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Halloween II (1981)

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 32 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Fun, Some Atmosphere

WEAKNESSES: A Bit Over the Top

Halloween II (1981)

October 31, 2019

Immediately following the events of the first “Halloween.” Dr. Loomis and his colleague search for Michael Meyers, while Laurie Strode is rushed to the hospital.

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In Action, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Rick Rosenthal, 1981, 3 Stars
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The Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)

Directed by: Graham Baker

Starring: Sam Neill, Rossona Brazzi, Don Gordon

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 48 m

TMM Score: 1 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Nothing

WEAKNESSES: Story, Writing, Acting

The Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)

October 29, 2019

The Antichrist plots his future moves while a cabal of monks try to assassinate him.

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags 1981, Graham Baker, R, 1 Star, Sam Neill, Rossona Brazzi, Don Gordon
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The Evil Dead (1981)

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeMainicor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly

Rated: NC-17

Running Time: 1 h 25 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Independent/ Low Budget Masterpiece, Special Effects, Pacing, Cinematography, Directing, Schmaltzy Acting

WEAKNESSES: -

The Evil Dead (1981)

October 11, 2019

Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods for a groovy time, but after they discover a dark book and mysterious recordings left by the cabin’s previous owners, strange and horrific things begin to happen. 

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In Horror, Fantasy, Thriller Tags Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeMainicor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, 1981, 5 Stars, NC-17
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Time Bandits (1981)

Directed By: Terry Gilliam

Starring: John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Ian Holm, Michael Palin, David Warner, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Malcom Dixon, Jack Purvis, Craig Warnock

Rated: PG

Run Time: 1h 50m

TMM Score: 4 Stars

Strengths: Imagination, Fun

Weakness: Child Acting

Time Bandits (1981)

August 1, 2019

Kevin’s parents barely notice him between their TV watching and wishing for every new invention being offered to them on TV so when a gang of diminutive, bickering, time-traveling robbers accidentally end up in his room one night he is only too eager to go with. 

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In Adventure, Children's Movies, Comedy, Coming of Age, Fantasy Tags Michael McDonald, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Ian Holm, Michael Palin, David Warner, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Malcom Dixon, Jack Purvis, Craig Warnock, PG, 1981, Time Bandits, 4 Stars
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Das Boot- Director’s Cut (1981)

Directed by: Wolfgang Petersen

Starring: Jurgen Prochnow, Herbert Gronemeyer, Klaus Wennemann

Rated: R for Some War Violence and Brief Language

Running Time: 3 h 28 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Direction, Story, Cinematography, Atmosphere

WEAKNESSES: -

Das Boot- Director's Cut (1981)

June 26, 2019

A German U-boat is tasked to destroy British naval and supply ships during WWII. 

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In Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, War, Foreign Film Tags Jurgen Prochnow, Herbert Gronemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, 1981, Wolfgang Petersen, 5 Stars, Germany
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Scanners (1981)

Directed By: David Cronenberg

Starring: Stephen Lack, Jeniffer O’Neill, Patrick McGoohan, Michael Ironside

Rated: R

Run Time: 1h 43m

TMM Score: 5 Stars

Strengths: Special Effects, Surreal Atmosphere

Weakness: Confusing Plot Thread

Scanners (1981)

June 5, 2019

A man discovers he possesses psychic powers and soon finds he might be the only one who can stop a rogue psychic who keeps killing people with his powers.

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In Art House, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Sci Fi, Mystery, Thriller Tags Michael McDonald, David Cronenberg, Stephen Lack, Jenniffer O’Neill, Patrick McGoohan, Michael Ironside, R Rated, 5 Stars, Scanners, 1981
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Dragonslayer (1981)

Directed by: Matthew Robbins

Starring: Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, John Hallam

Rated: PG

Running Time: 1 h 49 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Production Design, Tone

WEAKNESSES: Annoying Protagonist, Predictability (?)

Dragonslayer (1981)

December 20, 2018

A young sorcerer’s apprentice is recruited by knights from a distant land to slay a dragon. 

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In Action, Adventure, Drama, Epic, Fantasy, Sci Fi, Romance, Thriller Tags Dragonslayer, 1981, Matthew Robbins, Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, John Hallam, 3.5 Stars, PG
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Possession (1981)

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neil, Heinz Bennent

Rated: R

Running Time: 2 h 4 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Acting, Practical Effects, Atmosphere, Writing, Directing

WEAKNESSES: Content, Some Acting

Possession (1981)

October 21, 2018

A married man suspects his wife is having an affair, only to find that something far more disturbing is taking place. 

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller Tags 4.5 Stars, R, 1981, Sam Neill, Andrzej Zulawski, Isabelle Adjani, Heinz Bennent
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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Directed by: John Landis

Starring: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 37 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Visual Effects, Writing, Atmosphere

WEAKNESSES: Weak Character Writing in One Major Scene

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

October 17, 2018

Two American college students on a European holiday are attacked by a werewolf. 

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In Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags 1981, 4 Stars, R, John Landis, David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne
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The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

Directed by: Penelope Spheeris

Starring: Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, The Germs, X

Rated: NR (Suggested R for Pervasive Language and Real Depictions of Destructive Behavior)

Running Time: 1 h 40 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Direction

WEAKNESSES: Nihilistic View, Content

The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

August 31, 2018

A documentary following six punk rock bands around Los Angeles in the year 1980.

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In Documentary, Musical Tags Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, The Germs, X, Penelope Spheeris, 4.5 Stars, 1981
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