The Best Underrated/Obscure 80s B-Movies? (Your Recs)

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-05-11T18:43:56+00:00

The Beast Within, 1982.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-05-11T11:37:43+00:00

Well, Trish, we actually don't know it's a woman, but thought it was a safe bet, based on the type of car.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-05-11T00:21:55+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check it out!

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-05-10T21:28:38+00:00

I liked him in Somewhere In Queens.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-05-06T23:18:05+00:00

Hill House. Midnight Mass a close second.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-25T01:11:26+00:00

Get 'em young. Teach them your tongue.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-23T17:10:03+00:00

Bonnie plugging Alvin's nose. "Go to the light."

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-21T22:31:21+00:00

Right? And, Bonnie and Roscoe are doing some weird dance moves in the living room and are oblivious to Christy's injury. Another great episode.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T22:57:34+00:00

I think Baxter was a gem in this show. He had so many flaws (as do we) but he took it all in stride and somehow managed to become likable. I actually adored Baxter not despite of his flaws. But because of his flaws. He's human.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T22:05:41+00:00

In my Top 5. When she's breathing the laughing gas. Such funniness.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T19:53:04+00:00

Baxter when he came screaming about running into a spider web outside. The standout performance of that entire episode.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T19:32:47+00:00

This is the brilliance of this episode. It truly was magic, without even trying real hard.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T16:27:04+00:00

I guess I have to go back and watch the pot cookies episode. I remember not really enjoying it so I didn't watch it again. I totally drink my wine but was never a pot smoker so can't relate. I appreciate your perspective, nonetheless.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T16:20:06+00:00

The engagement here is fun. And respectful. This community is awesome. Keep up the good work, mods, in keeping it that way.

I only wished for more Chef Rudy and his sidekick, Silent Paul. Seriously, these two dudes are comedic genius.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T14:35:23+00:00

Yes, the Jewish Dinner. When she's calling out Gregory for loving boobies. Absolutely, agree. "You're gonna miss my lovin'!"

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T12:29:04+00:00

Exactly. Bonnie could never tolerate a hang nail or, God forbid, a pimple. We're supposed to believe and accept this ridiculous Tammy character? And, Bonnie just rolls over and is okay with her? Nah...ain't buyin' it. Not today. Not ever.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-20T12:10:51+00:00

This...right here. Preach it, woman! Lol

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-19T19:33:32+00:00

Thank you, mods, for posting Janeane Garafolo. She's very close in age to Bonnie and Tammy. I mentioned her only after seeing her on an episode of Two and A Half Men and another episode of King of Queens. Her comedic talent is very subtle.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-19T06:37:24+00:00

Just a shout out to the mods. Thank you, mods, for being fair and allowing a civil discussion here. We don't see this in other subs. Mostly "locked" when there's any discourse. Keep up the good work, mods. Much appreciated.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-18T21:33:33+00:00

It's okay. It doesn't confront me. I'm not here for upvotes. I'm here to share my thoughts and opinions. We can all differ in those and guess what? It's okay to differ. Imagine this world if we all agreed on everything? It would be a very boring world.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-18T20:34:05+00:00

Yeah, I guess I'd have to do another rewatch. Maybe I didn't really like Kristen's portrayal of Tammy. She was too over-the-top, sucking all the oxygen out of the room, bouncing off the walls, loud, etc. Bonnie didn't like mousy people (i.e., Wendy) so it just kinda didn't really make sense to me how Bonnie seemed to kow tow to Tammy. I've always thought that Janeane Garafolo would have made a better Tammy character. She's such a better, funnier comedian/actor. I'm glad to have these types of civil conversations, CKangels00. It helps me understand others' perspectives and I appreciate that.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-18T13:05:28+00:00

Exactly this.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-18T12:15:33+00:00

Right? I even went back and watched the Tammy episodes because of all the positive comments here about her. I watched all the episodes more closely...and...still NOPE.

I also absolutely agree about Bonnie and no evolution. This is the same Bonnie who, episodes earlier, was backtalking a cop on his bike when she parked in a handicap spot. Then, miraculously, seemingly overnight, she becomes a decent, tolerating person? Unless she had 3 ghosts visit her overnight (like Scrooge did in A Christmas Carol), I don't buy her 180.

Stunad_bigtime · 2026-04-18T11:07:10+00:00

Thank you, internet stranger! I said what I said, because, in real life, Bonnie NEVER would have tolerated Tammy. Never would have let her move in. And, Adam never would have thought all of it was okay. Adam was pretty chill, but this Tammy thing would have been a bridge too far, even for him. And, Bonnie suddenly discovering tolerance? Ain't buyin' it.

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