In this special crossover with The VHS Club, we revisit Explorers (1985), the Joe Dante directed sci-fi adventure where kids build a spaceship and meet aliens who learned everything from late-night TV. We dig into childhood nostalgia, River Phoenix’s breakout role, and why this forgotten gem deserves more love despite the weird alien flirtation. If you’re into Stranger Things, Goonies, or 80s cult classics, this one’s for you
We dive into:
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- 👾 Cartoony aliens with a love for bad TV
- 🚀 Whether this movie actually makes sense
- 🎞️ Why it deserves a spot in your VHS collection
So fire up your Tilt-A-Whirl spaceship and get ready for a nostalgic ride through 80s sci-fi that’s as chaotic as it is charming.
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