#80sFantasyFilmClub

Return to Oz: Is This a Horror Movie or a Kids' Movie? - Reactor Dorothy is committed to an asylum, and it only gets weirder from there...

My newest #80sFantasyFilmClub article is up at @reactorsff.bsky.social. This time we’re looking at the childhood nightmare, #ReturntoOz. Go and comment. Share the article. Marvel at Fairuza Balk’s best performance!
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Fire and Ice: Swords, Sorcery, and Very Little Clothing – Reactor

My #80sFantasyFilmClub article on the Bakshi and Frazetta “masterpiece,” #FireandIce, is up at @reactorsff.bsky.social As one canny commenter already said, “it’s the only film where every frame could be spray painted on the side of a van.” Go and comment!

The NeverEnding Story: Childhood Trauma and the Stories That Change Us - Reactor An emotional touchstone for a generation of fantasy-loving kids...

A few days late, but my article on #theneverendingstory for @reactorsff.bsky.social is up! It’s the latest in my #80sfantasyfilmclub series and (perhaps) the most traumatic!

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Clash of the Titans: Perseus, Medusa, Claymation, and Camp - Reactor Greek myth served up by acting legends and Harryhausen creatures — what's not to love?

My article on #ClashoftheTitans is up at @reactorsff.bsky.social for the #80sFantasyFilmClub! It’s the only Ray Harryhausen/Laurence Olivier collaboration in existence so treat it with reverence. Make @lisarinnaofficial.bsky.social proud!

The Beastmaster: Fantasy Classic or Transcendent Schlok? - Reactor Rip Torn! Murderous ferrets! Are you not entertained?!

My newest article in the #80sFantasyFilmClub, on the transformationally campy #Beastmaster is up at @reactorsff.bsky.social
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Willow: Lessons in Bravery, Hope, and Having Fun With Fantasy Tropes - Reactor If you grew up loving this film, you're not alone.

My unfortunately timely #Willow article for @reactorsff.bsky.social #80sfantasyfilmclub is up! The late #ValKilmer is every bit as charming as you remember

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Dragonslayer: A Fantasy Cult Classic With a Brutal Edge - Reactor You might slay the dragon, but the system remains rigged.

The inaugural article in my #80sFantasyFilmClub is up at @reactorsff.bsky.social
It’s on the dark cult classic, #Dragonslayer