Many films I would list have been mentioned--which is great--but here are two more:
- Robocop. This may be the single greatest film of the '80s. I say that because it has a solid and engaging story, is very tight and perfectly paced, has excellent character development, was fabulously directed, and is loaded with social commentary which has sadly become pretty accurate now that 35 years have passed.
- The Wraith. Looking for oodles and oodles of '80s cheese? Here it is, in spades. While critically panned in its time (and rightfully so), this street racing saga has become a modern cult classic.