Memory Lane: Can You Name These 80s Movie Quotes?
The 1980s marked a golden era for cinema, producing a plethora of iconic films that have left an indelible mark on pop culture.
Let’s revisit some of the most iconic quotes from 80s movies and challenge ourselves to name the films they belong to.
14. “Snakes! Why’d it have to be snakes?”
From the first movie that started the iconic Indiana Jones series, Raiders of the Lost Ark, this line was making light about one of Indiana Jones’ obstacles on his quest for the Ark of the Covenant.
13. “Strange Things are Afoot at the Circle K!”
“Strange Things are Afoot at the Circle K” was the iconic line from the beloved’ Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ movie. The Circle K store is where star Keanu Reeves utters these words.
12. “No, I Am Your Father.”
Not your everyday parental reveal, huh? Ladies and gents, Darth Vader voiced by the formidable James Earl Jones, rocks the galaxy with this one in ‘The Empire Strikes Back.’
11. “Come With Me if You Want to Live.”
Considered one of the golden nuggets amongst 80s movie quotes, this line from the epic ‘Terminator 2’ movie screams action and urgency. You can practically hear the gunfire in the background, and feel the heat of the explosion – it’s heart-throbbing!
10. “I am Serious and Don’t Call Me Shirley.”
Remember giggling when Leslie Nielsen, never cracking a smile, articulated this line in ‘Airplane!’? It’s just too good. A definite must-watch.
9. “That’s Not a Knife…. That’s a Knife.”
This has to be the king of six-word stories! All hail ‘Crocodile Dundee’ for handing down these words to generations of wide-eyed kids itching for an adventure down under. What’s life without a brush with danger, right?
8. “I Feel the Need, the Need For Speed.”
Brace yourselves, we’re entering a bull’s raceway now – rock-hard muscles, vibrant jet planes, and the insurmountable Need for Speed! Straight from Tom Cruise’s pulsating ‘Top Gun,’ this line became a pop culture phenomenon, raising pulses and giving wings to many dreams of flying high!
7. “Hey, You Guys!!”
This one is a punch to your nostalgia-packed heart moments, ain’t it? It rang through the ’80s with frenzied energy, making it a memorable call to adventure from the popular ‘Goonies.’
6. “Stephanie Reassemble.”
The humble request of an adorable robot, ‘Short Circuit’s’ Johnny 5, after squashing a grasshopper brings a smile even today.
5. “Death By Stereo.”
Brace yourself for a chilling reminder of the ‘Lost Boys.’ This spine-tingling line reflects the unique blend of horror and dark humor that became the template for many thrillers to come.
4. “I Don’t Get It.”
If you scratched your head when you heard “I don’t get it,” don’t sweat it, you were not alone. Old-timers, however, got this gem from Tom Hanks’s classic ‘Big.’
3. “Not gonna make it, Not gonna make it, Not gonna make it!”
“Gonna make it, Gonna make it, Not gonna make it, Not gonna make it, Not gonna make it!” For those lookin’ to relive the chills from Spielberg’s classic ‘Jaws,’ recall this frantic line. The quote spoke of the terror of a tense situation where our fellas were unsure of their fate.
2. “Catch Ya Later, Navigator.”
“Catch Ya Later, Navigator,” brings back memories from the action-packed ‘Flight of the Navigator.’ Paul Reubens delivered one of the best quotes in 90s movie history as the beloved character, Max.
1. “Wax On, Wax Off.”
Who wouldn’t remember the legendary “Wax on, wax off” from The Karate Kid? It’s amazing how something as mundane as a car wash could turn into an unforgettable training routine.
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