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Subgenre Sampler

 
DeathwatchDeathwatch (1980)
Dir. Bertrand Tavernier
Feat. Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton
Cerebral drama set in the future about a media group who attempt to film the deaths of the terminally ill for public consumption.
Divine Madness (1980)
Feat. Bette Midler
Before enjoying a string of Hollywood hits, Bette was queen of the outrageous live performance. From ballsy ballads to camp nostalgia, this film…
Dogs of War, TheDogs of War, The (1980)
Dir. John Irvin
Feat. Christopher Walken, Colin Blakely, Tom Berenger
Frederick Forsyth's best–seller gets reasonably good treatment here, Christopher Walken playing a hard bastard mercenary hired by Big Business…
Dressed to KillDressed to Kill (1980) Recommended
Dir. Brian De Palma
Feat. Angie Dickinson, Michael Caine, Nancy Allen
A slick video nasty involving a murderer, a prostitute, a psychiatrist, a bored housewife and her resourceful son. In reworking PSYCHO, De Palma…
Elephant Man, TheElephant Man, The (1980) Aro Favourite
Dir. David Lynch
Feat. Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt
The heart–wrenching true story of a grossly deformed pauper, dramatised to perfection by director David Lynch. A compassionate doctor rescues…
Encounters of the Spooky KindEncounters of the Spooky Kind (Gui da gui) (1980) Recommended
Dir. Sammo Hung
Feat. Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen
A groundbreaking Hong Kong blend of martial arts action, horror, and slapstick humour, set around Hung's attempts to battle the voodoo and hopping…
Eurythmics - Ultimate CollectionEurythmics - Ultimate Collection (1980-1990)
Comprehensive video collection from quintessential 80's synth pop duo, Eurythmics. Track Listing: I've Got a Life Love Is A Stranger Sweet…
Fade to BlackFade to Black (1980)
Dir. Vernon Zimmerman
Feat. Dennis Christopher, Tim Thomerson, Gwynne Gilford
Film buffs should appreciate this inventive black–comedy about a weirdo movie addict who kills people in the style of his various film heroes.
Falls, TheFalls, The (1980)
Dir. Peter Greenaway
Feat. Peter Westley, Aad Wirtz, Michael Murray
One of dir. Greenaway's more trenchantly avant–garde works (think 'A Walk Though H' crossed with DROWNING BY NUMBERS), expanding his riddling…
FameFame (1980)
Dir. Alan Parker
Feat. Irene Cara
Young wannabees get ready for their big break at a New York performing arts college. Funny how none of the cast have since achieved it.

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