Here are ten of the top Independent Films of the Eighties. The scary genre, include, ‘The Evil Dead’ released in 1981, about 5 kids, who battle unseen demons. Before, Michael Moore, earned his awards, he made ‘Roger and Me’ in 1989. It’s a film about all the automobile plant closing in Flint, Michigan, Moore’s hometown. Outstanding film maker, Spike Lee made, ‘She’s Gotta Have It’, in 1986. about a woman that uses 3 boyfriends to fulfil all of her needs. The Cohen Brothers made ‘Blood Simple’ in 1984, set in Texas, about private investigators, very gruesome film, but very raw, outstanding. A human character study is displayed in ‘Stranger Than Paradise’ in 1984. Great special effects can be seen Peter Jackson’s ‘Bad Taste’ in 1987. Steven Soderbergh, made, ‘Sex, lies and videotape’ in 1989. It’s a brilliant film that takes an in dept look at video voyeurism. ‘Titanic’ filmmaker, James Cameron, made the first ‘Terminator’ film in 1984. It starred, Arnold Schwartzenegger, as an evil unstoppable monster from the future. It’s simply put a brilliant film. It actually created this type of genre of films. Arnold, went on to use a line in the film, “I’ll Be Back” countless times in his future, including on the political campaign. Brilliant filmmaker Gus Van Sant, made ‘Drug Store Cowboy’ in 1989. The film takes a hard look at the life of people addicted to prescription pills, and their quest to get them, at any cost. Brilliant performances by Matt Dillon and Kelly Lynch. A must see independent film of the 80′s. Jim Jarmusch released ‘Stranger Than Paradise’ in 1984. It’s a truly remarkable film. This is one of Jarmusch’s first films, it’s a look at American Culture of the day, and stars brilliant actor, Johnny Depp who was amazing in this film.