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Greatest High School Movies of the 80s of All Time
Teen Wolf (1985) or Say Anything… (1989)

Pick Your Favorite

TEEN WOLF (1985)

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SAY ANYTHING… (1989)
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Why This Battle Matters

Imagine a high school reunion where the class clown and the introspective poet lock eyes across the gym: that's Teen Wolf versus Say Anything…. On one side, Michael J. Fox’s hair-raising antics tap into the wild, transformative energy of youth. On the flip side, John Cusack, boombox held high, channels the earnest, romantic persistence of the underdog. This isn’t just a battle of styles; it’s a showdown of the spirit. Which film carved a deeper niche in our cultural yearbook? Does the crowd prefer a howl of laughter or a sigh of longing? Your preference will shape the legacy.

🔥 Fan Takes

i mean, Teen Wolf got the whole wolf thing going, but you can't compete with Lloyd Dobler holding that boombox. That's staple 80s love right there.
lol teen wolf is cool and all but honestly? standing outside with a boombox is just peak romance imo 📻❤️
Honestly, Teen Wolf’s iconic, but Say Anything... has that boombox scene. Iconic beats hairy any day!

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Teen Wolf (1985) over Say Anything… (1989) when it comes to the greatest High School Movies of the 80s of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Teen Wolf (1985) 100.0% of the time over Say Anything… (1989).

Across all battles:

Teen Wolf (1985) win rate: 80.0%

Say Anything… (1989) win rate: 0.0%

Fan FAQs

Why do fans adore Teen Wolf?

Teen Wolf rides that wave of nostalgia mixed with the thrill of seeing an ordinary teen turn into a basketball-playing werewolf. It’s that unique blend of supernatural fun and high school antics that keeps fans coming back for more. Plus, Michael J. Fox's charismatic performance? A total crowd-pleaser!

What's the magic behind Say Anything… that keeps fans voting?

Say Anything… hits right in the feels with its underdog love story and the relentless charm of Lloyd Dobler. Fans can't get enough of its authentic depiction of teenage romance and the struggle against expectations. Plus, who can forget John Cusack holding that boombox? Total fan magnet!

Why is the showdown between Teen Wolf and Say Anything… so intense?

Fans are torn! Teen Wolf brings that quirky mix of comedy and werewolf drama, while Say Anything… pulls at the heartstrings with its raw emotional depth and iconic boombox scene. It's a classic clash of humor versus romance, and both have dedicated fan bases that fiercely defend their pick.