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15 Best Cheesy '80s Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked (screenrant.com)
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Cheesy ‘80s sci-fi movies are perfect for watching with friends. The 1980s have produced some of the best movies of all time, and the era is often considered to be a launching point for the increasing popularity of the sci-fi genre. However, some titles haven’t had the same success as others. Many audience members now love plenty of ‘80s box office flops, mainly because they are receiving the much-needed appreciation that they deserve years after their initial release.

Science fiction is often perceived as deeply serious and full of intricate details that need to be completely accurate. However, this isn’t always true, and sci-fi comedies are incredibly successful because they focus on humor over factual information. Cheesy movies are loved because the titles don’t take themselves seriously, so when combined with sci-fi, they quickly become some of the best films to kick back and enjoy with friends.

They are:

  1. RoboCop (1987)
  2. Dune (1984)
  3. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
  4. Howard The Duck (1986)
  5. Weird Science (1985)
  6. Masters Of The Universe (1987)
  7. Tron (1982)
  8. Flash Gordon (1980)
  9. Back To The Future (1985)
  10. Spaceballs (1987)
  11. Ghostbusters (1984)
  12. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  13. The Running Man (1987)
  14. Trancers (1984)
  15. Hell Comes To Frogtown (1988)
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[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 months ago (1 children)

How can this list even exist without They Live (1988)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yes, and either "Masters of the Universe" He-Man Dolph Lundgren had major facial makeup or the post image already shows Roddy Piper from "They Live".

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's Roddy Piper from Hell Comes to Frogtown.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

TIL, thanks.
Another 80s flick I could watch, great.