1985

Lifeforce – Quickie Review: 31 Nights Of Horror – Day 24 / Film #5

Just when you thought it was safe to bring naked humanoid alien forms in suspended-animation back to earth… they turn out to be space vampires! Starts off really strong, but then goes on for too long. The London under attack scene with 30 minutes left looks like a scene from “That’s Armageddon!” Congrats if you …

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Return Of The Living Dead – Quickie Review: 31 Nights Of Horror – Day 3 / Film #1

Corny ’80s zombie horror comedy. It’s entertaining and the gore is above average, but it’s a little hard to watch after seeing all of The Walking Dead. It is really hard to get passed the zombies’ ability to talk, converse, make logical decisions, have memories and remorse. Probably would have enjoyed it more 30 years ago.

Fright Night (1985) – Quickie Review

This movie has ’80s camp written all over it and it’s awesome. Sharp script full of laughs and scares. The underrated Chris Sarandon appears to be having a blast and the late, great Roddy McDowall is a hoot as the veteran “vampire killer”. Great nostalgic ’80s fun.

5 Faves: Films of 1985

1. Ran 2. Color Purple, The 3. Back To The Future 4. Ladyhawke 5. Breakfast Club, The Just Missed The Cut: Fright Night, The Goonies, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Runaway Train, Silverado Need To See: After Hours, Brazil, Out Of Africa, Phenomena, St. Elmo’s Fire Comedy Hi-Lites: Fletch, Lost In America, Real Genius, Secret Admirer, Weird …

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