10 Cult ’80s Flicks That Make Great Double Features

The ’80s were weird, wonderful, and sometimes terrifying. Between the mullets, neon, and synths, the decade churned out movies that were either so bad they’re brilliant or so brilliant they’re still twistedly fun. If you want to kick back, grab a friend, and have a double feature that’s pure nostalgia chaos, these are the films Johnny Spoiler recommends.

1. The Lost Boys (1987)

Vampires, leather jackets, and that immortal 80s vibe. Pair it with Fright Night and you’re living your teen-goth dreams.

2. Re-Animator (1985)

Gross, hilarious, and shockingly clever. Team this up with The Return of the Living Dead for a night of gorey laughs and questionable life choices.

3. Labyrinth (1986)

David Bowie, puppets, and a maze that will haunt your dreams. Follow it with The Dark Crystal and dive into full-on fantasy weirdness.

4. They Live (1988)

John Carpenter’s satire-slash-action flick. Pop it with Invasion of the Body Snatchers and watch aliens and consumerism collide in glorious 80s style.

5. Beetlejuice (1988)

Michael Keaton as the most chaotic ghost ever. Pair it with Gremlins for mischievous, darkly comedic vibes.

6. The Thing (1982)

Suspense, paranoia, and practical effects that still creep people out. Follow it with Videodrome if you really want to see your brain melt.

7. Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

Action, comedy, and mystical martial arts chaos. Pair it with Kung Fu Hustle vibes (or another campy action) for maximum fun.

8. Flash Gordon (1980)

Cheesy, campy, and unapologetically colorful. A double feature with The Last Starfighter = 80s space adventure perfection.

9. Maniac Cop (1988)

Cops gone bad and street-level chaos. Pair it with Street Trash if you’re in a particularly twisted mood.

10. Time Bandits (1981)

Terry Gilliam’s surreal adventure. Follow it with Brazil (or another trippy Gilliam flick) for maximum head-spin effect.

Final Popcorn Note

The 80s didn’t do subtle, and neither should your double features. Grab your VHS, mix a little chaos with nostalgia, and get ready to laugh, cringe, and wonder why these movies were ever greenlit. Trust me, Johnny Spoiler approved.