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80s Flick Flashback

80s Flick Flashback

By: Timothy Williams
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 Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/80sflickflashback/subscribe The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is for everyone who either grew up watching movies in the 80's or discovered the joy of these cinematic treasures. On each episode creator and host Tim Williams, along with a guest co-host, discuss an 80's flick by sharing their first-time watch memories, favorite iconic scenes, and even learning some behind the scenes facts and stories along the way.321711 Art
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  • #149 - "Mannequin" (1987) with Bethany Wells

    #149 - "Mannequin" (1987) with Bethany Wells
    Nov 7 2025

    Long before Kim Cattrall appeared on HBO as the outspoken, sexually confident, “I’ll try anything once” Samantha Jones in Sex and the City, she played an Egyptian woman under a spell and reincarnated as a shop-window dummy. Inspired by Pygmalion, the tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses poem which tells the story of a sculptor who fell in love with a statue he had carved, it’s admittedly the kind of storyline that was only plausible in the 1980s. And we loved every second of it!

    So hop on your motorcycle, meet us at Prince & Company Department Store, and keep an eye out for vicious guard-dog, Rambo, as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Bethany Wells, discuss “Mannequin” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast!

    Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
    • ​If "Mannequin" seems a little formulaic to you, that's no accident. It was the first movie produced by Hollywood market research guru Joseph Farrell, who perfected the system of focus groups and test audiences that studios often use to tweak films and make them more commercial.
    • ​No one from the original film, except Taylor, returned for the 1991 sequel, "Mannequin 2: On the Move." This time, the dummy-come-to-life was yet another "Pretty in Pink" alum, Kristy Swanson.
    • ​Mannequin was written and directed by Michael Gottlieb, who had to wait until 1993 for another go with the Hulk Hogan vehicle "Mr. Nanny".

    Sources:

    Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojo

    https://www.moviefone.com/news/mannequin-movie-facts/

    https://www.fast-rewind.com/trivia_mannequin.htm

    https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/11080/when-kim-cattrall-played-a-mannequin-come-to-life-in-1987

    Some sections were composed by ChatGPT

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    56 mins
  • #148 - "Fright Night" (1985) with Chris Adams

    #148 - "Fright Night" (1985) with Chris Adams
    Oct 31 2025

    This '80s flick is to All Hallows’ Eve what "A Christmas Story" is to Christmas: a true classic deserving a 24-hour marathon and a wild all-night celebration where blood takes the place of alcohol. Director Tom Holland’s heartfelt homage to vampire movies breathed new life into a horror subgenre that was, sadly, starting to fade away, much like an undead creature of the night. It brought the vampire back into the spotlight, setting the stage for other nostalgic blood-sucking hits of the era, such as "The Lost Boys", "Near Dark", and "Bram Stoker’s Dracula".

    So grab your binoculars, crucifix, and garlic necklace as Tim Williams and guest co-host Chris Evans discuss “Fright Night” from 1985 on this special Halloween episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast!

    Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

    According to Chris Sarandon, he wanted Jerry to whistle "Whistle While You Work" rather than "Strangers in the Night" when first confronting Charley. But Disney would not give their permission to use the song.

    To evoke a genuine frightened reaction when Charley first sees Amy as a vampire, William Ragsdale did not see the stunt actress in makeup beforehand.

    Evil Ed's complex death scene, designed by Edlund and Bruno, strategically used darkness and quick cuts to obscure details. They intentionally reduced the lighting, relying on elements like a swinging chandelier that Wolf Ed crashes into. Visual effects cinematographer Bill Neil stated this swinging light was crucial, as the shifting shadows allowed them to hold shots longer, making the "brief glimpses" of the character highly effective.

    Sources:

    Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojo

    https://www.dreadcentral.com/lists/261132/fearsome-facts-8-things-didnt-know-fright-night-1985/

    Some sections were composed by ChatGPT


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    52 mins
  • #147 - "Evil Dead 2" with Nicholas Pepin & Laramy Wells

    #147 - "Evil Dead 2" with Nicholas Pepin & Laramy Wells
    Oct 24 2025

    Before director Sam Raimi achieved major box office success with the original Spider-Man trilogy, he was primarily recognized as the cult filmmaker behind The Evil Dead series. In 1981, Raimi and star Bruce Campbell created The Evil Dead, offering their humorous and irreverent take on horror, featuring Ash—a clumsy fool—being terrorized by ghouls in a cabin surrounded by woods. The film's success led to this 80s flick, which serves as a pseudo-sequel and remake, blending the grotesque style of the first film with slapstick comedy that echoes Raimi’s fondness for The Three Stooges.

    Join us at the creeky old cabin, turn on the reel-to-reel recorder, and strap on the chainsaw as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin and Laramy Wells discuss “Evil Dead 2” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast!

    Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

    • Ash's chainsaw appears to switch hands in one scene. This is because Sam Raimi decided Ash should walk the opposite way across the room in that scene, so he flipped the negative.
    • The poster for the movie shows a close-up of a skeleton with eyes. This creature is not seen anywhere in the movie, but a similar enemy does show up in the sequel, "Army of Darkness".

    Sources:

    Wikipedia, IMDB

    https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/evil-dead-2-dead-by-dawn-movie-facts

    Some sections were composed by ChatGPT

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media.

    • Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/
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    • Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfb
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    56 mins
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