OCTOBER 30, 1987

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• Headline: Exploring the Depths of 'Hidden'. Impact: The release of 'Hidden' sparked a series of poorly conceived horror films where creatures took on the identities of their victims. This eventually led to a popular trend of identity theft in the real world, causing more people to change their passwords than ever before, all because someone was terrified of a creature in a movie.. Fact: Did you know that the scariest part of 'Hidden' is not the homicidal creature, but the realization that you might be an identity thief in your own life? Spare yourself indeed!.
• Headline: Exploring 'Gaby': A Tale of Courage. Impact: The film 'Gaby' brought attention to the struggles of those with disabilities, leading to a gradual increase in awareness and advocacy. However, it also inadvertently inspired a wave of heartwarming but cringey social media posts that made everyone a bit nauseous.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Gaby' was so moving that it inspired an entire generation of nursing students to enter the field, all while wondering if they, too, could star in a heartwarming film someday..
• Headline: Explore 'Sammy and Rosie' Film. Impact: 'SAMMY AND ROSIE' contributed to the rise of the 'overstuffed' genre in British cinema, leading to an era where viewers could hardly keep track of characters and plots. This eventually resulted in a collective cultural amnesia about London, as everyone just got lost in the colorful chaos.. Fact: You know you've hit peak London when your film is described as colorful yet overstated. It's like saying the weather in London is mostly rain, but sometimes there's a sprinkle of sunshine... and confusion..
• Headline: Film: 'Fatal Beauty,' With Whoopi Goldberg. Impact: 'Fatal Beauty' marked Whoopi Goldberg's foray into action, leading to a bizarre trend of comedians becoming action stars. This paved the way for countless others to think they could also kick butt, resulting in some truly cringe-worthy films that should never have existed.. Fact: Whoopi Goldberg as a narcotics sleuth? Now that's a plot twist nobody saw coming! Next thing you know, she'll be taking on a role as a superhero who fights crime with the power of comedy..