1987

1987 was chock full of a bit of the old ultra-violence with Robocop, Predator and Evil Dead II. But there was also more gentle fantasy with the superb The Princess Bride. In fact, the winners and nominees this year have something for everyone. I remember this fondly as the year I saw my first two R-rated movies on the big screen - Robocop and The Lost Boys.

Best Movie: Robocop; Runners-up: The Princess Bride, Evil Dead II, Predator, The Hidden, Near Dark, The Monster Squad, Nightmare on Elm Street 3, Angel Heart, Innerspace
Best Screenplay: Edward Neumeier & Michael Miner (Robocop); Runner-up: William Goldman (The Princess Bride)
Best Director: Paul Verhoeven (Robocop); Runners-up: Rob Reiner (The Princess Bride), Sam Raimi (Evil Dead II)
Best Actor: Peter Weller (Robocop); Runners-up: Mandy Patinkin (The Princess Bride), Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead II), Kyle MacLachen (The Hidden)
Best Actress: Robin Wright (The Princess Bride); Runner-up: Michelle Pfeiffer (The Witches of Eastwick)
Best Music: Basil Poledouris (Robocop); Runners-up: The Princess Bride, Predator, The Lost Boys
Best Visual Effects: Robocop; Runners-up: Innerspace, Predator
Best Makeup: Evil Dead II; Runners-up: Hellraiser, The Monster Squad
Best Sound Effects: Robocop