A Glean movie guide
Beyond the Upside Down
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Movies that capture the 80s nostalgia, small-town mystery, and supernatural thrills of Haw
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The movie list
- 01
Super 8
A modern homage to Spielbergian wonder featuring a group of friends uncovering a government cover-up.
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.
- 02
The Goonies
The essential 'kids on an adventure' movie that defined the camaraderie and spirit of the 1980s.
Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.
- 03
It
A terrifying small-town mystery where a group of outcasts must face a shape-shifting ancient evil.
In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.
- 04
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
The definitive story of a suburban childhood interrupted by a gentle visitor and a government pursuit.
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
- 05
Stand by Me
A poignant coming-of-age journey that captures the unbreakable bond of four friends on a summer quest.
After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.
- 06
Firestarter
A young girl with dangerous psychic abilities flees a secret government agency in this Stephen King classic.
Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?
- 07
Poltergeist
A suburban family’s life is upended when their daughter is pulled into a terrifying alternate dimension.
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
- 08
The Lost Boys
A stylish 80s horror-comedy about brothers who discover their new coastal town is infested with vampires.
When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.
- 09
Summer of 84
A synth-heavy throwback where neighborhood teens spend their summer tracking a suspected serial killer.
After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.
- 10
The Monster Squad
A group of monster-obsessed kids must team up to save their town from a legendary supernatural threat.
Count Dracula returns to the world of humans accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman. The uglies are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them the ability to rule the world. A group of horror-loving heroes are the only ones daring to stand in their way.
- 11
Midnight Special
A tense, mysterious chase involving a father protecting his son who possesses world-altering powers.
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
- 12
The Gate
Two young boys accidentally open a portal to a demonic realm in their own backyard.
Three young children accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard. What follows is a classic battle between good and evil as the three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.