1981

Set in the rugged wilderness of the Yukon during the 1930s, this action-packed thriller follows a reclusive trapper who becomes the target of a relentless manhunt after being falsely accused…

Set in a grim, industrial future, this 1981 sci-fi thriller directed by Peter Hyams stars Sean Connery as a federal marshal stationed on a remote mining colony on Jupiter’s moon,…

Set in a grim, industrial future, this 1981 sci-fi thriller directed by Peter Hyams stars Sean Connery as a federal marshal stationed on a remote mining colony on Jupiter’s moon,…

In this 1981 comedy-drama directed by Michael Schultz, Richard Pryor stars as Joe Braxton, a small-time crook who finds himself tasked with driving a bus full of special needs children…

In this 1981 slasher film directed by J. Lee Thompson, a series of gruesome murders disrupts the lives of a group of high school friends as they prepare for a…

Set in the early 1920s, this film follows the true story of two British athletes, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they prepare for and compete in the 1924 Paris…

In this 1981 slasher film directed by Tony Maylam, a summer camp prank goes horribly wrong, leading to a vengeful spree by a disfigured caretaker. The movie features early performances…

In this 1981 slasher film directed by Herb Freed, a high school track team finds themselves targeted by a mysterious killer after a tragic accident during a race. The suspense…

In this 1981 horror film directed by Armand Weston, a mystery writer suffering from agoraphobia relocates to a secluded Victorian mansion in the countryside to find solace and inspiration. However,…

In this 1981 horror sequel directed by Steve Miner, a new group of camp counselors arrives at the infamous Camp Crystal Lake, only to find themselves stalked by a mysterious…

In this chilling 1981 horror film directed by Ed Hunt, a small town is terrorized by a series of mysterious and brutal murders. The plot centers around three children born…

Directed by Umberto Lenzi, this 1981 Italian exploitation film follows a group of anthropologists who venture into the Amazon rainforest to disprove the notion of cannibalism. As they delve deeper…

Directed by Abel Ferrara, this 1981 thriller follows the harrowing journey of a mute seamstress in New York City who becomes a vigilante after experiencing a traumatic event. Zoë Lund…

Set in a Scottish secondary school, this charming coming-of-age film follows the awkward yet endearing Gregory, who develops a crush on Dorothy, the new star player on the school’s football…

Set against the backdrop of the Italian colonization of Libya, this historical drama follows the resistance led by Omar Mukhtar, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. The film delves into the struggles…

Set in a prehistoric era, this comedic adventure follows the misadventures of a clumsy caveman, played by Ringo Starr, as he attempts to win the affection of a beautiful cavewoman….

Directed by Roy Ward Baker, this 1981 horror anthology film features a series of chilling tales narrated by a vampire to a horror writer. The movie stars Vincent Price, John…

Directed by John Boorman, this 1981 film is a visually stunning retelling of the Arthurian legends, focusing on the rise and fall of King Arthur and the Knights of the…

Directed by Uli Edel, this harrowing drama follows the life of a young girl in 1970s Berlin as she descends into the world of drug addiction and its associated perils….

Directed by Michael Mann, this 1981 crime thriller stars James Caan as a professional safecracker looking to leave his criminal life behind. The film delves into the complexities of his…

Directed by Jesús Franco, this 1981 slasher film follows a series of gruesome murders at a language school in Spain. The plot thickens as the students and staff become entangled…

Directed by Michael Mann, this 1981 crime thriller stars James Caan as a professional safecracker looking to leave his criminal life behind. The film delves into the complexities of his…

In this chilling continuation of the horror saga, the story follows the now-adult Damien Thorn, played by Sam Neill, as he ascends to a position of immense power and influence….

In this 1981 film directed by Bob Rafelson, a drifter named Frank Chambers, played by Jack Nicholson, finds himself entangled in a passionate and dangerous affair with Cora Papadakis, portrayed…

In this 1981 action thriller directed by Bruce Malmuth, two New York City police officers, played by Sylvester Stallone and Billy Dee Williams, are tasked with apprehending an international terrorist…

In this 1981 fantasy adventure, the story follows the heroic Perseus as he embarks on a perilous journey to save Princess Andromeda from a monstrous fate. The film features an…

In this 1981 fantasy adventure, the story follows the heroic Perseus as he embarks on a perilous journey to save Princess Andromeda from a monstrous fate. The film features an…

Directed by Martin Ritt, this 1981 film stars Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones as a pair of down-and-out drifters who form an unlikely partnership while traveling through the American…

A television newswoman, played by Dee Wallace, is sent to a remote mountain resort after a traumatic encounter with a serial killer. As she begins to recover, she discovers that…

Directed by Martin Ritt, this 1981 film stars Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones as a pair of down-and-out drifters who form an unlikely partnership while traveling through the American…

A television newswoman, played by Dee Wallace, is sent to a remote mountain resort after a traumatic encounter with a serial killer. As she begins to recover, she discovers that…

Directed by Tobe Hooper, this 1981 horror film follows a group of teenagers who decide to spend the night inside a carnival funhouse, only to discover that they are not…

In this 1981 horror film directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis, the story revolves around a young woman who returns to her childhood home to confront her traumatic past, only to…

In this 1981 horror film directed by Alfredo Zacarías, a couple discovers an ancient, cursed artifact in a Mexican mine, unleashing a demonic force that possesses and terrorizes those who…

In this 1981 Italian horror film directed by Riccardo Freda, a successful actor returns to his family estate with his girlfriend and colleagues, only to be haunted by disturbing memories…

A gripping thriller directed by Peter Yates, this film follows a janitor who becomes entangled in a murder investigation after discovering a body in the building where he works. The…

Directed by Ralph Bakshi, this animated film chronicles the journey of four generations of a Russian Jewish immigrant family as they navigate the evolving landscape of American music. From the…

In this 1981 slasher film directed by George Mihalka, a small mining town is haunted by a dark past as a vengeful killer returns on Valentine’s Day, targeting the townsfolk…

Directed by Derek Jarman, this avant-garde film is a mesmerizing exploration of abstract imagery and experimental techniques. The movie features a series of dreamlike sequences that challenge conventional narrative structures,…

In this 1981 comedy-mystery directed by Clive Donner, the legendary detective Charlie Chan is called out of retirement to solve a series of bizarre murders linked to an ancient curse….

In this 1981 horror film directed by Andrea Bianchi, a group of people find themselves trapped in a mansion as the dead rise from their graves, leading to a night…

Directed by David Cronenberg, this 1981 sci-fi horror film delves into the world of “scanners,” individuals with extraordinary telepathic and telekinetic abilities. The plot follows a man with these powers…

Directed by David Cronenberg, this 1981 sci-fi horror film delves into the world of “scanners,” individuals with extraordinary telepathic and telekinetic abilities. The plot follows a man with these powers…

In this 1981 horror film directed by Byron Quisenberry, a group of travelers find themselves stranded in a desolate ghost town. As they seek refuge, they are stalked by a…

In this 1981 comedy-horror film directed by Larry Cohen, a high school football star’s life takes a bizarre turn when he is bitten by a werewolf during a trip to…