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15 Classic '80s Movies That Would Be Completely Rewritten Today (Back in Time Today)

"The 1980s gave us some of the most iconic movies in history, but many of them haven't aged well. What seemed harmless or even progressive back then often looks outdated or problematic through today's cultural lens. Movies from this era often featured stereotypes, questionable romantic storylines, and jokes that simply wouldn't fly in modern filmmaking. Let's look at 15 beloved '80s classics that would need major rewrites if they were made today." - backintimetoday.com Creator's note: this list would've put John Hughes out of a job, as he wrote 4 of these films' screenplays.
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Sixteen Candles (1984)
Sixteen Candles (1984)
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Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
2
The Breakfast Club (1985)
The Breakfast Club (1985)
3
Weird Science (1985)
Weird Science (1985)
4
Pretty in Pink (1986)
Pretty in Pink (1986)
5
Mannequin (1987)
Mannequin (1987)
6
Big (1988)
Big (1988)
7
Short Circuit (1986)
Short Circuit (1986)
8
Heathers (1988)
Heathers (1988)
9
Splash (1984)
Splash (1984)
10
Teen Wolf (1985)
Teen Wolf (1985)
11
Trading Places (1983)
Trading Places (1983)
12
Working Girl (1988)
Working Girl (1988)
13
The Goonies (1985)
The Goonies (1985)
14
Gremlins (1984)
Gremlins (1984)
15
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