The ’80s was a decade of big hair, bold make-up, and vibrancy.

They bring out one’s inner child when movies were all about entertainment and thrill.

Sure, they were boisterous, but at least they were fun.

From Beyond, Dune, Flash Gordon

Either way, there’s nothing more nostalgic than arcade games and cartoonish space imagery.

Yet even with its comically dramatic tone and goofy visuals and costumes, it still has its charm.

Now, having been sold space pirates, the Princess tasks them to assist her on her adventure.

He-man held captive in Masters of the Universe

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Nowadays, when people think ofDune, they mostly think ofTimothee Chalametandthe masterful world-buildingofDenis Villeneuve.

The only problem - it introduces them to hostile lifeforms from the other dimension.

As a sci-fi horror,From Beyonddoes a masterful job of portraying the gore and grotesque.

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Expect the visceral stomach-churning effects that teeter the line ofthe uncanny valley.

Where many mostly associate fuzzy alien invasions withGremlins,Critterscan be regarded as its violent counterpart.

What else do you need from a classic space opera?

Krull

Most of the time, they’re so bad that it’s good.

Luckily, he has the help of his allies, the Hong Kong Cavaliers.

Unsurprisingly,this movie is just as wild as its title suggests.

Cast of The Ice Pirates

It’s bold and it’s boisterous

and we’re not just talking about the outlandish costumes.

Every character is just as colorful as their clothes.

Plus, who could ever forget its iconic soundtrack that was the brilliant brainchild of the legendary bandQueen?

Dune - 1984

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A krite from ‘Critters’ (1986) smiling

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Poster for Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)

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Buckaroo Banzai and his crime-fighting crew.

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Flash Gordon wielding a golden sword

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