Shoulder pads, yuppies, and synthesiser key-tars, buddy-cops, time travellers, and adventurous kid-gangs - it’s time to commemorate the movies produced by the laissez-faire era of excess, cold war, and outrageous hair.
The 1980s had a lot to live up to in following the 70s, a decade that brought us many a cinematic masterpiece, with the likes of Jaws, Star Wars, The Godfather and Alien barely scratching the surface of its release catalogue. Thankfully the 80s did itself proud and, through a healthy mix of original titles and excellent sequels, provided some of the best ground-breaking comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, action, and horror movies of all time. Just think how different the modern landscape of film would look without Die Hard, Terminator, Blade Runner and The Shining…
To celebrate the decade, we’ve brought together some of the best 80s movie tees available and they're, like, totally bodacious - there's movie poster prints and fan-only references from blockbuster smashes and cult classics alike. Take your pick.
If the 80s isn't your era, have no fear. We've got the 1970s and 1990s covered, too.
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The Best 80s Movie T-Shirts
1 of 19Nakatomi Corporation - Die Hard, 1988
Word has it that Nakatomi Corporation throw the most unforgettable Christmas parties.
3 of 19Voight Kampff – Blade Runner, 1982
Ridley Scott threw the audience in at the deep end when he opened his sci-fi noir masterpiece with Deckard testing for Replicants with the Voight Kampff device, but we wouldn't have it any other way.
4 of 19Lao Che Air Freight - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1984
The health and safety averse Lao Che Air Freight, specialising in the transportation of farmyard animals, grumpy university professors, and improvised dingy-slash-parachutes.
5 of 19Back to the Future Distressed Movie Poster - Back to the Future, 1985
The film that has it all – high-school hijinks, flux capacitors, and a killer Chuck Berry rendition. No wonder it's a classic.
6 of 19Flash – Flash Gordon, 1980
Gordon's alive?! Come on, all together now… "FLASH! AHHAAA…"
7 of 19Camp Crystal Lake - Friday the 13th, 1980
Rather than petitioning like a normal citizen, Mrs. Voorhess has a very different plan for making sure Camp Crystal Lake doesn't reopen.
8 of 19Miracle Max MLT - The Princess Bride, 1987
When not making his way through life as a folk healer, Miracle Max conjures up the most delicious of snacks - the mutton, lettuce, and tomato sarnie. Its best when the mutton is nice and lean, of course.
9 of 19Skynet – The Terminator, 1984
A wild sci-fi ride of time-travelling cyborg assassins and truck chases that also explores the anxieties surrounding AI, whilst remaining endlessly entertaining. What a film.
10 of 19Apollo Creed – Rocky, 1976
The Master of Disaster vs. the Italian Stallion may sound like a damn monster movie, but Creed has still managed to don his finest headwear. Classy, as always.
11 of 19Labyrinth Poster – Labyrinth, 1986
'Ello! This is a tee to remind you of the babe, the babe with the power…
12 of 19Lethal Weapon Japanese Poster – Lethal Weapon, 1987
The unhappy pairing of Riggs and Murtaugh makes for buddy-cop gold, and the Japanese film poster makes for a damn cool tee.
13 of 19Goonies Long Sleeved – The Goonies, 1985
Hey, you guys! Here's a long-sleeved tee that's perfect for donning on your quest for One Eyed Willie's riches.
14 of 19USS Sulaco Crew Dot Matrix – Aliens, 1986
A screen-accurate reproduction of the ill-fated crew manifest from the USS Sulaco.
15 of 19The Neverending Story Poster - The Neverending Story, 1984
The Neverending Story is a classic that provided an entire generation with never-ending nightmares.
16 of 19Because I Was Inverted – Top Gun, 1986
A 4G inverted dive with a Mig 28? We'd like to see a copy of that polaroid.
17 of 19Leia & Han, - Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, 1980
An iconic moment in cinema and Star Wars history, and probably one of the most Han Solo things Han Solo ever said.
18 of 19The Overlook Hotel – The Shining, 1980
The Overlook Hotel is in need of a new caretaker. Applicants must be able to cope with long hours of isolation, creepy twins, and be willing to avoid room 237.
19 of 19The Wyld Stallyns - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, 1989
A fitting tribute to a most excellent band. Party on, dudes!
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