The Best 1980s Fantasy Films That Still Hold Up
Fantasy films of the 1980s, featuring magic, monsters and imaginary worlds, introduced unmatched works to cinema, some of which remain captivating and inspiring decades later. The 1980s are widely regarded as an remarkable era for diverse films. Among the various genres, fantasy cinema in this decade stood out with stories drawn from ...
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Fantasy films of the 1980s with magic, monsters and imaginary worlds introduced unique works to the cinema, some of which are still spectacular and inspiring decades later.
The 80s are an amazing time for various movies. Among different genres, fantasy cinema found a special place in this decade by creating stories derived from legends and folklore and left lasting films. These works are not limited to a specific group of viewers and are still inspiring.
Fantasy masterpieces of the 1980s: the top ten films
Below, we examine the top 10 of the best fantasy films of the 1980s that have not only stood the test of time, but have also retained their scale and grandeur.
10. Highlander - 1986
Highlander, an 80s fantasy film, follows the immortal warrior Connor McLeod (Christopher Lambert) in 16th century Scotland and 1980s New York as he awaits the final battle with his old enemy. This work became a cult classic with its unique composition.
Ridley Scott's "Legend" is about a dark lord (Tim Curry) who plans to plunge the world into eternal night by killing unicorns and kidnapping Princess Lily. Jack, a forester's son, sets out on a journey to save them.
8. Dragonslayer - 1981
"Dragon Slayer" is a dark and original fantasy film. The story follows a sorcerer's apprentice on a mission to destroy a dragon terrorizing a village and kidnapping girls. The special effects of that time and an exciting story are the strong points of the film.
7. The Last Unicorn - 1982
"The Last Unicorn", a fantasy animation produced jointly by America and Japan, based on the novel by Peter S. It is a beagle. It tells the story of a lonely unicorn who embarks on a journey to find the truth about the disappearance of his fellows. This work has an impressive story with deep themes.
The musical fantasy film "Hazarto" by Jim Henson starring David Bowie tells the story of Sarah. He sends his little brother Toby with a furious wish to the realm of the Goblin King and must traverse the labyrinth in 13 hours to rescue him.
5. The Dark Crystal - 1982
The Dark Crystal, a fantasy work by Jim Henson, is set in the world of Thera. The story is about the last surviving Gelfling, who embarks on a prophesied journey to repair the broken Dark Crystal and prevent the eternal rule of the evil beings of Skesis.
4. The NeverEnding Story - 1984
Wolfgang Petersen's The Neverending Story tells the story of Bastien, a lonely boy who enters a magical fantasy world by reading a book. There, Atreyu struggles to save the ailing Emperor and prevent the world from being destroyed by the Force of Nothing.
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3. The Little Mermaid - 1989
The Little Mermaid, Disney's animated musical from the 1980s, tells the story of Ariel, a mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human. In order to reach his love, he makes a deal with the sea witch, Ursula, and loses his beautiful voice.
2. My Neighbor Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro) - 1988
"My Neighbor Totoro", the masterpiece of Studio Ghibli, is a Japanese animation that follows the story of two young girls. They move to the village and meet forest spirits and amazing creatures. This children's adventure explores themes such as imaginary friends.
1. The Princess Bride - 1987
"The Prince Bride" is a fantasy and humorous story that follows the love of Prince Buttercup (Robin Wright) for the farmer, Westley (Cary Elwes). After Westley's disappearance, Buttercup marries Prince Humperdinck, but Westley returns to save her.