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Tron (1982) is a sci-fi action film written and directed by Steven Lisberger, based on a story by Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird. Kevin Flynn, a skilled software engineer, used to work for the big tech company ENCOM before opening his own video game arcade. In an attempt to gain access to ENCOM’s mainframe system, he faces resistance from the Master Control Program (MCP). Meanwhile, Alan Bradley and Lora Baines discover that their access to projects within ENCOM has been cut off by the MCP. When Alan confronts Ed ...

The independent action comedy film, The Junkman (1982), took two years to produce and features over 200 cars from H. B. Halicki’s personal collection. The plot centers on Harlan B. Hollis, who faces a life-threatening situation when his brother-in-law, a jealous public relations manager, hires assassins to eliminate him before the premiere of his latest film at the Cinerama Dome. At the start of the movie, head hitman Frank Spyros receives instructions for the hit on Hollis while he is driving to a festival in Cholame, California. Meanwhile, an unknown person watches a video showcasing Hollis’s life and then ...

The American action film First Blood (1982), directed by Ted Kotcheff and co-written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, follows Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. Based on David Morrell’s novel of the same name, which had been unsuccessfully attempted to be adapted in the 1970s by various directors and studios. After searching for his old comrade at a lake house, Rambo discovers that he passed away from cancer caused by Agent Orange exposure during the war over a year ago. He expresses his condolences to the ...

The American sports drama film, Rocky III (1982), was written, directed by, and starred Sylvester Stallone. Five years after defeating Apollo Creed for the world heavyweight championship, Rocky Balboa had successfully defended his title ten times and enjoyed a rise in fame, wealth, and celebrity status. However, his manager Mickey Goldmill became concerned when a rising contender named James ‘Clubber’ Lang caught his attention. During a ceremony to unveil his own statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rocky announced his plan to retire but was interrupted by Lang’s public challenge for the title. ...

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) is a British silent crime film directed by Walter West. Set in 1846, Todd and Anthony Hope arrive in London to be greeted only by a crazed beggar woman. As they sail into the city, Todd reveals that he has been there before, but not in quite some time. He makes his way to his old stomping grounds on Fleet Street, where he discovers Mrs. Nellie Lovett’s pie shop. Mrs. Lovett claims to make the worst meat pies in London due to the high cost of meat. The upstairs of her building has remained empty since its previous tenant, barber Benjamin Barker, was falsely ...

One from the Heart (1982), a musical romantic drama film, was both written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The plot unfolds on Independence Day in Las Vegas where Hank, a mechanic, and Frannie, a travel agent, end their five-year relationship. Hank’s lack of consideration for Frannie’s desire for adventure and thrill causes their split. Both individuals end up spending the night with their envisioned partners – Hank with Leila, a circus performer, and Frannie with Ray, a waiter masquerading as a singer and pianist. Following their separate nights apart, Hank experiences an emotional breakdown and ...

A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy (1982) is an American science fiction film written and directed by Woody Allen. Set during the transition from the 19th to 20th century, the movie follows Andrew and Adrian, a couple who spend every summer at their cottage in the New York woods. While Andrew is a Wall Street investment advisor with a knack for inventing novelty items, Adrian has been struggling with a mental block that has caused them to go six months without intimacy. Seeking some excitement, they invite two couples to stay with them for a weekend. Among them is Andrew’s close friend Maxwell, a promiscuous ...

Blade Runner (1982), a science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples, has a complex history due to the involvement of studio executives. The controversy resulted in seven different versions of the film, including a director’s cut in 1992 which was released after positive feedback on a test screening of a workprint. The movie gained popularity through video rentals and was one of the first to be released on DVD. In 2007, Warner Bros. released The Final Cut, a ...

The film Creepshow (1982), directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, marked King’s first foray into screenwriting. After young Billy Hopkins is caught reading the horror comic of the same name, his abusive father Stan disciplines him and throws the comic in the trash. As Billy sits upstairs, wishing his father ill will, he suddenly hears a noise at the window. The source of the sound is revealed to be none other than the Creep, beckoning Billy closer and removing the lid from the trash can.

Tenebrae (1982) is a giallo film from Italy, written and directed by Dario Argento. American horror novelist Peter Neal travels to Rome to promote his latest work, accompanied by his literary agent Bullmer and assistant Anne. Little does he know, his ex-fiancée Jane has followed him there out of resentment. Before Neal’s arrival, a young kleptomaniac named Elsa is killed with a razor by an unknown attacker. The killer sends Neal a letter claiming that his books have inspired their murder spree. Police Detective Germani and Inspector Altieri reach out to Neal for assistance as more murders occur. Tilde, a lesbian ...

Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) is an American science fiction horror film and the third in the Halloween series. Unlike its predecessors, this installment was written and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, but the familiar faces of John Carpenter and Debra Hill remain as producers. Set in Northern California on October 23rd, we witness shop owner Harry Grimbridge being pursued by unknown men while holding a jack-o-lantern mask. He seeks refuge at Walter Jones’ shop, where he eventually passes out. ...

Friday the 13th: Part III (1982) follows the events of Part 2, as the infamous Jason Voorhees seeks a change of clothes at a lakefront store. In his destructive path, he brutally murders Harold and his wife Edna. Meanwhile, Chris Higgins and her companions make their way to her old home on Crystal Lake for a weekend getaway. The group consists of pregnant Debbie, her boyfriend Andy, prankster Shelly, his blind date Vera (who is not interested in him), and stoners Chuck and Chili. On their journey, they are warned by a man named Abel to turn back before reuniting with Chris’ boyfriend Rick at their final destination.

Directed by Taylor Hackford, An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) is a romantic drama film with a screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart. After graduating college, Zachary ‘Zack’ Mayo surprises his father, a U.S. Navy Boatswain’s mate, by enrolling in Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) near Port Townsend, Washington to pursue his dream of becoming a Navy jet pilot. At AOCS, Zack meets fellow recruits and their intimidating drill instructor, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley. Foley stresses that the school only accepts the most capable officer-candidates ...

Vabank (1981) is a Polish comedy heist film written and directed by Juliusz Machulski. It follows the story of Henryk Kwinto, a renowned safe cracker and jazz trumpeter, who is released from prison in October 1934 after serving six years. Upon returning home, Kwinto discovers that his wife has moved on to a new relationship with Karelicki, a police commissioner. He takes out a hidden roll of banknotes from under his chair’s leg, leaves his key on the table, and departs. As he nears the city gates, he is approached by two young criminals, Moks and Nuta, who have recently pulled off a successful jewel store robbery ...

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is an American science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison. Aliens from another planet visit Earth at night to collect plant samples in a California forest. Separating from the group, one alien becomes captivated by the distant city lights. Upon the arrival of U.S. government vehicles, the startled creature is chased, causing his companions to make a hasty escape, leaving him stranded on Earth. In a nearby neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, ten-year-old Elliott Taylor becomes ...

The King of Comedy (1982) is an American satirical black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese. It follows the story of Rupert Pupkin, a delusional aspiring stand-up comedian. His belief that he is on the cusp of fame and success comes after he meets successful comedian and talk-show host Jerry Langford. Despite repeated rejection from Langford and his staff, particularly Cathy Long, Rupert persists in attempting to secure a spot on the show. Along the way, he indulges in elaborate fantasies involving himself and Langford as close colleagues. In an attempt to impress, Rupert brings a date named Rita along when he ...

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) is a renowned American sci-fi movie directed by Nicholas Meyer and based on the popular TV series. In the year 2285, Admiral James T. Kirk presides over a trainee simulation supervised by Captain Spock. In this simulation, Lieutenant Saavik leads the USS Enterprise on a rescue mission to save the crew of Kobayashi Maru, a damaged ship. However, they are unexpectedly attacked by Klingon cruisers and suffer severe damage. This simulation is known as a no-win scenario, specifically designed to test the mettle of Starfleet officers. Later, on his birthday, Dr. McCoy visits Kirk and ...

Graham Baker’s Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) is a supernatural horror film that follows the story of Damien Thorn, a 32-year-old CEO of an international conglomerate. After the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom commits a brutal suicide, Damien is appointed to take his place – a position once held by his adoptive father, Robert Thorn. Fully embracing his unholy ancestry and having run his company for seven years, Damien embarks on a mission to stop the Second Coming of Christ and shape his own destiny. However, Father DeCarlo, a priest from the same monastery where Damien’s adoptive father ...

Directed by Michael Schultz, Carbon Copy (1981) is a comedy-drama film featuring the story of Roger Porter, a 17-year-old African-American man. He is the long-lost son of Walter Whitney, a successful businessman living in San Marino, California—a predominantly exclusive community. Despite his wealth and status, Walter secretly struggles with being Jewish in his gated community where he constantly has to ask his wife Vivian for things and deal with the disrespectful antics of his step-daughter Mary Ann. One day, Roger surprises Walter at his office and reveals that he is Walter’s biological son from a past ...

Attack Force Z (1981) is an Australian-Taiwanese film directed by Tim Burstall. Loosely based on real events, it was shot in Taiwan in 1979. In the Straits of Sembaleng, a team is sent by submarine to rescue survivors of a downed plane on an occupied island. Led by Paul Kelly, an inexperienced commando officer, they stealthily land and conceal their kayaks before heading inland. During the journey, Ted ‘Kingo’ King is struck by fire from a hidden machine gun post. The team swiftly eliminates the enemy and returns to King’s side. Unfortunately, he has been badly wounded and must not be captured by the ...