Q.1.
Who was the writer of the 1980s blockbuster Ghostbusters?

What inspired the writer Dan Aykroyd to write Ghostbusters was his great grandfather, grandfather, and father, who were all interested in the paranormal. The director, Ivan Reitman, voiced two characters, Silmer and Zuul.

Q.2.
What two sequels of Star Wars were made in the 1980s?

The first Star Wars film was released in the year 1977. The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019) are two of the latest Star Wars movies.

Q.3.
What inspired the writer of the movie 16 Candles to write the story?

John Hughes started to write 16 Candles when he received a headshot of Molly Ringwald and finished it over the weekend. John Hughes liked Ringwald's face and liked her kindred spirit.

Q.4.
What was supposedly the original title of the movie The Breakfast Club?

The library where the group spent detention is actually a converted high school gymnasium. Ten thousand books were donated by the Chicago Public Library to dress the set.

Q.5.
Aside from Star Wars, what other films were blockbusters in the 80s?

These blockbuster films have greatly influenced other films of similar genres. Due to the success of the films, remakes and sequels were made just like for Star Wars.

Q.6.
Which Columbia Pictures film became the 2nd highest-grossing film of the 80s?

The Ghostbusters remake wasn't as successful as the original 80s film. The latest remake featured a new version that cast women as the Ghostbusters.

Q.7.
What was the last 80s movie Jim Henson directed before his unexpected death?

Famous stars of the 80s, Sarah Jessica Parker, Laura Dern, Helena Bonham Carter, and Marisa Tomei all auditioned to play the role of Sarah. Director Jim Henson died due to pneumonia.

Q.8.
Which were the popular Horror Films originally made and produced in the 1980s?

Horror films became popular here in the 80s. Because these were all great horror films, remakes have been done for these films, like the one made for Poltergeist.

Q.9.
Who played the role of Batman in the 1980s film?

Fans protested when it was announced that Michael Keaton had landed the role of Batman. The studio, Warner Bros., received a total of 50,000 hate letters.

Q.10.
Who was the actor that was considered to play the role of Duckie in Pretty in Pink?

Characters Andie and Duckie were supposed to end up together in the original ending. However, test audiences hated it, so it was reshot where Blane and Andie ended up together.