Biographical / Thriller / Action
1980
The Hunter
The Hunter: mortality and lifespan and the safety of home, and why this 1980 movie still matters.
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Thriller movies from the 80s
Rewatching the thriller movies that helped make the decade unforgettable.
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Thriller movies
Action / Thriller / Spy
1982
Firefox
Firefox: family and the safety of home, and why this 1982 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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Action / Martial Arts / Thriller / Crime
1983
Lone Wolf McQuade
Lone Wolf McQuade: heroism and parents protecting their children, and why this 1983 movie still matters.
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Teen / Comedy Horror / Vampire / Thriller / Fantasy
1985
Fright Night
Fright Night: the safety of home and courage, and why this 1985 movie still matters.
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Action / Thriller / Survival / Drama / Prison / Adventure
1985
Runaway Train
Runaway Train: freedom and mortality, and why this 1985 movie still matters.
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Crime / Thriller / Action / Drama
1985
To Live and Die in L.A.
To Live and Die in L.A.: freedom and greed, and why this 1985 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 / Action / Crime / Black Comedy / Comedy Drama / Thriller / Crime Comedy / Crime Drama / Crime Thriller
1987
Raising Arizona
Raising Arizona: family and parents protecting their children, and why this 1987 movie still matters.
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Action / Thriller / War
1988
Rambo III
Rambo III: courage and heroism, and why this 1988 movie still matters.
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Action / Thriller / Suspense / Buddy Cop / Drama
1989
Black Rain
Black Rain: family and parents protecting their children, and why this 1989 movie still matters.
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Action / Thriller / Rape And Revenge / Martial Arts
1989
Kickboxer
Kickboxer: heroism and courage, and why this 1989 movie still matters.
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Action / Thriller / Martial Arts / Drama
1989
Road House
Road House: the safety of home and mortality, and why this 1989 movie still matters.
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