Some years are marked by great films that we remember for a long time, while other years give us films that don’t meet our expectations. In 1983, films were a mix of bold ideas, mediocre executions, and failed attempts to capture people’s imaginations. IMDb says that these are the worst films of 1983; do you agree?
1. Two of a Kind (1983)
Two of a Kind tried to bring back John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, using their Grease chemistry as a selling point. But the film’s complicated story about angels trying to save Earth didn’t have the same magic as their first movie together. Instead, it was a boring romantic comedy that had trouble staying on its feet.
2. Krull (1983)
The story of Krull was meant to combine aspects of science fiction and fantasy as it followed a prince’s mission to save a princess from an alien invader. Even though the movie had an interesting idea, it had trouble balancing all of its different parts. As a result, the story was all over the place and didn’t hold people’s attention.
3. Deal of the Century (1983)
In Deal of the Century, Chevy Chase played an arms salesman who had to deal with the dangerous world of selling weapons worldwide. Even though the movie had a good idea, its efforts at dark comedy and social commentary fell flat, making it a dull satire that didn’t make an impression.
4. Flashdance (1983)
The movie Flashdance was about a young woman who wanted to become a professional dancer. Even though the film’s dance scenes and soundtrack are well-known, its thin plot and shallow characters led to a mixed response and put it in the category of films that didn’t live up to their full promise.
5. Losin’ It (1983)
Losin’ It tried to be like a coming-of-age comedy, but its predictable and often crude humor made it hard to enjoy. The story of a group of friends looking for excitement south of the border didn’t work, making the movie a forgettable entry in the teen comedy genre with Tom Cruise.
6. Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983)
To cash in on the success of science fiction action films, Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone instead disappoints with a mediocre plot and cheap special effects. Even though the movie tried to be a story from another world, it wasn’t very good at it.
7. Daniel (1983)
Daniel was about what happened after the Rosenberg spy case, and it focused on the couple’s children who were put to death. Even though the subject matter could have made for a good drama, the way the story was told and the characters’ development made it hard to care about them.
8. D.C. Cab (1983)
D.C. Cab was a comedy with a large cast that was about a Washington, D.C., car company that was having trouble. Even though the movie had a lot of funny people in it, the disjointed humor and lack of a clear story made it hard to laugh and made it a bland comedy.
9. The Keep (1983)
The film The Keep aimed to combine horror and fantasy themes in a World War II setting, but its convoluted plot and erratic pacing left viewers perplexed. Even though the movie had an interesting idea, it was hard to follow, which helped it get a reputation as one of the worst films of 1983.
10. Sudden Impact (1983)
This movie was the fourth film in the Dirty Harry series. Clint Eastwood played the main character, but the film’s formulaic story and lack of new ideas made it one of the weaker ones.
11. Eddie Macon’s Run (1983)
The main character of Eddie Macon’s Run is a man who gets out of jail and goes on the run to clear his name. Even though the movie had an interesting idea, the way it was made and put together made it a forgettable thriller that didn’t excite me.
12. Superman III (1983)
Superman III was different from the first two films in the series because it tried to be funny, which fans didn’t like. The movie was one of the weakest in the Superman movie series because its tone was all over the place, and the bad guy wasn’t very interesting.
13. Jaws 3-D (1983)
Aiming to cash in on the success of the original Jaws films, Jaws 3-D instead relies on cheap special effects and a lack of suspense, leaving audiences feeling let down. Jaws 3-D had trouble recapturing the magic of the first two films because it didn’t have the same level of excitement.
14. Revenge of the Pink Panther (1983)
Although it was an attempt to continue the groundbreaking Pink Panther series, Revenge of the Pink Panther was ultimately a disappointment due to its stale jokes and overused humor. Even though Peter Sellers was back as the clumsy Inspector Clouseau, the movie didn’t have the newness that made the first ones so famous.
15. Warrior of the Lost World (1983)
The low-budget production standards and uninspired plot in Warrior of the Lost World meant the picture didn’t connect with fans searching for enjoyable genre entertainment despite its attempt to merge post-apocalyptic action and science fiction elements.
16. The Black Stallion Returns (1983)
The movie The Black Stallion Returns was about the experiences of a boy and his horse, but it was a disappointment because it didn’t have enough emotional depth or an exciting story. Even though the book was trendy, the movie had trouble capturing the magic of the first Black Stallion movie.
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Source: IMDb.