How Many of These '80s Movies Do You Remember?

Adventures in Babysitting

The adorable Elizabeth Shue must battle her way through the big city with the kids she s watching in this comedy.

Big Trouble in Little China

Kirk Russell rescues Kim Cattrall from some weird goings-on that somehow involve an ancient sorcerer beneath Chinatown.

An American Werewolf in London

A walking tour on the moors, an incredibly hideous werewolf, and some wry humor (with a dash of blood and guts) made this a cult classic.

E.T.,The Extra-Terrestrial

This sci-fi classic featuring a gentle and homesick alien is equal parts adventure and poignancy. The kids, including a very young Drew Barrymore, have to work together to save the day.

The 'Burbs

Tom Hanks and his neighbors (with Carrie Fisher as his sensible wife) are convinced the eccentric new neighbors actually are murderers. When another neighbor disappears, they re compelled to find the body

Desperately Seeking Susan

The hair! The clothes! The music! Nothing says the gloriously tacky '80s like this movie with Madonna in the lead.

Gremlins

Whatever you do, do NOT get them wet, do NOT feed them after midnight, and do NOT expose them to bright light. Bet you still can t watch this without getting a little freaked out when that cute little fur baby

Howard the Duck

Lea Thompson (of Back to the Future fame) and a cigar-smoking duck from outer space must save Earth from evil aliens. It involves big hair, a duck-girl romance, and lots of other weird plot twists

Explorers

Young inventors and their homemade space craft venture into the galaxy to learn aliens are not so different from us. While not the most creative theme, the movie does feature newcomers Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix.