Why Did Every 80s Family Movie Feature a Secret Weird Guest? 👽🍿
The Spurr Of The Moment PodcastDecember 21, 202500:01:00

Why Did Every 80s Family Movie Feature a Secret Weird Guest? 👽🍿

Haven't you noticed? That unmistakable 1980s phenomenon where a bizarre, non-human entity crashes the family dinner table and must be kept a secret? Why was this the go-to narrative structure for family-friendly affairs, from E.T. to every mummy-based adventure? Aren't these all just heartwarming variations on the exact same theme? What makes this setup—the shock, the secrecy, the eventual loving bond—so perpetually successful? Did you catch John Lithgow's incredible commitment in this one, or was the makeup and costume the true standout performance in this surprising genre staple? What other examples of this 'weird friend comes to dinner' story do you think truly define the decade?
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