MovieChat Forums > Explorers (1985) Discussion > Trying to find another 80's kids movie

Trying to find another 80's kids movie

posted 10 years ago by kaligula
5 replies | jump to latest

Maybe someone will know what movie or show this was, I remember it really freaking me out as a kid (probably would be quite silly today, I'd guess).

The few details I recall are a boy communicating with a glowing light/orb type thing. It had a weird voice that I think had some kind of effect on it, like phase or flange or something.
I remember it being in a dark house or setting, aside from the glowing light thing, of course.

I saw this on television in the 80's, I think it was a movie but possibly it was a show. Or a TV movie, even.

I realize this is precious little to go on, but I've seen similar threads dig up obscure titles with even less info.

Thanks!!

[–] the_la_baker 10 years ago

Flight of The Navigator?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091059/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apz0SeYu9vc

[–] Ozymandias-King-of-Kings 10 years ago

If it was a TV show then it might have been the British television series 'Chocky'.

[–] Acceler8 10 years ago

Solarbabies? That had a glowing orb, and Lukas Haas could communicate with it.

[–] kaligula 10 years ago

Great suggestions, I knew you guys wouldnt let me down. :)

It's definitely not Flight of the Navigator, I do remember that one quite well. Great childhood movie. Not as dark in tone as what I am remembering.

I think it could be Chocky, actually. Sounds like a worthwhile show to check out, regardless. I had not heard of Solarbabies, I don't think that's the one but it is the right time frame (mid-80's), so you never know.

Now I have some investigating to do. Thanks a million guys! And if anyone has any other ideas feel free to add more.

[–] ItsEddieHaskellBeyotch 10 years ago

It could be 'Making Contact' aka 'Joey'.

When theres no more room in Hollywood, remakes shall walk the Earth.