1986 – BRIAN DUNAWAY

Solarbabies (1986) – Filmsack Show Notes

July 31, 2026August 2, 2026 Brian Dunaway

BRIEF

In a drought-ravaged future where water is tightly controlled by the militaristic Eco Protectorate, a group of roller-skating orphans discover a mysterious glowing sphere with incredible powers. Armed with little more than roller skates, friendship, and questionable judgment, they set out to restore hope—and maybe some water—to the world.

1986 | PG-13 | Sci-Fi / Adventure | 1h 34m

LINKS

IMDb: Solarbabies (1986)

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Manhunter (1986) – Filmsack Show Notes

July 24, 2026July 26, 2026 Brian Dunaway

BRIEF

Former FBI profiler Will Graham is pulled out of retirement to hunt a brutal serial killer known as “The Tooth Fairy.” To understand the murderer, Graham reluctantly consults the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecktor, setting off a psychological game of cat and mouse in Michael Mann’s stylish adaptation of Thomas Harris’ novel Red Dragon.

1986 | Rated R | Crime / Thriller | 2h 4m

LINKS

IMDb: Manhunter (1986)

Wikipedia: Manhunter

Rotten Tomatoes: Manhunter

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Thrashin’ (1986) – Filmsack Show Notes

April 4, 2026April 5, 2026 Brian Dunaway

BRIEF

A young skateboarder from the Valley moves to Los Angeles and becomes involved in a rivalry between two skate crews. As tensions escalate, romance, competition, and street-level drama collide in a downhill skating showdown.

1986 | PG-13 | Action/Drama | 1h 33m