1981 in Film - The Cinema Snob 

One of the greatest things about these yearly reviews is looking at the poster art. It's amazing how talented these artists were and it's a shame this is no longer an aspect of film production.

I’ve watched Polyester and History of the World Part 1 for New Years Eve for the past ~20 years. Still not sure how that became a tradition, but always a great way to end the year!

3 hours of Cinema Snob?! What the fuck?! What did I do to deserve so much awesomeness?!😃😎

You can tell Brad is a MST3K fan by him naming the director of 'Take This Job and Shove It' as Gus Trichinosis (a running joke on the show) over his real name, Gus Trikonis.

This was a great time to be a moviegoer. I was reviewing many of these films for the college paper at the time while hitting all of the many venues for arthouse, indie, foreign and classic movies that existed in the big city at the time. I would watch new stuff one day and RW Fassbinder, or the Marx Brothers, or Humphrey Bogart or D.W. Griffith the next. There will never be the likes of those times again.

Lloyd (audio) -> 41:28 Thank you, Brad, for this. I enjoyed your ‘1980 in Film’ video last year and was ecstatic to see you continued the cinematic retrospective. As a horror fan, I have seen pretty much all of the horror/slasher films of ’81 (except for Scream, Nightmare, and Watcher In The Woods, and I plan on watching all of them, along with ‘Thief’). In total, I’ve seen 67 of the films you covered in ‘1981 in Film’. I know it takes you several months to get these types of retrospective videos done and I greatly appreciate your efforts. It offers us opportunities to watch movies that we ordinarily wouldn’t be interested in viewing. Can’t wait to see ‘1982 in Film’ next year! P.S. - My birthday is three days before yours! 😊

Brad, consider this a compliment; it does feel good for you to be born in the same year as fellow RU-vidrs Doug Walker of Nostalgia Critic, Sean "Smeghead" Moore of Cinematic Excrement, and Adam Buckley from A Dose of Buckley.

3 hours of the Snob? You spoil us, Brad!

Man,what a year '81 was. I was 8 years old and had an equal amount of intrigue,fear,and fascination at the movies that were being released in the theaters and the flicks that were being featured on Cable that I couldn't watch without sneaking out to view. Love this analysis!

Here's a 1981 movie that you forgot and I watched for the first time yesterday. It's called Southern Comfort, it stars Keith Carradine, Powers Booth, Alan Autry, and Fred Ward and was directed by Walter Hill. It was a about a group of Louisiana National Guardsmen who get hunted down by Cajuns after stealing their boats. When I looked it up, the movie didn't do great financially and Walter Hill said it was more well received outside of America. It's definitely one of his best movies.

I know these retrospectives probably won’t get a whole lot of views, but I would love to see more of these done for movies from the 80s and 90s.

You give me flashbacks. This was a year you could work at McDees, go to the theater or drive in and see so many movies while being stoned. Thanks for the memories.🤣

Have been looking forward to this. The 1980 vid gave me a bunch of movies to check out, so cant imagine how many this one will

Worth a whole year of waiting, Brad. Now I start waiting for 1982 next year - get all the rest you need - and take your time.

Hey Man. Thanks for doing these. I know it takes a lot of work but it’s thoroughly entertaining. What you do is appreciated.

Excalibur is one of my all time favorite movies.!

I was 5 years old and due to the fact my parents couldn’t find a baby sitter, I went along with them to celebrate my godfather’s 21st birthday. After dinner at Red Lobster, my godfather brought up that he wanted to see a movie. For whatever reason, STRIPES was either sold out or the last show of the day had started. Second choice was TARZAN, THE APE MAN!! My parents said they got so many looks from others in the audience and were glad I just fell asleep within the first 10 minutes. Great video!

1:07:58 History of the World Part II was just announced for Hulu a couple weeks ago

Mum dragged me along to Raiders, I was 9 years old and didn't want to go. I thought it was going to be crap. 10 minutes in I had ascended to heaven.

I had a very straight-laced great aunt who went to see "Nice Dreams" ,based on the title alone, thinking it was a saccharin family type movie. She didn't last too long before vacating the theatre!

3 FLAMING HOURS!!! What next, a review on dances with wolves where the video is just as long as this.

1981 was truly an underrated year for great films. Let's GOOOOOOO!!!!!

Glad he is doing a video about Movies that came out during the 1980s Era.

I've been waiting for this since finishing the first one a couple of hours after it dropped

Brad, I commend you. This video and your 1980 retrospective are tied for two of my favorites of yours. Thank you for your incredible research, fantastic editing and wit that is unmatched. You’re hilarious and so bright. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and can’t wait to see what you come up with next.

There is nothing like this on the internet. I enjoyed every second.

Ms .45 is a legitimately good film in the vein of Taxi Driver.

I have watched you for over a decade, and these year round ups are the best videos you have ever done. They must take a lot of research and editing. I am grateful for your hard work.

"Let's go back 40 years, ha ha ha, I'm old." I felt that in my soul. Every time I remember I'm 42, it still feels somehow wrong.

Cutter’s Way is one of my all time favorite movies! Criminally underrated!

So a few years ago I saw Excalibur on the big screen with Boorman himself presenting. In his presentation he talked about casting Nicole Williamson and Hellen Mirrin as both had played their respective parts in the stage play. When he cast Williamson he asked if he was going to cast Mirrin too and hoped he wouldn't cause "She kept trying to fuck me." When he cast Mirrin she asked if he was going to cast Williamson and said "He kept trying to fuck me!"

Ah, Chu Chu and the Philly Flash. A movie I only know about because it's a MST3k reference.

Cinema Snob, you are a master at taking a deep dive into these movies. LOVE your commentary and quick wit. Can't wait to watch 1982.

Thank you for taking me back. I saw all of those movies at one time or another except Sphinx. I recall a movie critic at the time warning, "SPHINX STINKS." The best memories are from seeing Pam Grier rolled up in a carpet, and the ending to "Dogs Of War." I'm fifteen minutes in and fully invested. Great movies, all! Again, thank you. SUBSCRIBED!

Some of my favorite movies from 1981: The Howling, Scanners, Hell Night, Halloween II, My Bloody Valentine, Galaxy of Terror, Wolfen, American Werewolf, The Burning, F13 2, Night School, The Prowler, Graduation Day, Happy Bday to Me, Clash of the Titans, Dragonslayer, Outland & Graduation Day. Got to see them all theatrically at the young age of 13! 😵‍💫 On tv it was Dark Night of the Scarecrow & The Intruder Within.

Such a great video. When I was a kid in the 70's, they played " Heartbeeps," "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes," and "Caveman" a lot on TV. They are all great but Heartbeeps is literally my favorite film ever. They also used to play a movie which you simply must see called " The Electric Grandmother" which actually gave me nightmares as a kid. Your Heartbeeps poster is awesome, great to see another fan of the film. Very underappreciated movie imo.

Thanks so much for this Brad! It obviously took a lot of work and it was so worth it!

I love when he imitates a stuffy, pompous guy losing his shit.

Why the hell was Brad not brought in for the "In Search of Darkness" documentaries?

I’ve literally been looking forward to your video since you released the 1980 video last year. You did not disappoint!

Seriously Brad...this is the best thing you've come up with. I watched the 1980 one several times( and rediscovered the girl the gold watch and everything which has haunted me since childhood. ) Having grown up in the 80s this just brings a big goofy smile to my face. Kudos to you and especially to Laura because I'm sure she's giving you the same stink eye that my wife does when I'm way too into my paintings. Fantastic work, man. I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the decade. But...are you maybe going to do shows from the Era in the same way you're doing trailers? I'd watch that.

You missed an Indiana Jones actor. Paul Freeman, who played Belloq, was one of the Mercenaries with Christopher Walken in Dogs of War...

Finally some love for Shock Treatment , loved it since I was a kid

Cool! I'm an 80s baby myself. 1982 is when I came into this crazy world. November 7 to be exact. I'm looking forward to your 1982 Snob episode. 👍😎

I've actually seen that Charles Bronson/Lee Marvin movie. It's pretty good.

3 hours long, and I watched the whole thing. Thanks dude, loved it.

I still watch Excalibur at least once a year, no real reason I just really have loved that movie since I was kid.

Sweet. I've been waiting for this. I've even got extra snacks and such.

Great series! Can't wait to see the '82 movies!

Neighbors is one of my all time favorites, its nice to see it finally getting an audience.

I've been waiting for this bad-boy all year

I'm also 40, this my birth year! Thanks for keeping this up.

Please this is the greatest thing on RU-vid.. I know it must be incredibly exhausting doing these videos.. But please keep them coming!!!

Yep, 1981 was pretty packed... but wait until we get to arguably the greatest year in all pre-digital cinema, 1982!!!

My mom and I both really loved Mommy Dearest, both ironically and not. I think she found it somewhat cathartic since Crawford's portrayal in the movie is very in line with how her own mom often treated her. Her mom actually did at one time forcibly cut my mom's hair incredibly short (not even a bob cut) while my mom cried (and refused to let her grow it long again).

I know it’s probably unintentional that there seem to be so many sleep references in the horror films of 1981 but I like to think that even they are getting people hyped for the greatest slasher film ever made.

Thank you for highlight this obscure little gem of a movie "Fear no Evil" I watched this movie in a theater in my youth and have been hunting for this movie recently, but could not remember the title. Thx you so much.

YEEEES. Goddamn this hits the spot. I agree with you on Outland. One of Connerys most underrated.

Finally got the time to watch this all together.. knowing I share my birthday year with Brad is fabulous!

Can't wait for 1986!

Thank you for 1981! Ive been checking every few days for this!

You're not old Snob. I was born in 1966, which makes ME Class of 1985. Got all that late 70s and early 80s goodness first time around!

Mr. Snob, I have been following your channel for a few years now (unfortunately, I came late to the party) and have been thoroughly entertained by your work. There are many quality yet goofy Z-B movies that have not been covered on your channel and am here pointing a few one to you. In any case, keep up the great work and thanks. - MegaVille - Trancer 1.2.3 - Circuitman 1.2 - Lawnmowner man 1.2 - Warrior of the lost world - Robot Hollocost

The 80's were the best decade for pop culture. The movies,music,tv and toys were the best! I sooooooooooo miss it.

I’m not sorry, Under the Rainbow is one of my favorite 80’s movies lol

Epic!! I was waiting all year for you to release this!! You do SUCH a great job @CinemaSnob !!! You Rule!! Again!! Bravo!! Bravo!! Great Job!! 📽🎞🎭

I was born in 82, looking forward to next years video on the year

One of the greatest voices on youtube Its brilliant Like cannon vhs and guild

I think Brad should make documentaries on stuff like this.

Sharky's Machine is a top 10 favorite. Along with Raiders. A great year.

Born in 80 here, makes it easy to keep track of my age. I like that God even knew b4 I was born that I like things nice, neat, and efficient.

Sooooo happy you did this. Love it. Keep it up snob.

Perfect :D Another Cinema Snob Year in Film for me to watch 15 times until the next one. Keep these up, I love em!

I am actively taking notes on movies to watch! Thank you Snob!

I hunted down and watched Heartbeeps a couple years before your review and, while it took me a minute to understand it, I ended loving it. You're not alone, though I'm not a critic. Also, because of your Caveman tv show video I watched Cutters Way. It was brutally awesome.

Thank you for the list of movies to watch at the end. I'll be checking out Saturday the 14th tonight with my family. You've never steered me wrong.

I was born in 1977, Incredible Shrinking Woman was awesome back then. Kinda scary too. I remember seeing the original movie too, the Incredible Shrinking Man.

Wanna listen to more of that electronic music from that one Australian trailer? When you don't know: It's the album "Oxygene" by Jean-Michael Jarre, one of the Synth Pioneers, together with Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream and Brian Eno.

Heartbeeps is an awesome movie. It was ahead of its time. And I remember hearing about how camp Mommie Dearest was and how it was definitely NOT a campy film. It's a great film that got screwed back in the day. Faye Dunaway was robbed of an Oscar nomination.

"We are at the last movie of the year." I was having fun here so I started crying that the video was ending.

I love how petty the internet is, video has only been up for an hour and it is 3 hours long, already has a dislike. How can you judge something without seeing it?

Glad your covering the 80s in 81 I was 4 years old

1981 was a great year for movies, especially horror. Many I got to see in a theatre but others I missed and had to wait for them to air on cable tv. The joy was going to see a movie that you knew nothing about apart from the trailer. I saw Heavy Metal at a local drive-in and got to see American Pop on HBO. The former is very hit and miss but the latter is a classic of adult animation. Some of those slasher flicks make me cringe to admit that I saw them. It was a great year for werewolf films, each a unique take on the genre. I highly recommend reading the Thomas Berger source novel of Neighbours. It is darker than the film and gave me nightmares. I didn't see Pennies From Heaven until years later and even longer to see the original British tv version starring Bob Hoskins in the Steve Martin role. The British version is better. The 80's gets much better around '84 and onward when we get the first Coen brothers films, Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, and other independent directors who offered an alternative to the Hollywood junk being released at the same time.

1981, I was in elementary school living in Columbus Ohio but also would spend the summer in northern New Jersey.

This was great! Brad, if you do 1983, PLEASE, please cover the Robin Williams/Walter Matthau film The Survivors, the funniest thing released in '83 in my opinion. Also don't forget to review Get Crazy. After all, where else can you see Malcolm McDowell imitating Mick Jagger?

When the guy said Denzil Washington instead of Denzel I laughed my ass off

Epic video, hope you go all the way to 1999 😁 btw thank you for enriching our lives by letting us know the movie, "Carbon Copy" exist. I'm so happy 😊

Back in the early days of the encore movie channel, they used to show most of these movies. That's where I've seen the trailer for Tim before.

Amazing thank you, just added a dozen movies to my watch list.

1:35:27 - 1:35:32 Wow, I'm hyped for WWII's "The Longest Yard".

I saw Student Bodies as a kid and I often remember scenes from it but could never remember the name ! 🙏

12:33 Haha, BRUH! You accidentally freeze-framed on an actual shapeshift in his right eye. You are now a shapeshift spotter.

I watched Cutters Way for the first time about 6 months ago. It was one of the best movies I've seen this year.

1:20:24 Regarding S.O.B., you show William Holden, while describing William Holden as the director. His character was not the director. The director was Richard Mulligan, in full freak-out mode. Holden played an executive and friend of the director. Holden is the still center around which hugely broad scenes and characters play out.

I absolutely love this. Especially since I too was born in 1981

Dude this is freakin Awesome I was 11. and this brings back stuff I forgot about. Thankyou for this.

Looking forward to 1982.

holy shit im only 4 years younger than this master of the craft

Wonderful Brad....the absolutely funniest thing I've seen on RU-vid in months and months

Man I forget how many GREAT movies that came out in '81