Being a teen right now, I can say some of the best movies to watch with friends or on a (Ferris Buellers) day off are films from the years of 1980 - 89. However, this opinion isn't common - a lot of people hate films from the 80's, Quentin Tarantino even said it was the worst decade for film. But, for once, I don't agree with him. I've spent a lot of my teenage years loving 80's films and I'm not stopping any time soon. 

Before I wrote this, I compiled a short list of my favourite 80's movies, it included obvious ones like The Breakfast Club or Heathers, but I felt like I was missing some, so I Googled it. During my Googling I realised just how many of my favourite films were made in the 80's and how many of my favourite actors and directors helped to create them. From Dirty Dancing to A Nightmare on Elm Street, the films that are most important to me are from this decade and most of them are teen movies.

Teen Wolf (1985)

Obviously, I am in this demographic, but I feel that these films would appeal to anyone. The 80's was filled with timeless classics, which will forever make it my favourite decade for teen films.

Some of the best teen heartthrobs also came from the 80's. Many of my tween crushes were boys from John Hughes' films and I'm not ashamed to say that most of them are still pretty attractive today. John Bender, played by Judd Nelson, is a character all girls will fall for. I mean, I preferred Brian, but Anthony Michael Hall was cute back then, okay? The Outsiders boys are all pretty perfect; Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon and C. Thomas Howell each with a ridiculously cute name. I mean - Sodapop?

The Outsiders. Dir. Francis Ford Coppola (1983)

Spader, Dillon, Lowe, Michael Hall, McCarthy, Nelson

John Hughes is a man that can't be ignored when talking about this decade. He is the king of the teen movie. Hughes created the most well known set of teen movies to this day. From The Breakfast Club to Pretty in Pink and Weird Science, these films are classics, still holding up today. And not just because everyone loves a good dance number. The films are funny, with interesting and hilarious characters - whilst still remaining truthful and unbelievable relatable.

The Breakfast Club (1985)

And obviously, you can't talk about John Hughes without mentioning the Brat Pack. A group of young actors in the 80's who frequently appeared together in coming-of-age films, a lot of the time directed by Hughes himself. Even though they may not have been friends in real life, they were idolised my many teens and the inspiration for every friendship group.

St Elmo's Fire (1985) The Brat Pack

The 80's is filled with some of the best films ever made - E.T, Ghostbusters, Back To The Future, The Princess Bride and The Shining.

But, I have the most personal connection to the teen movies - which shaped and inspired my teenage years.

Thank you, John Hughes.