80s Movie Trivia

Airplane!

• Iconic Comedy Parodies
• Parody Films

• Poll: Which Airplane! (1980) parody scene is the funniest?
• Poll: Which Airplane! (1980) parody scene was the most iconic?

Caddyshack

• Golf Comedy

• Poll: Who delivered the most memorable comedic performance in Caddyshack (1980)?

Fame

• Misguided Rebellion and Identity

• Poll: Does fame liberate or trap the identity of artists?

Friday the 13th

• Camp Crystal Lake
• Final Girls
• Jason Voorhees

• Poll: Who was the most resourceful Final Girl in Friday the 13th (1980)?
• Poll: Who was the most terrifying character in Friday the 13th (1980)?
• Poll: Who was truly responsible for Jason Voorhees' transformation into a killer?

Raging Bull

• Boxing Films
• Director: Martin Scorsese
• The Art of the Boxing Film

• Poll: Does Raging Bull's black and white cinematography enhance its storytelling?
• Poll: Is Raging Bull's portrayal of boxing more art or brutality?
• Poll: Who gave a more compelling performance in Raging Bull (1980)?

The Blues Brothers

• Underdog Band Resilience
• Vehicle: The Bluesmobile

• Poll: Did the Blues Brothers' resilience inspire you?
• Poll: Which Bluesmobile scene in The Blues Brothers (1980) was the most iconic?

The Shining

• Haunted Hotels
• Haunting Hotel Experiences
• Overlook Hotel
• The Maze

• Poll: Does the maze in The Shining symbolize Jack's mental state?
• Poll: Is the Overlook Hotel itself the true villain?
• Poll: Who was the most terrifying character in The Shining (1980)?
• Poll: Who was the true villain in The Shining (1980)?
• Poll: Would you stay a night at the Overlook Hotel for $1M?

An American Werewolf in London

• Entity Encounters
• Transformation Scenes
• Transformation Sequences

• Poll: Did David's transformation scene redefine werewolf horror?
• Poll: Does the transformation scene in An American Werewolf in London (1981) still hold up today?
• Poll: Was the transformation sequence in An American Werewolf in London (1981) the best in werewolf movie history?

Body Heat

• Sultry Crime Drama

• Poll: Did Matty truly love Ned or was she just manipulating him?

Chariots of Fire

• Classic Running Scenes
• Historical Sport Events

• Poll: Which Chariots of Fire (1981) running scene had the most impact?
• Poll: Who gave the most compelling performance in Chariots of Fire (1981)?

Evil Dead

• Shenanigans in Secluded Cabins

• Poll: Would you have opened the Book of the Dead in Evil Dead?

Excalibur

• Excalibur
• King Arthur's Sword

• Poll: Who gave the most compelling performance in Excalibur (1981)?
• Poll: Who was the most deserving to wield Excalibur in the 1981 film?

Indiana Jones

• Heists and Archaeology Adventures

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

• Humungus
• Iconic Fight Scenes
• Pappagallo
• The Feral Kid
• The Gyro Captain
• Wez

• Poll: Did Humungus' leadership style in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior resonate with you?
• Poll: Did Pappagallo's leadership style in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior inspire you?
• Poll: Did the Feral Kid's boomerang weapon in Mad Max 2 add to the film's intensity?
• Poll: Did the Gyro Captain's comic relief enhance Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior?
• Poll: Do you think Wez's character in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior was truly evil or just a product of his environment?
• Poll: Which Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior fight scene had the most impact?

My Dinner with Andre

• Dinner Conversations

• Poll: Which Dinner Conversations topic in My Dinner with Andre (1981) resonated most with you?

On Golden Pond

• Setting: Golden Pond

• Poll: Who gave the most impactful performance in On Golden Pond (1981)?

Blade Runner

• Artificial Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence in Sci-Fi Films
• Cataclysmic Urban Decay
• Dystopian Futuristic Societies
• Eternal Life Quest
• Evolution of Sci-Fi Detectives
• Futuristic Dystopias
• Futuristic Urban Landscapes
• Replicants
• Rick Deckard
• Technological Dystopias
• The Rise of Female Androids

• Poll: Do female androids in Blade Runner challenge gender norms?
• Poll: Do Replicants deserve the same rights as humans in Blade Runner (1982)?
• Poll: Does Blade Runner's dystopian cityscape reflect our future?
• Poll: Does Blade Runner's dystopian vision reflect our future?
• Poll: Has Deckard's humanity in Blade Runner evolved sci-fi detectives?
• Poll: Is Deckard a replicant in Blade Runner?
• Poll: Is Deckard a replicant or human in Blade Runner?
• Poll: Is Deckard a replicant or human?
• Poll: Is Deckard's quest for eternal life a metaphor for humanity's fear of death?
• Poll: Is Rick Deckard a replicant in Blade Runner (1982)?
• Poll: Who was the most human-like replicant in Blade Runner (1982)?

Conan the Barbarian

• Sword and Sorcery Characters
• Sword and Sorcery Heroes

• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Conan the Barbarian (1982)?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Conan the Barbarian (1982)?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Production

• Poll: What production choice made E.T. feel most magical?

Gandhi

• Portrayals of Historical Figures in Film

• Poll: Did Ben Kingsley's portrayal in Gandhi (1982) accurately represent the historical figure?

Rocky III

• Clubber Lang
• Eye of the Tiger
• Iconic Training Montage

• Poll: What makes "Eye of the Tiger" so iconic in Rocky III?
• Poll: What makes Clubber Lang such a memorable Rocky villain?
• Poll: Which aspect of Rocky III's iconic training montage resonated most with you?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

• Genesis Device
• Khan Noonien Singh
• Kobayashi Maru
• USS Enterprise

• Poll: Was Spock's sacrifice in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan necessary?
• Poll: What made Khan such a legendary villain in The Wrath of Khan?
• Poll: What made the Genesis Device most compelling in Wrath of Khan?
• Poll: What's your take on Kirk reprogramming the Kobayashi Maru?

The Dark Crystal

• Dark Fantasy Puppetry

• Poll: Did the Skeksis' design enhance or overshadow the story?

The King of Comedy

• Joaquin Phoenix's Joker
• Stand-Up Comedy Nightmares
• Troubled Comedians
• Unhinged Humor

• Poll: Considering Joaquin Phoenix's Joker, how do you think it compares to The King of Comedy (1982)?
• Poll: Does Rupert Pupkin's obsession make him a tragic hero or a villain?
• Poll: Is Rupert Pupkin a misunderstood genius or a delusional stalker?
• Poll: Was Rupert Pupkin's obsession with fame justified?

The Last Unicorn

• Epic Quests
• Fantasy Creatures

• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in The Last Unicorn (1982)?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in The Last Unicorn's epic quest?

The Thing

• Classic Horror Tropes
• Famous Paranoid Characters
• Kurt Russell's Characters
• Norwegian Base
• Parasitic Shape-shifting Aliens
• Shape-shifting Alien
• Transformation

• Poll: Which aspect of The Thing (1982) most effectively subverts classic horror tropes?
• Poll: Which transformation scene in The Thing (1982) was the most horrifying?
• Poll: Who was the most convincing human form of The Thing?
• Poll: Who was the most convincing human form of The Thing?
• Poll: Who was the most convincingly paranoid character in The Thing (1982)?
• Poll: Who was the real hero in The Thing (1982), Kurt Russell's character or the alien?
• Poll: Who was truly responsible for the disaster at the Norwegian Base in The Thing (1982)?

Tron

• Kevin Flynn
• Light Cycles
• Master Control Program
• Tron

• Poll: Did the Master Control Program's power make Tron more thrilling?
• Poll: Did Tron's groundbreaking special effects hold up over time?
• Poll: Do you think Kevin Flynn was justified in hacking ENCOM's system?
• Poll: Which Tron (1982) Light Cycle color best represents your personality?

TRON

• Light Cycle

• Poll: Which Light Cycle design from TRON (1982) would you prefer to ride in real life?

A Christmas Story

• Celebrated Christmas Nostalgia
• Iconic Leg Lamp

• Poll: Is Ralphie's quest for a BB gun the ultimate holiday dream?
• Poll: What does the Leg Lamp in A Christmas Story symbolize to you?

Quarterback Princess

• Quarterback Dreams and Gender Roles

• Poll: Can Tami's journey in Quarterback Princess redefine gender roles?

Scarface

• Corrupted by Power

• Poll: Did Tony Montana's downfall stem more from his ambition or his paranoia?

Sleepaway Camp

• Location: Camp Arawak

• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Sleepaway Camp (1983) at Camp Arawak?

Strange Brew

• Adventures in Canadian Comedy

• Poll: Is Strange Brew's humor timeless or dated?

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

• Chaotic Holiday Plays

• Poll: Is chaos in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever essential?

The Dead Zone

• Stephen King Adaptations

• Poll: Which aspect of The Dead Zone (1983) adaptation best captured Stephen King's vision?

The Outsiders

• Character: Ponyboy Curtis

• Poll: Do you think Ponyboy Curtis truly overcame his struggles by the end of The Outsiders (1983)?

WarGames

• AI and Computer Hacking

• Poll: Do you believe WarGames (1983) accurately predicted the future of AI and hacking?

A Christmas Carol

• Ebenezer Scrooge

• Poll: Was Scrooge's transformation in A Christmas Carol (1984) genuine or forced?

A Nightmare on Elm Street

• Character: Freddy Krueger
• Cult Classic Slashers
• Dreams and Reality
• Freddy Krueger
• Freddy Krueger's Glove
• Glen Lantz
• Marge Thompson
• Nancy Thompson
• Nightmare Entities
• Nightmare Landscapes and Haunting Memories
• Rod Lane
• Weapon: The Glove

• Poll: Did Freddy Krueger's backstory make him more terrifying or sympathetic?
• Poll: Did Glen Lantz's death in A Nightmare on Elm Street symbolize lost innocence?
• Poll: Did Marge Thompson's actions protect or endanger Nancy?
• Poll: Did Nancy Thompson's actions in A Nightmare on Elm Street redefine the final girl trope?
• Poll: Did Rod Lane deserve his tragic fate in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
• Poll: Does Freddy Krueger's glove in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) symbolize something deeper?
• Poll: Is Freddy Krueger a tragic figure or pure evil?
• Poll: Which Elm Street scene best captures haunting memories?
• Poll: Which version of Freddy Krueger's glove in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) was more terrifying?
• Poll: Who was more responsible for blurring the lines between dreams and reality in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)?
• Poll: Who was more responsible for Freddy Krueger's creation, the parents or Freddy himself?
• Poll: Who was more terrifying as Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street?

Amadeus

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Poll: Did Amadeus (1984) accurately portray Mozart's genius or exaggerate it?

Children of the Corn

• Creepy Children

• Poll: Who was the most terrifying child in Children of the Corn (1984)?

Firestarter

• Pyrokinesis

• Poll: Who was more responsible for Charlie's pyrokinesis in Firestarter (1984)?

Ghostbusters

• Dana Barrett
• Ecto-1
• Gozer
• Iconic Ghost-Busting Equipment
• New York City Landmarks
• Paranormal Investigation Equipment
• Peter Venkman
• Proton Pack
• Ray Stantz
• Slimer
• Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
• Supernatural Entity Encounters
• The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
• Walter Peck
• Winston Zeddemore

• Poll: Did Dana Barrett's transformation into Zuul enhance or detract from her character?
• Poll: Did Gozer's androgynous appearance in Ghostbusters (1984) challenge gender norms?
• Poll: Did Janine Melnitz's character add a necessary comedic relief to Ghostbusters (1984)?
• Poll: Did Louis Tully's transformation into Vinz Clortho add depth to his character?
• Poll: Did Peter Venkman's humor add to or detract from Ghostbusters (1984)?
• Poll: Did Ray Stantz's childlike enthusiasm make Ghostbusters more enjoyable?
• Poll: Did Winston Zeddemore's late introduction in Ghostbusters (1984) affect his character development?
• Poll: Do the Ghostbusters' methods respect supernatural entities?
• Poll: Do you think Slimer was more comic relief or a genuine threat in Ghostbusters (1984)?
• Poll: How did you feel about the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man reveal in Ghostbusters?
• Poll: Was the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man a fitting final antagonist in Ghostbusters (1984)?
• Poll: Was Walter Peck justified in shutting down the Ghostbusters' containment unit?
• Poll: Which Ghostbuster utilized the Proton Pack most effectively in the 1984 film?
• Poll: Which Ghostbusters (1984) NYC landmark scene was most iconic?
• Poll: Which Ghostbusters (1984) paranormal investigation equipment would you want to own?
• Poll: Which Ghostbusters gadget would you want in real life?
• Poll: Which modification to the Ecto-1 in Ghostbusters (1984) was most impactful?

Gremlins

• Cult Classic Horror-Comedies

• Poll: Did the rules for caring for Mogwai make the story more thrilling or frustrating?

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

• Short Round

• Poll: What made Short Round so memorable in Temple of Doom?

Once Upon a Time in America

• Classic Crime Epics
• The Art of the Heist

• Poll: Did the non-linear storytelling in Once Upon a Time in America enhance or confuse the narrative?
• Poll: Who executed the most impressive heist in Once Upon a Time in America (1984)?

Police Academy

• Police Comedy Characters
• Police Training

• Poll: Who was the most effective instructor in Police Academy (1984)?
• Poll: Who was the most memorable character in Police Academy (1984)?

Purple Rain

• Iconic Concert Scenes

• Poll: Which Purple Rain concert scene had the most impact on you?

Silent Night, Deadly Night

• Holiday Horror
• Santa Claus Killer
• The Glass Unicorn

• Poll: Do you think the Glass Unicorn was symbolic in Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)?
• Poll: Who was the most terrifying character in Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)?
• Poll: Who was the most terrifying Santa Claus Killer in Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)?

Streets of Fire

• Rock and Roll Soundtrack

• Poll: Which Streets of Fire (1984) soundtrack song best captures the film's rock and roll spirit?

The Karate Kid

• Character: Daniel LaRusso
• Daniel LaRusso
• Famous Fights
• Mr. Miyagi's Wisdom

• Poll: Do you believe Daniel LaRusso was the true bully in The Karate Kid (1984)?
• Poll: Do you think Daniel LaRusso was the real bully in The Karate Kid (1984)?
• Poll: Which of Mr. Miyagi's teachings in The Karate Kid (1984) resonates most with you?
• Poll: Who truly deserved to win the final fight in The Karate Kid (1984)?

The Terminator

• Cybernetic Uprisings
• Dystopian Future Technology
• Iconic Robot Protagonists
• Sarah Connor's Journey
• Skynet
• The T-800 Terminator
• The Terminator (1984) Directing Debut
• Time Travel Concept
• Time-Traveling Robots

• Poll: Could Skynet's rise have been prevented with better ethics in AI?
• Poll: Did Skynet's creation reflect humanity's fear of AI?
• Poll: Does the time travel concept in The Terminator (1984) create paradoxes?
• Poll: Is the T-800 more a hero or a villain in The Terminator (1984)?
• Poll: Was Sarah Connor cinema's greatest action hero?
• Poll: What impressed you most about James Cameron's directing debut in The Terminator?
• Poll: What made Skynet most terrifying in The Terminator?
• Poll: What made the T-800 most unforgettable in The Terminator?
• Poll: Who was the most impactful character in The Terminator (1984)?

The Toxic Avenger

• Character: The Toxic Avenger
• Cult Film Heroes
• Toxic Waste Mutations

• Poll: Does The Toxic Avenger's transformation into a superhero justify his violent actions?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in The Toxic Avenger (1984)?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling mutated character in The Toxic Avenger (1984)?

This is Spinal Tap

• Fictional Bands

• Poll: Who was the most influential member of Spinal Tap?

This Is Spinal Tap

• Rock Music Parodies

• Poll: Which Spinal Tap parody song best captures the essence of rock music?

Back to the Future

• Biff Tannen
• Dr. Emmett Brown
• Hill Valley
• Marty McFly
• The Flux Capacitor
• Time Travel Elements

• Poll: What best captures the Flux Capacitor’s appeal in Back to the Future?
• Poll: What made Doc Brown such an iconic movie character?
• Poll: What makes Biff Tannen such a memorable movie villain?
• Poll: What makes Marty McFly such an unforgettable hero in Back to the Future?
• Poll: Which Back to the Future time period would you most want to visit?
• Poll: Which version of Hill Valley felt most alive and immersive to you?

Clue

• Classic Whodunits
• Detective Board Games
• Detective Board Games in Movies
• Ensemble Casts in Mystery
• Iconic Whodunits

• Poll: Which Clue ending do you think best captures the spirit of the film?
• Poll: Which Clue ending do you think best captures the spirit of the film?
• Poll: Which Clue ending do you think best captures the spirit of the game?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Clue (1985)?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in the 1985 Clue movie?

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

• Aunty Entity
• Blaster
• Jedediah the Pilot
• Master
• Savannah Nix
• The Collector

• Poll: Did Blaster's reveal as a mentally disabled man change your perception of him?
• Poll: Did Jedediah's character add depth to Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
• Poll: Did Master's character development in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome impress you?
• Poll: Did Savannah Nix's leadership in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome inspire you?
• Poll: Did The Collector's character add depth to Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
• Poll: Do you think Aunty Entity was a fair ruler in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?

Out of Africa

• Epic Survival in Natural Predicaments

• Poll: Did Out of Africa capture the essence of survival?

Rambo: First Blood Part II

• Vietnam War Heroes

• Poll: Did Rambo's actions in First Blood Part II redefine heroism?

Red Sonja

• Fantasy Warriors

• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Red Sonja (1985)?

Rocky IV

• Ivan Drago

• Poll: What defined Ivan Drago most in Rocky IV?

Teen Wolf

• Time-Traveling Canine Adventures

• Poll: If Teen Wolf's dog could time travel, what era should he visit?

The Breakfast Club

• Classic Breakfast Scenes
• Detention Scenes
• High School Detention
• High School Dynamics
• High School Movies
• John Hughes Teen Films
• The Brat Pack

• Poll: Which Breakfast Club character's breakfast best represents their personality?
• Poll: Which Breakfast Club detention scene resonated most with your own high school experience?
• Poll: Who had the most impactful character arc in The Breakfast Club (1985)?
• Poll: Who had the most impactful character arc in The Breakfast Club?
• Poll: Who had the most impactful character development in The Breakfast Club (1985)?
• Poll: Who had the most significant character development in The Breakfast Club (1985)?
• Poll: Who was the most impactful character in The Breakfast Club's detention scene?

The Color Purple

• Celie

• Poll: Did Celie's transformation in The Color Purple inspire you?

WrestleMania

• Event: WrestleMania

• Poll: Who was the most influential wrestler at the first WrestleMania in 1985?

Aliens

• Aliens (1986) Production
• Iconic Human vs. Alien Battles
• LV-426
• Survival Horror in Space

• Poll: Is Ripley's decision to save Newt worth the risk to the crew?
• Poll: Was Ripley's decision to save Newt worth the risk?
• Poll: What made LV-426 most unforgettable in Aliens?
• Poll: What production choice most made Aliens an all-time classic?

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

• Character: Ferris Bueller

• Poll: Do you think Ferris Bueller was a positive or negative influence on his friends?

Labyrinth

• The Maze Setting

• Poll: Which aspect of the Labyrinth's maze design in the 1986 film was most captivating?

Little Shop of Horrors

• Cult Movie Musicals
• Horror-Comedy Creatures
• Talking Plants

• Poll: Who gave the most memorable performance in Little Shop of Horrors (1986)?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Little Shop of Horrors (1986)?
• Poll: Who was the most memorable character in Little Shop of Horrors (1986)?

Stand by Me

• Coming-of-Age Adventures
• Coming-of-Age Journeys
• Friendship
• The Body

• Poll: Which Stand by Me character's coming-of-age journey resonated with you the most?
• Poll: Who gave the most impactful performance in Stand by Me (1986)?
• Poll: Who had the most impactful character development in Stand by Me (1986)?
• Poll: Who had the most impactful friendship in Stand by Me (1986)?

The Karate Kid Part II

• Martial Arts Tournaments

• Poll: Who was the true victor in the final showdown of The Karate Kid Part II?

Top Gun

• Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood
• F-14 Tomcat
• Maverick's F-14 Tomcat
• Mike "Viper" Metcalf
• Nick "Goose" Bradshaw
• Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
• Tom "Iceman" Kazansky

• Poll: Was Maverick's F-14 Tomcat the real star of Top Gun (1986)?
• Poll: What defined Maverick most in Top Gun (1986)?
• Poll: What made Goose the most unforgettable wingman in Top Gun?
• Poll: What made Viper most memorable in Top Gun?
• Poll: What makes Iceman most memorable in Top Gun?
• Poll: What's Charlie Blackwood's strongest role in Top Gun?
• Poll: Which Top Gun F-14 Tomcat moment is the most iconic?

Dirty Dancing

• Dance Moves

• Poll: Which Dirty Dancing (1987) move had the most impact on pop culture?

Eddie Murphy Raw

• Stand-up Comedy

• Poll: Who was the best target of Eddie Murphy's jokes in Raw (1987)?

Evil Dead II

• Poll: Did the Necronomicon deserve to cause all that chaos?

Fatal Attraction

• Iconic Horror Antagonists

• Poll: Is Alex Forrest a victim of her own mental illness or a true villain?

Hellraiser

• Cenobites
• Pinhead

• Poll: Do you believe Pinhead's transformation in Hellraiser (1987) was justified?
• Poll: Who was the most intriguing Cenobite in Hellraiser (1987)?

La Bamba

• Music and Cultural Legacies

• Poll: Does La Bamba do justice to Ritchie Valens' cultural legacy?

Lethal Weapon

• Buddy Cop Duo
• Buddy Cop Dynamics
• Riggs and Murtaugh
• Riggs and Murtaugh Partnership

• Poll: Who had the best character development in Lethal Weapon (1987)?
• Poll: Who had the most character development in Lethal Weapon (1987)?
• Poll: Who had the most character development in Lethal Weapon (1987)?
• Poll: Who had the most impactful character development in Lethal Weapon (1987)?

Predator

• Alien Hunter
• Alien Hunters
• Alien Species
• Dutch's Team
• Jungle Setting
• Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer
• Yautja Technology
• Yautja Weapons

• Poll: Does the jungle setting in Predator (1987) enhance the film's suspense?
• Poll: What made Dutch such a memorable action hero in Predator?
• Poll: Which Predator alien trait do you think is most terrifying?
• Poll: Which Yautja technology from Predator (1987) would you want in real life?
• Poll: Which Yautja weapon from Predator (1987) would you choose for survival?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Predator (1987)?
• Poll: Who was the most effective alien hunter in Predator (1987)?
• Poll: Who was the most indispensable member of Dutch's team in Predator (1987)?

Raising Arizona

• Surreal Crime Comedies

• Poll: Is H.I.'s redemption genuine or just a comedic facade?

The Monster Squad

• Monster-Fighting Iconography

• Poll: Does The Monster Squad redefine monster-fighting icons?

The Princess Bride

• Fezzik the Giant
• Iconic Sword Fights
• Inigo Montoya's Revenge Quest
• The Sicilian Defense

• Poll: Was Inigo Montoya's revenge quest in The Princess Bride justified?
• Poll: Who executed the Sicilian Defense better in The Princess Bride (1987)?
• Poll: Who had the most impressive sword fight in The Princess Bride (1987)?
• Poll: Who would you choose to play Fezzik in a Princess Bride remake?

The Running Man

• Dystopian Reality Shows

• Poll: Who was the most compelling villain in The Running Man (1987)?

The Untouchables

• Iconic Foot Chases

• Poll: Which Untouchables (1987) foot chase scene had the most impact?

Wall Street

• Corporate Greed

• Poll: Did Wall Street (1987) glorify or criticize corporate greed?

Beetlejuice

• Betelgeuse (Beetlejuice)
• Bizarre Afterlife Bureaucracy
• Chilling Ghost Encounters
• Ghastly Transformations
• Iconic Beetlejuice Moments
• Iconic Ghosts
• Supernatural Legal Loopholes
• Visually Unique Directors

• Poll: Is the afterlife bureaucracy in Beetlejuice a satire of real-life systems?
• Poll: Is Tim Burton's visual style in Beetlejuice more whimsical or eerie?
• Poll: Should Beetlejuice have been freed from the afterlife?
• Poll: Should Beetlejuice's marriage to Lydia be considered legally binding?
• Poll: What makes Beetlejuice most unforgettable in the 1988 film?
• Poll: Which Beetlejuice moment best captures his chaotic essence?
• Poll: Which ghastly transformation in Beetlejuice was most iconic?
• Poll: Which ghost encounter in Beetlejuice was the most chilling?

Big

• Big (1988) Hanks Breakout Role

• Poll: What made Tom Hanks' performance in Big so unforgettable?

Bloodsport

• 1980s Martial Arts Films

• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Bloodsport (1988)?

Child's Play

• Chucky
• Demented Doll Antagonists
• Possessed Doll Mayhem
• Possessed Dolls

• Poll: Could Chucky's actions be justified as a survival instinct?
• Poll: Is Chucky a victim of circumstance or pure evil?
• Poll: Is Chucky's humor essential to his horror appeal?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Child's Play (1988)?

Dead Ringers

• Twin Identity Dynamics

• Poll: Do the Mantle twins' shared identity enhance or destroy their lives?

Die Hard

• Action Heroes
• Action-Packed Holiday Tales
• Hans Gruber
• Harry Ellis
• Holly Gennero McClane
• Iconic Skyscraper Action Scenes
• Intense Deceptive Charades
• John McClane's Adventures
• John McClane's Catchphrases
• John McClane's Yippee-Ki-Yay Moments
• Nakatomi Plaza
• Nakatomi Plaza Heist
• Perilous Christmas Thieves
• Richard Thornburg
• Sergeant Al Powell

• Poll: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie or just an action film?
• Poll: Is Die Hard the ultimate holiday movie or just an action flick?
• Poll: Was Hans Gruber's deception the key to Die Hard's tension?
• Poll: What best defines Holly Gennero McClane's role in Die Hard?
• Poll: What best sums up Harry Ellis in Die Hard?
• Poll: What made Holly Gennero McClane most memorable in Die Hard?
• Poll: What made Sgt. Al Powell such a standout in Die Hard?
• Poll: What makes Hans Gruber such an iconic movie villain?
• Poll: What's your take on Richard Thornburg in Die Hard?
• Poll: Which Die Hard (1988) skyscraper scene had the biggest impact on action cinema?
• Poll: Which John McClane catchphrase from Die Hard (1988) resonates with you the most?
• Poll: Which Yippee-Ki-Yay moment from Die Hard (1988) is the most iconic?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling villain in Die Hard (1988)?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling villain in Die Hard (1988)?
• Poll: Who was the real hero in the Nakatomi Plaza Heist in Die Hard (1988)?
• Poll: Who was the real hero of Nakatomi Plaza in Die Hard (1988)?

Imagine: John Lennon

• The Life of John Lennon

• Poll: Which aspect of John Lennon's life portrayed in Imagine: John Lennon (1988) impacted you the most?

My Neighbor Totoro

• Director: Hayao Miyazaki

• Poll: Which Miyazaki theme is most powerfully portrayed in My Neighbor Totoro (1988)?

The Great Outdoors

• Comedy Road Trips

• Poll: Who was the funniest character in The Great Outdoors (1988)?

The Naked Gun

• Detective Frank Drebin

• Poll: Who was the best comedic foil for Detective Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun (1988)?

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

• Bizarre Comedy Spoofs

• Poll: Which Naked Gun spoof scene was the most hilariously absurd?

The Vanishing

• Mysterious Vanishings and Discoveries

• Poll: What drives the obsession with unsolved vanishings in films?
• Poll: What drives the suspense in The Vanishing?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

• Animated Characters
• Animated Hybrid Characters
• Live-Action/Animation Hybrid
• Roger Rabbit

• Poll: Who was the most compelling animated character in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
• Poll: Who was the most impactful hybrid character in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

WWE SummerSlam

• Iconic Wrestling Moments

• Poll: Who had the most impactful debut at WWE SummerSlam 1988?

A Grand Day Out

• Adventures in Model Making

• Poll: Did Wallace's model-making inspire creativity in viewers?

Dead Poet's Society

• Character: John Keating

• Poll: Do you believe John Keating's teaching methods in Dead Poet's Society were beneficial or harmful?

Dead Poets Society

• Inspirational Teachers
• Revolutionary Poetry

• Poll: Which Dead Poets Society poem had the most revolutionary impact?
• Poll: Who had the most profound impact in Dead Poets Society?

Field of Dreams

• Baseball

• Poll: Who was the most impactful ghost player in Field of Dreams (1989)?

Ghostbusters II

• Janine Melnitz
• Louis Tully
• Vigo the Carpathian

• Poll: Did Vigo the Carpathian deserve a redemption arc in Ghostbusters II?

Heathers

• Dark High School Comedies

• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Heathers (1989)?

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

• Giant Insects
• Miniaturization in Movies
• Shrink Ray
• Shrinking Technology

• Poll: Which giant insect from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) was the most memorable?
• Poll: Which movie used miniaturization most effectively: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids or its sequels?
• Poll: Who should have been held responsible for the shrinking incident in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?
• Poll: Would you use the Shrink Ray from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids if it was real?

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

• Adventure Archeology
• Holy Grail
• Hunt for Mystical Artifacts
• The Golden Idol
• The Holy Grail

• Poll: Was Indiana Jones justified in taking the Golden Idol in The Last Crusade?
• Poll: Was Indy's quest for the Holy Grail worth the sacrifices?
• Poll: Was the Holy Grail's healing power in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade a metaphor?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)?
• Poll: Who was the true hero in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?

Lock Up

• Prison Drama and Resilience

• Poll: Did Frank Leone's resilience in Lock Up inspire you?

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

• Christmas Traditions in Film
• Comedic Holiday Mishaps
• Eddie's RV
• Holiday Chaos
• Holiday Disaster Comedy
• Holiday Dysfunction

• Poll: Is Clark Griswold's holiday chaos relatable or over-the-top?
• Poll: What was the most memorable moment involving Eddie's RV in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
• Poll: Which Christmas tradition from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation resonates most with you?
• Poll: Which mishap best captures the chaos of the holidays?
• Poll: Who was the most chaotic character in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
• Poll: Who was the most dysfunctional character in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)?

Pet Sematary

• Character: Norman
• Resurrection

• Poll: Do you think Norman's actions in Pet Sematary (1989) were justified?
• Poll: Does Pet Sematary's resurrection theme challenge or affirm your views on death?

The 'Burbs

• Suburban Mysteries

• Poll: Who was the most intriguing character in The 'Burbs (1989)?

The Abyss

• The Abyss (1989) Production
• Waterlogged Horror Settings

• Poll: Do waterlogged settings in The Abyss enhance its horror?
• Poll: What most defines The Abyss (1989) production legacy for you?

The Killer

• Legendary Assassin Techniques

• Poll: Which assassin technique in The Killer (1989) was most iconic?

The Little Mermaid

• Ariel
• King Triton
• Mermaids
• Sebastian
• Song: Part of Your World
• Underwater Love and Challenges
• Ursula

• Poll: Do you think Ariel made the right decision by leaving her family and underwater life to be with Prince Eric?
• Poll: Do you think King Triton was too overprotective of Ariel?
• Poll: Do you think Sebastian was right to report Ariel's secret grotto to King Triton?
• Poll: Do you think Ursula was justified in her actions against King Triton and Ariel?
• Poll: Does Ariel's sacrifice for love inspire or concern you?
• Poll: Does Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid (1989) still resonate with today's society?
• Poll: Who was the most impactful character in The Little Mermaid (1989)?

The Punisher

• Frank Castle

• Poll: Did Dolph Lundgren's portrayal of Frank Castle in The Punisher (1989) do justice to the comic character?

When Harry Met Sally...

• Romantic Comedy Tropes

• Poll: Does When Harry Met Sally... reinforce or challenge traditional romantic comedy tropes?