Horror / Science Fiction / Mystery / Ghost
1980
The Watcher in the Woods
The Watcher in the Woods: family and parents protecting their children, and why this 1980 movie still matters.
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Mystery movies from the 80s
Rewatching the mystery movies that helped make the decade unforgettable.
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Mystery movies
Horror / Zombie / Science Fiction / Mystery
1981
Dead & Buried
Dead & Buried: mortality and fear, and why this 1981 movie still matters.
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Horror / Adventure / Thriller / Mystery / Natural Horror / Suspense / Drama / Action
1983
Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D: freedom and authority, and why this 1983 movie still matters.
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Horror / Fantasy / Zombie / Supernatural Horror / Supernatural / Religious Horror / Suspense / Mystery / Thriller
1987
Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness: fear and family, and why this 1987 movie still matters.
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Comedy / Teen / Coming-of-age / Mystery
1988
Heathers
Heathers: peer pressure and the safety of home, and why this 1988 movie still matters.
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Comedy Drama / Horror / Adventure / Mystery
1989
The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs: family and the safety of home, and why this 1989 movie still matters.
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Science Fiction / Adventure / Drama / Mystery
1989
The Abyss
The Abyss: peer pressure and mortality, and why this 1989 movie still matters.
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