Cinematic Catastrophes: The Worst Movies of the 1980s

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Prepare yourself for a journey into the abyss of cinematic disasters with our latest video on the worst movies from the 1980s! 🎬😱 From cringe-inducing performances to laughable special effects, these films represent the epitome of cinematic misfires that will leave you scratching your head in disbelief.
Join us as we delve into the depths of cinematic infamy and unearth the most egregious examples of '80s movie failures. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or simply seeking a good laugh, this video promises to be a rollercoaster ride through the decade that taste forgot.
Here's a sneak peek at some of the cinematic catastrophes featured in our countdown:
Heaven's Gate (1980): Witness the epic failure of one of the most infamous box office disasters in film history.
INCHON! (1981): Brace yourself for a historical epic that missed the mark in every conceivable way.
Grease 2 (1982): Prepare to cringe as we revisit the lackluster sequel to the beloved musical classic.
Amityville 3-D (1983): Experience the horror of a lackluster sequel that failed to live up to its predecessors.
Rhinestone (1984): Watch in disbelief as Sylvester Stallone attempts to sing and dance his way through this misguided comedy.
Fever Pitch (1985): Groan along with us as we dissect this forgettable romantic comedy that failed to make hearts flutter.
Howard the Duck (1986): Marvel at the bizarre spectacle of a duck from outer space in this notorious flop.
Ishtar (1987): Explore the comedic wasteland of this ill-conceived buddy comedy that left audiences scratching their heads.
Mac and Me (1988): Prepare for an extraterrestrial adventure gone horribly wrong in this shameless E.T. rip-off.
Young Einstein (1989): Marvel at the audacity of this historical farce that reimagines Albert Einstein as a rockstar.
From epic historical flops to cringe-worthy comedies, these films represent the darkest depths of '80s cinema that are best left forgotten. So grab your popcorn and steel yourself for a cinematic journey you won't soon forget! #WorstMovies #CinematicDisasters #80sCinema
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:50 Heaven's Gate 1980
03:43 INCHON! 1981
05:33 Grease 2 1982
08:00 Amityville 3-D 1983
10:21 Rhinestone 1984
12:40 Fever Pitch 1985
14:17 Howard the Duck 1986
15:36 Ishtar 1987
17:27 Mac and Me 1988
19:47 Young Einstein 1989
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[@rb5078]

Who thinks Uncle Buck is bad? We need to have a conversation.

[@tylerthompson1842]

It’s not their personal opinion.

[@CLEABEL]

Uncle Buck is a great movie, I've never even met anyone that didn't like it, so seeing that was wild to me.

[@user-ir5vj3xj4i]

Uncle buck is a classic..it's one of John c candys best

[@stvinney]

Not anyone i know. It wasn't planes trains and automobiles but awful? Not even close

[@mikekaraoke]

@@tylerthompson1842 Of course it is there personal opinion, it isn't a fact 🙄

[@CyclopsWasRight616]

to Dolly Parton's defense, she turned the Civil War into a friendly disagreement between friends from the North and the South. And all the Pepsi your kids can drink...

[@cherylmaden5989]

Omg that's EXACTLY how my grandma tried to explain it to me as a kid!😅

[@JLvatron]

Young Einstein was hilarious! The electric guitar was ablazing!

[@josephrowe849]

In Australia, it's a classic but in America, not even close. All I hear is that "Australian comedy" doesn't carry over to Redneckistan.

[@chriskimmel7252]

I never heard anybody in my entire life say Uncle Buck is bad? Everyone I ever talk to you about it said they loved it

[@heidiquint2691]

If Grease 2 was not a part of the lovable movie Grease but it’s own movie we might see it as a great musical. I love both films

[@95blahblahhaha]

OMG!!!!! The words "Uncle Buck" shouldn't have ever even been said in this video!!!!

[@1sotrue]

Actor Adrien Zmed was the reason Grease 2 bombed 😅

[@lizzybethnj617]

I love Grease 2 the message was better and Michelle Pfeifer was everything in it

[@johnhenryclark911]

The Beautiful And ​Talented Michelle Pheiffer Was The ONLY Worthwhile Thing In "Grease 2"!🤔🧐😱🤯I Should Know! I Had To Sit 🪑 Threw That Snoozefest! 😴 🙄@@lizzybethnj617

[@cherylmaden5989]

Grease 2 was just an 80s kid thing😂❤ we ALL loved it

[@Panwere36]

At least we had memorable "awful movies". Nowadays, the good ones are so rare people will be astounded that we didn't round up all of Hollywood and execute them for crimes against celluloid....

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Grease 2 is the biggest abomination ever committed to screen. Worse than Inchon.

[@Salsuero]

I enjoyed it and you should too! Try again.

[@1sotrue]

I agree, actor Adrien Zmed should've never had a career 😅

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

@@Salsuero The music is terrible. "Reproduction"?. It's like they made it up on the spot. Just garbage.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

@@1sotrue Agreed.

[@Salsuero]

@@JoeyArmstrong2800 We all have opinions.

[@HectorDeJesus]

To this day, I never figured out how Yahoo Serious got so big for such a short period of time. I mean, he just kinda showed up with his own movie and no one knew who he was.

[@Katclem77]

Whenever I hear "Heaven's Gate," my mind goes directly to that suicide cult with the black Nikes and purple shrouds worn by the members.

[@josephrowe849]

And a creepy bald man who stares into your soul while speaking of "realms beyond human" and "recycling the world".

[@JaredHall-nr3tb]

1984 was a great year for movies!!! And uncle buck was amazing.

[@davidstoddart1269]

Grease 2 should not be on the list sadly if it wasn’t called grease it would of been great 30years to early just think high school the musical and glee so many child good memories still love every song

[@DarkPhoenixSaga]

I also loved Grease 2 when I was a kid and now yeah I agree, it does suck. The music is not as good as the original.

[@johnhenryclark911]

If Hollywood Could Have Made "Grease 2" In 1979 Or 1980 , With John Travolta And Olivia Newton John , Then "Grease 2" Could Have Been Pretty Good. But , Unfortunately , Hollywood Made Us Wait, 4 Years , Before Putting Out A Sequel! People Nowadays Do Not Realize How Incredibly Long , 4 Years Was , To Wait For A Sequel! Yes! We Had To Wait 3 Years For Each "Star Wars" Movie. But At Least The "Star Wars" Movies Were Pretty Good. "Empire Strikes Back"( 1980 ) , "Return Of The Jedi"( 1983 ) I Am Posting 📬 This At 12:48 p.m. , Tuesday Afternoon 🌁🛤️🛣️🏙️ , April 2, 2024.

[@ButtersCCookie]

I think it was still good but I do wonder...

[@AltairEgoX]

I always loved Howard the duck and thegarbage pale kids etc they were 80's movies and im an 80's kid yo! lol

[@Salsuero]

They were both awful... and I loved them. Super Mario Bros. was also pretty ridiculous... but I'll watch it again.

[@pferreira1983]

Personally I thought Supergirl was enjoyable. Also people think Uncle Buck is a bad movie? 🤔

[@snoo333]

bro you brought some memories back. noticed pretty much the same things as you did. awesome commentary. thanks

[@keithe2150]

Very smooth it had a great flow to it but I did like uncle Buck :-)

[@chickiemaui]

Oh definitely!!

[@jasperminer]

Paul rudd was amazing in mac and me.

[@user-ir5vj3xj4i]

I wish ppl would stop using rotten tomatoes to gauge movies popularity . I was there in the 80s and I don't remember it the same way

[@xandercruz900]

I had a weird soft spot for Young Einstein. Maybe being 11/12 at the time made it "good", but I had no idea it was a bomb.

[@johnhenryclark911]

I Remember 🤔 My Mother 👩🏻 Taking Me 🤓 ( As A 13 Year Old Teenager ) To See "Grease 2" , In 1982! The Only Thing I Can Say About "Grease 2" That Is Good , Is That The World 🌎🌍 Was Introduced To Michelle Pheiffer! As To The Movie Itself? Meh!😕🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Not My Cup 🍵 Of Tea! But I Can Imagine 🤔 That There Are People , Out There , That Love 😘"Grease 2"! I Am Glad 😊😁 That I Did Not 🚫 Pay For My Movie Ticket 🎟️ Popcorn 🍿 Candy 🍫 Or My Coke!🥤🤔🙄😁😅😂🤣📽️🎟️🎟️🍿🍿🍫🍫🥤🥤🚶🚶🏻‍♀️ I Am Posting 📬 This At 12:25 p.m. , Tuesday Afternoon 🌁🛤️🛣️🏙️ , April 2, 2024.

[@lsimon343]

I’m so tired of people crapping on mommy dearest, that movie was incredible, and Faye Dunaway deserved an Oscar that had its camp moments, but it was an incredible portrayal. The costumes were unbelievably beautiful and the movie really captured the essence of John Crawford‘s life and the Times I’m really tired of people crapping on that movie.

[@RomanesEuntDomus.]

No

[@ButtersCCookie]

I never knew White People were mean to their kids before that. My Mom was worse than her. It was shocking. I remember being a child wondering how they knew my Mom.

[@donaldsalkovick396]

Using adjusted for inflation dollars is a deceptive tactic to be more dramatic

[@aaronmarcantel5367]

Worst movie without a doubt has to be the two Jakes with Jack. Came out I work in the theater got to see it for free and I walked out it was that BAD 😔😢

[@DerrickJLarson]

The producers of "Mac and Me" owe us all a public apology for making that atrocious movie.

[@monicam1548]

I loved Grease 2.

[@alexisgreen-hernandez8604]

Grease 2 was ok plus Michelle looked great like she always does. 👍 Amityville and Rosemary's Baby 👶 could be remade again with all the graphics we have now. Rhinestone lol 😆 😂 🤣 with Dolly and Sylvester lol 😆 😂 🤣. I love ❤ Howard the Duck as a Kid lol 😆 🤣 it was cool 😎. I would watch it again. I loved ❤ the Movie Who is that girl because of Madonna. However, Dick Tracy, Leage of their Own and Basic instantics were way better. The Alien movie was cute. Thanks 😎 for the video 📹 take care. Young Einstein lol 😆 😂.

[@MrKaywyn]

I really LOVE Howard The Duck.

[@mbowsher76]

Me too

[@EntertainMeNow78]

Me too

[@frankq1209]

I also thoroughly enjoyed Howard the Duck.

[@gittes98]

Why?

[@MrKaywyn]

@@gittes98 It's funny and imaginative.

[@MrDman21]

Seeing Sylvester Stallone singing country music is kinda hilarious 🤣

[@e.d.t.]

Without Young Einstein I never would have heard the song "I Hear Motion" which is still my jam. I can't knock Howard the Duck too much either because it's still entertaining, but to be fair I haven't seen it since the 90s probably, so maybe it hits different now.

[@DarkPhoenixSaga]

I liked "Great Southern Land" from that movie.

[@IronMikeDyson1979]

Very different, because it was allowed to be seen by children, duck nudity, near bestiality

[@juliemcarthur3004]

I liked Howard the duck

[@ButtersCCookie]

Why I've never had this robot is an American tragedy. No Rosies. Just nasty dolls that do nothing but nasty.

[@tychoremy1401]

1986 Judge Reinhold in Off Beat. Literally the worst movie I have ever seen and that is saying a lot.

[@ezekieltyrus5064]

know an actor who knows Maxwell Caulfield and says he readily admits when he was cast in Grease 2, it went right to his head and Maxwell became a spoiled brat and asshole to everybody and when the film bombed, nobody wanted anything to do with him. He did a few crappy movies, some tv but mostly did theater. Also, married to his best friend, a Lesbian 20 yr older than him and he's def gay. Great stories.

[@JohnH20111]

actually, you’re wrong about him Caulfield has been married since 1980 to actress Juliet Mills, daughter of actor Sir John Mills and writer Lady Mills (née Mary Hayley Bell), and is a brother-in-law of Jonathan Mills and actress Hayley Mills. Caulfield is stepfather to Melissa (née Miklenda; Mills' daughter from her second marriage) and Sean Caulfield (born Sean Alquist; Mills' son from her first marriage).[14][2]

[@ezekieltyrus5064]

@@JohnH20111 He married his best friend. Max is totally gay, bro. Been married for 20plus years to his best friend, the perfect beard. Grow up. He married a woman 20 yrs older than him. Was a male hustler in his late teens early 20s. Give me a break. SMH. My very gay friend knew him personally.

[@gbonkers666]

ISHTAR.....the horror.....the horror....

[@disneyfan8178]

I actually liked "Ishtar". Granted, it's no "Citizen Kane", but it's no "Plan 9 From Outer Space" either. And Dustin Hoffman & Warren Beatty worked well together.

[@jameslaw3740]

SLY should be singing a new song for Budweiser's commercial parodies today

[@katiejackson2178]

"Unlike 1984, 1985 would have a slew of gigantic hit movies" OK I have a big problem with this statement. First off there are a bunch of great movies from 1984. I would even say one of the best years in the 80's. Here's just a few from 1984: *Ghostbusters *The Terminator *Footloose *Sixteen Candles *Beverly Hills Cop *The Neverending Story *The Karate Kid *A Nightmare On Elm Street *Gremlins *Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom *Romancing The Stone *Star Trek 3: The Search For Spock And there are even more if you count cult classics

[@rhettdavison]

I totally agree with this list, except “Heathers”, the reasoning for it being in this list is the whole point of the movie.

[@IndiephantomSofaSinema]

You lost me right off the bat with Heaven's Gate and Rocky IV. These are masterpieces compared to anything that's been released in the past decade.

[@HorologicRannygazoo]

In 86, Howard the Duck was Shakespeare compared to Heartburn with Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. I do agree that Rhinestone was dreadful.

[@vidneypopples]

Jaws 3D

[@jamesbonnen]

Salsa, No Holds BArred

[@philwhite8749]

Worst Movie Ever.... Garbage Pail Kids

[@charlessalzman4377]

Grease 2 is definitely a guilty pleasure movie. It's bad, but those songs are catchy as hell. Plus I crushed on 4 of the cast members: Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Leif Green, and Pamela Adlon (12 year old me crushing on 16 year old her was fine). Still crush on Pamela. She ended up being a very prolific and recognized voice actor. Bobby on King of the Hill is probably her most recognizable role.

[@jasongodwin1319]

Bad movie - Krull. Good Movies - Time Bandits, Ice Pirates, The Last Starfighter. I also liked Enemy Mine but it seems a little slow when I watch it now, kinda like Stripes. Bad or Good? Police Academy series and Revenge of the Nerds series. Seriously I have watched them all so many times and I think they are both bad and good at the same time.

[@Salsuero]

Time Bandits, The Last Starfighter, and Enemy Mine... I will watch those any day. Police Academy was dumb funny. It's hard not to like the series just because it was in that vein of dumb comedy. Like it for what it is. Revenge of the Nerds -- now that's total gold.

[@kcthesledgestoryteller]

Between Rhinestone and Stop! Or my Mom will Shoot, you wish that the dichotomy between Stallone and lady costar in a comedy would work out. But the setting for a good premise would fall apart in both cases.

[@georgepapa3385]

You forgot about The Toxic Avenger

[@rogernordquist5596]

Wow you really threw 1984 under the bus and put 1985 on a pedestal. '84 had more hits than '85: Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Temple Of Doom, Karate Kid, Footloose, Beverly Hills Cop(which you incorrectly said was from '85). You even mention '85's Jewel Of The Nile yet don't mention '84's Romancing The Stone which was a bigger hit. Tho I do agree both Rhinestone and Fever Pitch suck lol.

[@jasongodwin1319]

Rhinestone was on a lot when I was a kid. My mom liked it. I watched it several times too cause it was on. I thought I just didn't get it.

[@edreid7872]

Where's Stayin’ Alive with John Travolta?..The sequel to Saturday Night Fever?..😂

[@staceybossert1408]

I absolutely love Grease 2 and the songs in the movie. But like someone else said, everyone has their own opinions.

[@creature6768]

Grease with john Travolta was the best

[@cherylmaden5989]

I LOVED rhinestone as a lil kid it was essentially a live cartoon think about it

[@crystalshaw8744]

I don't even remember any of the songs from the horrific Grease 2.

[@derrickleflore5618]

Leonard Part 6 was pretty awful.

[@josephrowe849]

Awful enough that even the now-disgraced Cosby disowned it and warned people not to go see it.

[@deementia6796]

God, looking back on the 80's, I LOVED Under the Rainbow, but it was a horrible movie. I'm guessing that perhaps maybe Princess Leia running around in a bra and slip probably made me enjoy it a bit more back then.

[@klel68]

I love Rhinestone, although Sylvester Stallone hates it I love it. I wish it would make a blu ray release I have it on DVD which is the best next thing.

[@georgeharris6851]

If you end up doing Most awful movies of the 1990's, you can start with Bonfire of the Vanities.

[@lizzybethnj617]

Battlefield Earth

[@ButtersCCookie]

Lol. I barely remember that. Melanie Griffin is awful...is that the movie?

[@georgeharris6851]

Yes, MG was in it. A couple of other awful movies, besides BE Catwoman Highlander II, The Sickening

[@besinji2000]

I had Howard the Duck on VHS and watched it probably 40 times. Not since 1990 probably lol

[@pablosonic892]

You should change the title to box office bombs because a lot of these films are irrefutably great.

[@Desibeatnik]

Yahoo Serious can GET IT

[@snex000]

How can you shit on 1984? Spinal Tap, Amadeus, Terminator, Ghostbusters, Karate Kid, Gremlins, Beverly Hills Cop was 84 not 85 (and had a DeLorean in it a full year before Back to the Future), and plenty more.

[@SteveBerryhill]

Enjoy your choices. Can't disagree. I will say Rocky 4 was awesome! Just sayin'.

[@markflowers7214]

Young Einstein was brilliant!

[@williampodoll]

LOVE GREASE 2!

[@John-kg3ei]

Uncle buck kick ass

[@retrogametech1626]

Uncle buck is my favorite movie

[@user-ir5vj3xj4i]

Drinkingstein is something beautiful

[@retrogametech1626]

Mac and me was awesome

[@cherylmaden5989]

I used to think Jaws 3d was a fever dream i half remembered! Bcuz i saw it on HBO both with and without 3d( i was lik)

[@melissagramling8348]

I loved Rhinestone!! and Grease 2!

[@ikeforshort5363]

Grease 2 ♥ should not be on this list, most 80s were about sex. I liked Mac and Me, sure the clay alien look was weird, but it was a cute story.

[@0159ralph]

Ishtar and Howard the Duck sucked.

[@creature6768]

Grease 2 was the worst

[@ericsmithhart8509]

Rocky IV was n the middle of the Cold War. Tensions were so high I remember people cheering as if it were a real fight! Gotta disagree. But still respect the list!

[@1trushadowclw642]

All yo years are off some of ur 84s are 83s most of ur 85s are 84s Beverly Hills cops was 84 Eddie Murphy made Best Defense in 85 a flop get yo yrs right & Grease 2 was a classic.

[@jaritime1406]

First Id watch Ed the Duck 1Million times again before Marves Eternals or Wokekonda Forever no Black Panta.. And most of those films flopped because they were not made for anyone they were made for everyone wanna see how not picking the Boys Girls correctly targetted films watch Disney FLOP hard time and time again TODAY

[@allnamesaretakenful]

When Blame it on Rio comes out of your mouth, it better come out with more respect!

[@Salsuero]

Supergirl and Blame it on Rio were not terrible movies!

[@amandaroth4026]

I love the movie grease two

[@clarencesmith2305]

Yahoo Serious did a second film called Reckless Kelly in 1993 oh Young Einstein is a 1988 movie.

[@dani3po]

In the Spanish version of Masked Singer, Bo Derek was one of the contestans. And Ana Obregón was one of the judges. The both worked in "Bolero". And Ana Obregón had the audacity to say it was a great movie. Also, unrelated but se had a son with the sperm of her dead son.

[@bluejedi723]

Howard the Duck kinda grows on you over time

[@joestjames8781]

Howard the duck was a great movie and is a cult classic movie in my top 100 movies cuz of lea Thompson

[@adventuresofchunkythesquirrel]

I still love Grease 2 & Rhinestone is awesome!

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Grease 2 was awful.

[@Bluerose888]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc I thought it was better then the first. Story line was better to me.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I felt that the movie producers could have picked someone better than Maxwell Caulfield.

[@milkmanman]

As a kid I absolutely loved Mac and me

[@crystalshaw8744]

I liked Who's That Girl.

[@robertlewisjr6017]

Get a life!!! Beverly Hills Cop is still the best movie!!! It's the one movie where the actor just was himself!!! It beats the original script where it was supposed to be another Rambo movie and Jennifer was a love interest. That told Eddie Murphy, this is what is going to happen the rest just do what you did on SNL!!! This movie does NOT belong on this list!!! Neither does Uncle Buck!!!

[@gogoyubari366]

Howard the Duck is one of my favorite movies!

[@PrinceCity007]

👍👍

[@ffpunk777]

Grease 2 was awesome lol

[@ldylkr]

Nothing wrong with Who's that girl?. It's funny in a silly, stupid way. Give it a chance.

[@user-ir5vj3xj4i]

Omg rocky 4 is awesome wtf

[@tinawarren8305]

Troll 2 absolutely awful 😂

[@leonardsl6667]

This is the subject that alerted me to the fact that something monumental had changed in history. Every generation hitherto had chosen to remember its good movies and forget about its bad ones. But this and all subsequent generations keep the tightest hold onto memories of its worst entertainment experiences. I've never understood that.

[@pferreira1983]

I would say the bad movies have some merits as well.

[@frayhua9716]

How about The Hulkster in No Holds Barried it's worst than Howard the Duck,Isthar and both Superman 3 and 4.

[@JLvatron]

Howard the Dolt was embarrassing. When WWF showed the music video for No Holds Barred, it told the entire story and spoiled the movie, so I didn't have to go see it, lol.

[@pferreira1983]

Superman III is a good movie, Superman IV isn't great but has its moments.

[@nicolemerrill9167]

Rhinestone is a funny movie

[@constancecherry3996]

Love grese tew

[@Salsuero]

Wrong! Howard The Duck was a GREAT movie.