The summer of 1987 wasn’t just another movie season. It was a full-blown video store fever dream. From massive action classics like Predator and RoboCop, to vampire cool with The Lost Boys, horror favorites like The Gate, comedies, family hits, cult oddities, and bold studio swings, the summer of ’87 delivered something for almost every kind of movie fan. In this episode, we’re looking back at why Summer 1987 stands out as one of the most exciting and stacked movie seasons of the entire 1980s. Not just because of the biggest hits, but because of the variety, personality, and sheer rental-shelf energy packed into those few months. So grab your popcorn, rewind the tape, and let’s revisit the wild, weird, and wonderful movie summer of 1987.