Now, bear in mind that we did a fair bit of agonizing over this.
Take a film likeBig Trouble In Little China,for example.
A box-office flop at the time, its since gathered a loyal cult following.
Such a devoted following that we decided to leave it off in favor of some less obvious movies.
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Theres also a superb soundtrack by Lalo Schifrin.
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Nevertheless,Deadly Friendis well worth a watch, if only to experience just how bizarre it all is.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
Tobe Hoopers sequel to his terrifying 1974 classic left many horror plans nonplussed.
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Look out for Rebecca De Mornay, Ian McShane, and a young Val Kilmer in supporting roles.
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Watch From Beyond on Amazon
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Michael Rooker stars as Henry, whose capacity for murder is as horrifying as the title suggests.
Now available in its unexpurgated version, John McNaughtons film still packs a punch today.
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But since this is a thriller, were also aware that Pauls probably rushing headlong into an atomic disaster…
The Manhattan Projectwas directed and co-written by Marshall Brickman, who co-wroteManhattanandAnnie Hallwith Woody Allen.
Oh, and John Lithgows great as a fellow scientist.
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Beautifully scored by Ennio Morricone,The Missionbuilds to a heartbreaking, merciless conclusion.
Liam Neeson also stars.
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Its one of those great dramas that, at the time, managed to slip through the net.
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Watch Gothic on Amazon
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Mauvais Sang
This one-of-a-kind sci-fi romance almost defies description.
The film unfolds in weird montages, incongruous images and sudden edits.
The result is a strange yet unforgettably mesmerising brew.
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A commercial failure on release but more widely recognised today,Manhunteris a mesmerizing, unforgettable thriller.
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Salvador
LikePlatoon, we have Hemdale to thank for this superb, incredibly tough drama by Oliver Stone.
The best film of 1986 that hardly anybody went to see in the cinema?
