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For about 95% of its runtime, this 80’s slasher flick operates as an oddly bloodless, weirdly sexless, and overall kind of annoying ripoff of "Friday the 13th". Writer and director Robert Hiltzik mines little tension from his story of a youth summer camp besieged by a killer dumping boiling water on pervy camp cooks and stabbing counselors in the shower, "Psycho"-style. It's all very rote and by-the-bloody-books until the film's final minutes, when a last-second twist and some wonky special effects combine into one of the most disturbing images in horror movie history. So grab an extra flashlight and watch out of night snakes as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Charlie Cotter, go to Camp Arawak to discuss all things “Sleepaway Camp” from 1983 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback.
There is no additional trivia for this episode.
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Wikipedia
IMDB
Rotten Tomatoes
https://collider.com/sleepaway-camp-ending-revisited/
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/robert-hiltzik-talks-the-making-of-slasher-classic-sleepaway-camp/
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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From Peter Jackson to Edgar Wright, this 80’s flick has influenced many of today’s biggest Hollywood directors. As it should. Famous for its practical effects and then-unprecedented amount of gore, this low-budget 1981 horror flick—about a group of friends who travel to a cabin in the woods and unleash killer demons—showed the world the power of guerilla-style indie filmmaking before it was cool. Often imitated, but never duplicated it still stands as a must see film for any horror movie fan. So grab your keys to the cabin, keep the cellar door locked and, whatever you do, don’t listen to whatever is recorded on that old reel to reel audio player, as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Laramy Wells, discuss “The Evil Dead” from 1981 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
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Wikipedia
IMDB
Rotten Tomatoes
https://screenrant.com/evil-dead-behind-the-scenes-facts-trivia/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66213/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-evil-dead
https://filmschoolrejects.com/27-things-we-learned-from-the-evil-dead-commentary-a4ef57e691f/
https://mmm2weekender.com/2019/10/15/seminal-michigan-horror-movie-the-evil-dead-was-released-38-years-ago-today-october-15-1981/
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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Since its release over three decades ago, this 80’s flick has been hailed as a celebration of women. In his original review of the film, Roger Ebert raved about the dialogue and camaraderie of the dynamic ensemble cast. “There may be no movie that better epitomizes the bond of female friendship,” HuffPost declared in 2014. “Mothers share the film with their daughters, teen girls turn to it as a sleepover staple, and men of all ages find themselves taken with the tale of six brassy Southern ladies.” So grab a slice of armadillo-shaped red velvet cake and take a seat in one of Truvy’s salon chairs, as Tim Williams and guest co-host Bethany Wells discuss “Steel Magnolias” from 1989 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
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Wikipedia
IMDB
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https://www.brain-sharper.com/entertainment/steel-magnolias-true-story-fb/
https://www.southernliving.com/culture/steel-magnolias-movie-facts
https://gardenandgun.com/feature/thirty-years-of-steel-magnolias/
https://www.eonline.com/news/1093205/30-secrets-about-steel-magnolias-that-probably-won-t-make-you-cry
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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Renown film critic, Roger Ebert called this well-beloved 80’s flick a good-hearted, simple-minded comedy that will win a place in film history. He suspected that it was primarily because it contained the movie debut of Dolly Parton. He stated “There have been other debuts this unmistakable; you could name Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and even John Travolta. And what you'd be talking about in each case would not necessarily be a great dramatic performance in an important movie, but more about a quality of presence, a personal life force that seems to take over the screen.”
In the tradition of 1940s screwball comedies, this cult classic is composed of improbable events happening to people who are like comic caricatures instead of fully developed characters. But, like those '40s movies, it also has a dash of social commentary that can still be discussed and debated today. So tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen. Pour yourself a cup of ambition. Then yawn and stretch and try to come to life as guest co-hosts, Laramy & Bethany Wells, join Tim Williams to discuss “9 to 5” from 1980 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
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Wikipedia
IMDB
Rotten Tomatoes
Box Office Mojo
"You Must Remember This" Podcast
"Dolly Parton: Here I Am" (Netflix Documentary)
https://eng.amomama.com/188983-9-5-behind-scenes-not-widely-known-facts.html#page_number=15
https://www.closerweekly.com/posts/behind-the-scenes-secrets-from-9-to-5-inside-the-film/
https://people.com/movies/lily-tomlin-looks-back-9-to-5-dolly-parton-jane-fonda/
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/9-to-5-turns-35-and-its-still-radical-today-50499/
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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In the eighties, the high-concept movie was in vogue. Thanks largely to 70’s blockbusters Jaws and Star Wars, the eighties saw the repackaging of formula for audiences wanting to rekindle the thrills. If the roller coaster ride ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The amount of sequels that appeared in the 1980s was unheard of before. Many, unfortunately, were poor imitations, and few did better box office than the original film. Yet some were surprisingly good, especially when talented – even visionary – filmmakers were behind the camera. Somewhere between true stinkers (like Caddyshack 2) and improvements of the original (like The Empire Strikes Back) you can find a sequel that may not live up to the original, but can still be an enjoyable continuing story. So grab your plane ticket for Okinawa, Japan and start practicing your best drum technique as Tim Williams and guest co-host Ron West discuss “The Karate Kid Part II” from 1986 on this episode of the 80’s Flick Flashback podcast.
There are no extra behind the scenes trivia for this episode.
Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes
https://screenrant.com/karate-kid-part-2-behind-scenes-facts/
https://movieweb.com/karate-kid-2-facts-trivia/
https://www.laweekly.com/30-years-ago-the-karate-kid-part-ii-took-us-from-the-valley-to-okinawa/
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The 1980s was a golden era for blockbuster hits, and countless films released during this decade have gone on to become cult-classic films. One '80s movie that has certainly stood the test of time and continues to wax on in cinematic glory is The Karate Kid, which-- more than 30 years later-- is still adored by audiences of all ages. Not only did The Karate Kid provide an arsenal of catchphrases that seem to appropriately fit into almost any situation, it also, more importantly, inspired generations to stand up against bullies. Martial arts classes boomed thanks to this underdog story, and new people continue to be drawn to karate thanks to the heroic determination demonstrated in the film’s plot line. The Karate Kid’s legacy is also seen through a few of its sequels, its 2010 remake starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, and its most recent comeback with the YouTube and Netflix series Cobra Kai. There’s a reason this film has had such an enduring appeal, as its predominant message of overcoming obstacles through hard work is something everyone can feel inspired by.
Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
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Wikipedia, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, https://screenrant.com/karate-kid-movie-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/
https://guff.com/fascinating-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-karate-kid
https://www.si.com/media/2018/05/01/karate-kid-movie-oral-history-cobra-kai
https://www.thethings.com/karate-kid-details-behind-the-making-of/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/57156/30-facts-about-karate-kid
Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver
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The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is a nostalgic journey for anyone who grew up watching movies in the 80s or discovered the joy of these cinematic gems. Each episode features creator and host Tim…