‘Hellhole’ (1985): Sleazy & amusing, indie ’80s at its most nostalgic
Sleazy, thoroughly enjoyable 1980s “women in prison/nuthouse” flick.
Tag: 1980s
‘Savage Beach’ (1989): Playmate heroines’ final pairing a more dramatic tale
Run for cover… This is no ordinary day in the sun! Let’s say goodbye to the 1980s in style.
‘Vibes’ (1988): Cyndi Lauper leads breezy, romantic-adventure rip-off
A light and breezy romantic comedy that pulls its ideas from everything else popular at the time…and with a pop-star lead to sell it.
‘Picasso Trigger’ (1988): Hardworking video-store actioner is explosive, sexy fun
Ah yes, the Picasso Trigger. It’s high art!
‘Hack-O-Lantern’ (1988): Small-town, Southern Satanic panic on Halloween
And you thought your family had problems.
‘Play Dead’ (1982): Cute dog & rich old dame + black magic = death
Greta, you’re no Cujo. But you’re pretty cute. It’s the best you can do when your film is produced by…a construction company?
‘They Live’ (1988): Pro wrestler is John Carpenter’s muse in politically-tinged thriller
“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I’m all out of bubblegum.”
‘Beyond Evil’ (1980): A contemplative, gothic ghost story
Those eyes…those green laser eyes…
‘Hard Ticket to Hawaii’ (1987): The very best of ’80s B-movie escapism
Before starting this review, let’s hit the Jacuzzi. I do my best thinking there.
‘Action Jackson’ (1988): A primer on all the 80s action that’s come before
A near-perfect definition of cliche ’80s action and historically significant for soon-to-be-defunct production company, Lorimar.
