The fact that John Hughes didn’t have a major hit movie after 1990 is absolutely criminal. Unfortunately, we’ll never know what could have been. Hughes died today at 59 of a heart attack.
We’ll have to live with his classics like “16 Candles.” Hands down, this guy was 80’s movies. He basically invented the genre. Of course, at the time, he had no idea that it would be its own category.
Think of your favorite 1980’s flicks. Most of your top picks are guaranteed to be John Hughes films.
Other John Hughes Projects:
Beethoven (1992)
Home Alone (1990)
Christmas Vacation (1989)
She’s Having a Baby (1988)
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) *
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) *
Pretty in Pink (1986)
Weird Science (1985) *
European Vacation (1985)
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Vacation (1983)
Mr. Mom (1983)
* = Our personal favorites.
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