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January 21st, 2022

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100 Epic ’80s Movie Tattoos

What's your favorite movie from the 1980s?

The 1980s was a huge decade for popular culture, especially when it comes to movies. Some of the most iconic, nostalgic and legendary movies premiered between the years of 1980 and 1989. There were epic adventures such as “Indiana Jones and the Lost Arc,” “Star Wars: Episode VI-Return of the Jedi” and “Back to the Future.” There were plenty of amazing fantasy stories such as “The NeverEnding Story,” “Labyrinth” and “The Princess Bride.” And let’s not forget horror movies, with cult classics such as “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Child’s Play” and “The Evil Dead.”

In honor of this decade of excellence, check out 100 remarkable tattoos inspired by 25 films of the era. Then let us know your favorite film from this list in the comments section on social media.

“The NeverEnding Story” (1984)

 

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“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986)

 

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“Beetlejuice” (1988)

 

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“Back to the Future” (1985)

 

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“Ghostbusters” (1984)

 

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“E.T.: the Extra Terrestrial” (1982)

 

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“The Goonies” (1985)

 

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“Top Gun” (1986)

 

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“Dirty Dancing” (1987)

 

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“Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” (1989)

 

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“The Princess Bride” (1987)

 

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“Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981)

 

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985)

 

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“Footloose” (1984)

 

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“Heathers” (1989)

 

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“Elvira: Mistress of the Dark” (1988)

 

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“Child’s Play” (1988)

 

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“A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984)

 

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“The Evil Dead” (1981)

 

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“The Last Unicorn” (1982)

 

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“Labyrinth” (1986)

 

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“The Little Mermaid” (1989)

 

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“Gremlins” (1984)

 

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“Star Wars: Episode VI- Return of the Jedi” (1983)

 

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“Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” (1985)

 

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