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'Romancing the Stone' -

This hilarious and action-packed romantic adventure film cemented Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner as a charismatic on-screen duo sure to please audiences everywhere.

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'Splash' -

Tom Hanks, as Allen Bauer, falls for a mermaid, played by Daryl Hannah, in this delightful comedy, showcasing the everlasting appeal of a good ‘fish-out-of-water' story.

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'Police Academy' - The first film of the successful franchise, this slapstick comedy showcases misfit recruits navigating the world of police training.

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'Children of the Corn' -

This eerie classic chills audiences with a tale of possessed children who worship a mysterious entity in a remote cornfield.

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'Amadeus' -

F. Murray Abraham, who won an Oscar for his performance, portrays the envious court composer Antonio Salieri in this dramatic, biographical film about the life of musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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'The Terminator' -

Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic cyborg assassin arrives in a time-traveling action masterpiece that redefined the sci-fi genre and launched a massive franchise.

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'Ghostbusters' -

The first film in the franchise, 'Ghostbusters' is an hilarious, supernatural comedy starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as a team of parapsychologists who start a ghost-busting business in New York City.

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'Gremlins' - 'Gremlins' is a mischievously-comedic movie about a young man who receives a pet Mogwai for Christmas. When the rules of caring for the creature are broken, it unleashes a horde of destructive gremlins on a small town.

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'Footloose' -

This coming-of-age film focuses on rebellious teenager Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), who moves to a small town where dancing is outlawed. He challenges the uptight community's outdated laws and inspires the youth to fight for their rights.

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'The Karate Kid' -

A bullied teenager named Daniel LaRusso learns self-defense and life lessons from caring martial arts master Mr. Miyagi. This inspiring underdog story became a classic.

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'Sixteen Candles' -

One of many coming-of-age comedies from John Hughes, this one stars Molly Ringwald as a teenage girl whose 16th birthday is overshadowed by her older sister's wedding.

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street' -

Wes Craven's horror masterpiece introduced the terrifying dream-stalking villain Freddy Krueger. In 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' a group of teenagers become Freddy's targets, and they must find a way to survive by staying awake.

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'Beverly Hills Cop' - Eddie Murphy delivers a breakout performance as a street-smart Detroit cop who travels to Beverly Hills to investigate his partner's death.

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'The NeverEnding Story' -

This childhood classic captivated audiences with the fantastical world of Fantasia and a mesmerizing cast of characters, including the luckdragon, Falkor.

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'Conan the Destroyer' -

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as the mighty barbarian, now facing off against a powerful sorceress in this thrilling sequel.

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'Firestarter' -

Adapted from a sci-fi thriller novel by the renowned Stephen King, Drew Barrymore delivers a captivating performance as a child endowed with pyrokinetic abilities.

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'The Natural' -

Robert Redford stars in this baseball drama about a middle-aged man with a hidden past who gets a second chance at his dreams in the major leagues.

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'Birdy' -

Starring Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage, this powerful drama explores the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on two childhood friends who return home forever changed by what they experienced.

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'Red Dawn' -

A group of high school students become unlikely heroes when they fight back against a Soviet invasion of their small American town.

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'Places in the Heart' - Sally Field brings us Edna Spaulding, who shines as a Depression-era widow fighting to keep her Texas farm afloat in this heartwarming drama.

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'Body Double' - This neo-noir, psychological thriller throws Melanie Griffith and James Caan into a web of twists and turns. Brace yourself: it'll keep you guessing until the very end!

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'Top Secret!' -

This comedy stars Val Kilmer as Nick Rivers, an American rock star who is drawn into a complex web of espionage and resistance efforts after being invited to perform at a festival in East Germany.

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'The Muppets Take Manhattan' -

Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppet crew chase their Broadway dreams in this heartwarming and music-filled adventure.

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'Moscow on the Hudson' - Robin Williams delivers a standout performance as a saxophone-playing musician from the Soviet Union who decides to live in New York City.

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'Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes' -

This visually striking adaptation of Tarzan's origin story, featuring Christopher Lambert in the lead role, dazzles audiences with its remarkable special effects and a delightful portrayal of the jungle king.

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'Against All Odds' - This steamy thriller stars Jeff Bridges as an ex-football player who is drawn into a dangerous web of love, betrayal, and murder in Mexico.

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'The Killing Fields' -

Directed by Roland Joffé, this powerful drama tells the true story of journalists Sydney Schanberg and Dith Pran during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.

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‘The River’ -

Sissy Spacek and Mel Gibson star in this haunting drama from director Mark Rydell. A struggling American family grapples with the threats of bank foreclosures and floods.

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'Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo' -

Following the success of its predecessor, 'Breakin' 2' brought electric breakdancing moves and an infectious energy to the big screen.

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'Sheena' -

This campy action adventure takes a stab at reimagining the 80’s classic jungle queen, with Tanya Roberts taking on poachers and protecting the rainforest.

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