19 movies from the 80s we wish we could see again on the big screen

Modified Feb 12, 2025 15:32 ET

"The Terminator", Image Source - Orion Pictures

5) The Terminator (1984)

The Terminator with its low budget became an instant classic. The movie is credited with launching the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and further cementing the talent of James Cameron as a director. The film set in the year 2029 is about a deadly cyborg assassin called T-800 sent back in time to kill Sarah Cooper, whose son would be leading a protest in the future against the AI. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, with his famous line "I will be back” and a robotic delivery combined with intense physical presence became legendary with this movie.