The 1980s had a number of brilliant comedies that, while dated, remain hilarious today. Here are a handful of those 1980s comedy films that you probably forgot about.

They really did it best in the 1980s, didn't they? The music, the fashion, and yes, the movies. While '80s sci-fi and '80s horror are distinctly beloved, '80s comedies are a breed unto themselves. But which '80s comedies are actually worth remembering?

The 1980s was a boom period for comedy films, and the hilarious stars from that era are still some of the most beloved humor icons in film history.

Anja Djuricic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1992. Her first interest in film started very early, as she learned to speak English by watching Disney animated movies (and many, many reruns). Anja soon became inspired to learn more foreign languages to ...

There wasn't much funny about life in the U.S., circa 1980: a nasty recession, the Jimmy Carter-led Moscow Olympics boycott, a divisive presidential campaign, the Iran hostage crisis and the murder of John Lennon didn't exactly make for big laughs.

Never one for settling down, Roseanne Barr has kept very busy since her days changing the face of TV and women’s comedy with her hit sitcom, Roseanne. In the last two years alone, she’s starred in a reality TV show about her macadamia-nut farm in ...

From Night of the Creeps to Killer Klowns from Outer Space these are the 1980s' best members of both the horror and comedy genres.

If you had to watch a remake of a 1980s science fiction comedy film, which one would you want to see remade? We’re grappling with that question over at io9’s Facebook page! Just remember: Be excellent to each other. Explore more on these topics Share ...

James Fisher-Clegg is a freelance writer from Vancouver, Washington. He graduated from Eastern Washington University where he earned a degree in Film. In high school, he discovered his love of filmmaking as a member of his school's video news team, and he ...