10 Most Underrated 80s Teen Movies

By Audrey Fox /

3. Gregory's Girl

Forget for a second that Gregory's Girl was made on about the same budget as Manos: The Hands of Fate (that is to say about 5 quid, a packet of gum, and a paperclip). It's a sweet, simple story about a teenager's first love, and all of its little bumps and quirks are what make it so delightfully charming. The use of less experienced actors actually works in the film's favor, giving it a sense of awkwardness that matches perfectly with the subject matter and is endearingly realistic. After all, what's more awkward than a hopelessly besotted teenager? If you do watch this movie, however, a quick word of warning. Make sure you have the version that's got the original Glaswegian accents, rather than the dubbed version, featuring more gentle accents that some might consider easier to digest. It's just not the same with those thick accents.