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The 80s movie that parodied movies before parody movies were cool.
TMDB
55

Flicks (1983)

meta before metasketch comedy chaoscult curiosity

Overview

Comedy

A parody of Saturday afternoon matinees, including coming attractions and a cartoon.

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Content warning
nostalgia commodificationmedia satireHollywood self-mockery

Standout Aspects

Writing

Martin Mull playing dual roles with zero commitment to either.

Acting

Richard Belzer's Stoner character doing exactly what you think.

Production

Fake trailers so committed they outshine the actual film.

Best for:Solo: When you're deep-diving 80s comedy obscurities nobody asked about.·Friends: Irony appreciation required. Bring your most insufferable film-snob friend.·Background: Perfect for half-watching while yelling about better movies.
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Director

Kirk Henderson

ReleasedAug 26, 1983
Runtime1h 19m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Flicks Films

Top Cast

Pamela Sue Martin

Pamela Sue Martin

Liz Stone

Joan Hackett

Joan Hackett

Capt. Grace

Martin Mull

Martin Mull

Tang / Arthur Lyle

Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer

Stoner

Barry Pearl

Barry Pearl

Red

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Narrator / Voice of Philip Alien / Voice of George Blik (voice)

George Buck Flower

George Buck Flower

Eagle Man

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Walt

Cathryn Hartt

Cathryn Hartt

Janette

Ian Abercrombie

Ian Abercrombie

Inspector

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Harry Shearer pulled triple duty here years before becoming The Simpsons' vocal backbone.

Cultural

This bombed so hard it basically invented the 'before its time' excuse for every failed 80s comedy since.

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