I can't speak for everyone when I say this, however, I am assuming that there a good handful of people who will unapologetically agree: eighties movies are absolute masterpieces.

I don't mean masterpieces in an "amazing cinematic quality, high tech, Titanic" kind of way, but in a "this is cheesy, oh my god I love it so much" kind of a way.

When my mom first introduced me to the movies she grew up watching, my first reaction was that they were going to be terrible, not gonna lie. On the contrary, though, I fell in love. There's something about movies from that decade that make my heart happy and my life content.

If you are someone who hasn't watched any eighties movies ever (you poor soul), here are five that I can't resist watching on a Friday night spent inside with a bowl of popcorn and a good friend by my side.

1. "The Breakfast Club" directed by John Hughes

I know what you're thinking... "Of course "The Breakfast Club" is on this list (insert eye roll)." And you know what, you are absolutely right. Why wouldn't it be? "The Breakfast Club" has gained a bit of a bad reputation on social media, being deemed overrated and that makes me sad. This was the first eighties movie I ever watched, so it holds a special place in my heart. Hughes manifested five walking high school stereotypes (you later learn not everything is as it seems), put them all in Saturday detention, and created something magnificent. 10/10 highly recommend.

Also, John Hughes is the reigning king of eighties movies, don't @ me.

2. "The NeverEnding Story" directed by Wolfgang Petersen

I never in a million years thought that a movie about a kid being propelled into a storybook written about him who has to save a magical kingdom from something called "The Nothing" would grab my attention. Lo and behold, it did. While the special effects in the movie don't necessarily live up to today's standards, it's a cinematic experience you don't want to miss out on. Little disclaimer, if you have any heart when it comes to animals, there will be tears shed.

3. "Heathers" directed by Michael Lehmann

Beware of the bad boy because things can weird and out of control very, very quickly. Beware of the popular girls because, well, they suck. And beware of the protagonist because she's full of surprises too. Luckily, though, she defies the bad boy's charm and good looks and comes around in the end.

4. "Labyrinth" directed by Jim Henson

David Bowie. A catchy ass soundtrack. An abundance of goblins. What more do you need? If you skip out on this one, you'll be doing yourself a huge disservice. Just go, watch it now, and don't come back until you're done.

5. "The Outsiders" directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Even if you haven't watched the movie, I'm sure you'll recognize the famous title from your eighth grade English class. Just about everyone I know has read the book and watched the movie right after. I know I did and it tore me up. If you know, you know. If you don't, then I suggest heading to the couch nearest you and turning it on. While watching, ask yourself: are you #TeamGreaser or #TeamSocial?

(I am #TeamGreaser and Rob Lowe as Sodapop is a gift to all).

Here's a few bonus movies to check out. This list isn't exhaustive, so please be sure to go out and find some more to watch. You're welcome (:

All of John Hughes' movies

"Dirty Dancing"

"The Mannequin"

"Adventures in Babysitting"

"Howard the Duck"

"Big Trouble in Little China"

"Back to the Future"

"Police Academy"

"The Goonies"

"The Princess Bride"

"Gremlins"

"Beetlejuice"

"The Karate Kid"