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:
- RoboCop (1987)
- Dune (1984)
- Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
- Howard The Duck (1986)
- Weird Science (1985)
- Masters Of The Universe (1987)
- Tron (1982)
- Flash Gordon (1980)
- Back To The Future (1985)
- Spaceballs (1987)
- Ghostbusters (1984)
- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
- The Running Man (1987)
- Trancers (1984)
- Hell Comes To Frogtown (1988)
I’m not sure they know what cheesy is. I’d not include obvious comedies or actual big hits (although I’d allow Flash Gordon as it is camp).
So you’d have HCTFT, Trancers, and Flash Gordon and throw in Battle Beyond the Stars (and any number of Star Wars cash-ins like Starcrash), Spacehunter, The Stuff, Dune, Cyborg, The Last Starfighter, Fortress, Lifeforce Galaxy of Terror, etc.
The list is definitely out of whack. I’d throw in Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.
Edit: just remembered The Hidden with Kyle MacLachlan.
2nd: likely blocked out of my mind for my own sake, but they left out Killer Klowns from Outer Space. More of a horror/sci-fi, but still.
Came to add Buckaroo Banzai myself. How that didn’t make the list beggars belief…
What, no Mac & Me? 🤪😶😶🌫️
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Is that a clip of the new Paul Rudd movie?
Exactly.
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No shit! Tron wasn’t cheesy, it was groundbreaking.