Vote up the gnarly little details from your favorite '80s movies.
Fans of '80s movies are sharing the small details about their favorite childhood movies from the '80s. Whether they saw it for the first time on streaming, DVD, VHS, or in theaters on opening weekend, these are the blockbuster movies that left a lasting impression on both the consumer and the box office. Here are a few small details fans shared about these box office beasts from a bygone era. Vote up the most gnarly details.
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Eddie Van Halen Was The Behind-The-Scenes Hero Of 'Back To The Future'
In Back to the Future (1985) when Marty McFly scares George McFly into following his plan, the cassette he plays him is labeled as "Edward Van Halen." This is because the band denied the filmmakers' request to use their music, but Eddie Van Halen himself agreed to perform some licks.
Steven Spielberg filmed E.T. in chronological order in order to help the child actors and to capture the most real emotions during the ending, since it would be the last time they’d all be together.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit marks the first and (to date) only time Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny shared a scene. Warner Bros. only agreed to license Bugs Bunny on the conditions that he only be on screen with Mickey, that they have the same amount of screen time and same amount of dialogue.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983): Darth Vader's skeleton is briefly visible from several different angles when struck by the Emperor's lightning. Many artificial components are visible, including his mechanical right arm, a respirator, and at least 3 replacement vertebrae.
In 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, anyone with a lapel flower tries to kill Indy. Indy even signals Elsa is bad by giving her a flower when they meet.
