The 80s and 90s Overlooked
The films of the 80s and 90s you missed (but shouldn’t have).
Ever wonder why some 80s and 90s movies went straight to VHS? Spoiler alert: We do too, and we’ve got answers! Welcome to The 80s and 90s Overlooked, where we dig up the forgotten gems (and glorious disasters) that somehow slipped under your neon radar. Get ready for deep dives, hilarious commentary, and a whole lot of “Wait, this actually existed?” It’s like if Blockbuster had a bargain bin for pop culture… and we’re the treasure hunters who dug it all out.
Hudson Hawk (1991)
In this episode of The 80s and 90s Overlooked, the guys review Hudson Hawk. The 1991 action-comedy starring Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, and Andie MacDowell. Does this film deserve the Razzie awards it received or is it better than remember? We find out.
Collision Course (1989)
In this episode of The 80s and 90s Overlooked, the guys review Collision Course. The 1989 buddy cop film starring Pat Morita and Jay Leno, as police officers who team up to track down a stolen prototype turbocharger. Yes, that's right. Pat Morita and Jay Leno did a buddy cop film in the 80s and this is it.
Club Paradise (1986)
In this episode of The 80s and 90s Overlooked, the guys review the overlooked 1986 movie Club Paradise. The film follows Jack Moniker (Robin Williams), a retired firefighter who moves to the Caribbean and helps reggae signer (Jimmy Cliff) save his club from being torn down and turned into a high priced resort.
Electric Dreams (1984)
In this episode of The 80s and 90s Overlooked, the guys review the overlooked 1984 film Electric Dreams. The film follows a man and his computer who both fall in love with the same woman.
Directed by Steve Barron, and starring Lenny von Dohlen and Virginia Madsen.
Graverobbers (1988)
In this episode of The 80s and 90s Overlooked, the guys review the overlooked 1988 film Graverobbers (aka Dead Mate) by writer/director Straw Weisman. The movie follows a waitress who agrees to marry a funeral director who mysteriously arrives at her diner one night. He takes her home and introduces her to the unique characters that reside in the local town.
Space Truckers (1996)
In this episode of Overlooked, we watch and review the 1996 movie Space Truckers. The film was directed by Stuart Gordon and stars Dennis Hopper, Debi Mazar, and Stephen Dorff. The three are on their way to Earth with unknown cargo when space pirates hijack them to find the robots they are hauling.
Monstrosity (1987)
In this video, we review the 1987 film Monstrosity by writer/director Andy Milligan. The movie follows a man whose girlfriend was killed. Along with his friends, he builds a Golem to dish out some revenge. Is this a horror movie, comedy, or love story? Watch our review to find out.
Robot Jox (1989)
In this video, we review the 1989 movie Robot Jox. Directed by Stuart Gordon, the film stars Gary Graham and Anne-Marie Johnson as robot operators, who are looking to defeat the Russian robot operator in one-on-one combat.
From Beyond (1986)
In this video, we review the 1986 B movie From Beyond. Directed by Stuart Gordon and starring his frequent collaborators Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton, the film follows a group of scientists who have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality.
Re-Animator (1985)
In this video, we review the 1985 cult classic Re-Animator which follows an idealistic doctor who becomes involved in bizarre experiments centering on the re-animation of the dead.
Robot Wars (1993)
In this video, we review the 1993 B movie Robot Wars. Directed by Albert Band and starring Don Michael Paul, the movie follows a robot pilot who must stop the bad guys from getting another robot.
