The 80s were pretty dire compared to the decades before, I agree. And the cheesy synth scores do not wear well. Still, plenty of goodies to be had.
Of ones mentioned, I love PRINCESS BRIDE, PEGGY SUE, CHRISTMAS STORY.
What else? VAMPIRE'S KISS, SHOCK TREATMENT, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, and I wouldn't be Rodzinski if I didn't mention THE CREATURE WASN'T NICE, which squeaked into the decade.