The Terminator 1984 Filmyzilla |best|
There is a specific, gritty magic to The Terminator (1984). It isn't the polished, time-hopping spectacle of its later sequels. It is the sound of rain on filthy Los Angeles asphalt. The rhythmic, terrifying heartbeat of a 1980s drum machine. The sight of a leather-jacket-clad Austrian bodybuilder with a bad Austrian accent and a worse haircut, stalking a diner.
Schwarzenegger’s portrayal of the T-800 was perfect casting. His physique and cold, mechanical delivery turned the character into one of the most feared villains in cinema. The phrase "I’ll be back" became an instant cultural phenomenon. 2. A Masterclass in Tension the terminator 1984 filmyzilla