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📼 RETROWAVE MOVIE NIGHT 📼
By ChopSuey
Retrowave isn't just music — it's a feeling. A glowing, cinematic emotion pulsing through synth lines, static screens, and vapor trails. Whether you’re soaking in the atmosphere solo or sharing the vibe with friends, these handpicked films will transport you deep into the neon-soaked dreamscape that defines the genre.

These aren’t just movies with synth soundtracks. They embody the Retrowave aesthetic — in visuals, mood, sound, and tone. So dim the lights, press play, and let the analog future unfold.
   
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Drive (2011)
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn

A modern Retrowave classic. Drive is a neo-noir thriller with a brooding protagonist, minimalist dialogue, and a soundtrack that launched a thousand synthwave playlists. Kavinsky’s Nightcall set the tone for a new generation of retro dreamers.

Blade Runner (1982)
Director: Ridley Scott

The blueprint for dystopian neon futures. Vangelis’ haunting synth score and the film’s groundbreaking cyberpunk visuals make Blade Runner a foundational experience for any Retrowave fan. Rain-soaked streets. Flying cars. Existential androids. It’s all here.

The Guest (2014)
Director: Adam Wingard

A stylish, slow-burn thriller with a synth-heavy score and a mysterious drifter at the center. The pulsing music by Survive and the 80s-inspired lighting give The Guest a subtle but unforgettable Retrowave flavor.

Kung Fury (2015)
Director: David Sandberg

A short film packed with laser dinosaurs, arcade machines, and time-traveling kung fu cops — all wrapped in the most absurdly awesome 80s tribute imaginable. Pure vaporized nostalgia, cranked to the max.

Turbo Kid (2015)
Directors: François Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell

Mad Max meets Saturday morning cartoons. This post-apocalyptic joyride delivers synth scores, lo-fi blood splatter, BMX bikes, and heart. Equal parts ridiculous and charming, it’s a cult hit drenched in analog vibes.

Mandy (2018)
Director: Panos Cosmatos

A surreal, violent revenge tale that feels like a fever dream from another dimension. With a crushing score by Jóhann Jóhannsson and a trippy neon palette, Mandy is dark, hypnotic, and emotionally raw — perfect for Darksynth fans.

Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010)
Director: Panos Cosmatos

An experimental slow-burn sci-fi film dripping with VHS static, synth drones, and eerie 80s medical-lab horror. It's not for everyone — but if you love ambient synth and visual mood over plot, this is an underground gem.

Tron: Legacy (2010)
Director: Joseph Kosinski

A sleek digital world powered by Daft Punk’s legendary synth soundtrack. This reboot of the 1982 original blends glowing cybergrids with emotional undertones and cutting-edge CGI — a polished modern take on retro futurism.

It Follows (2014)
Director: David Robert Mitchell

A slow, creeping horror film with a minimalist plot and a thick 80s aesthetic. Disasterpeace’s synth score elevates the tension and mood, making this a sleeper hit among Retrowave and horror fans alike.

Blinded by the Neon: Honorable Mentions
Bonus Picks: Other Titles Worth Watching

  • A Scanner Darkly (2006) – Animated rotoscope cyber-trance.

  • Valhalla Rising (2009) – Not synth-heavy, but visually hypnotic.

  • Stranger Things (TV, 2016–) – Synth-heavy series with 80s vibes all the way through.

Thanks for Tuning In
I hope this guide gave you the perfect list to build your next neon-lit movie marathon. Retrowave is more than just music or visuals — it’s a whole universe of mood, atmosphere, and emotion. And these films? They're your entry point.

So whether you're watching solo, with friends, or surrounded by RGB lights and VHS static — enjoy the ride.

Thanks for reading — and keep dreaming in neon.