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5 memorable locations from ‘80s films to check out

<p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Everyone loves a good movie, and everyone loves a holiday, so what do you get when you combine the two? The time of your life! </span></p> <p>It’s widely known that the ‘80s spawned a whole host of films that went on to become cult classics - from the likes of <em>Heathers </em>to <em>Footloose</em>, <em>Dirty Dancing</em>, and <em>The Terminator</em> - and forged the way for cultural changes that ring true decades later. </p> <p>But did you also know that for many of these iconic films, real-life locations served as the inspiration for many memorable scenes? </p> <p>And while some may have changed slightly in the years since cast and crew flocked to them, some are like stepping into a time capsule - or a stage for you to re-enact the films as you see fit. </p> <p><strong>Lake Lure, North Carolina - <em>Dirty Dancing</em> (1987)</strong></p> <p>Anyone who’s seen<em> Dirty Dancing</em> can tell you that ‘the lift scene’ is one of the film’s most iconic moments. And it - along with a few others from the film - were filmed in North Carolina’s very own Lake Lure. And with the spot boasting its very own Lake Lure Inn &amp; Spa - where, coincidentally, the movie’s stars stayed while working on the project - it could be the perfect getaway location for your next holiday. </p> <p><strong>Guesthouse International Hotel, California - <em>National Lampoon Vacation</em> (1983) </strong></p> <p>For those embarking on their very own<em> National Lampoon Vacation</em>, you’re in luck - the hexagonal pool is near exactly the same as it was when Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold enjoyed a nighttime swim with Christie Brinkley’s The Girl in the Ferrari. </p> <p><strong>New York Public Library, New York - <em>Ghostbusters </em>(1984)</strong></p> <p>The 1984 film sparked an entire host of sequels, games, parodies, and conventions for avid fans across the globe - as well as one incredibly catchy song. However, for those that would like to go above and beyond just calling their friendly neighbourhood ghostbusters, the  New York Public Library’s flagship Stephen A Schwarzman building is the spot where the team had their very first encounter with the film’s ghosts. </p> <p><strong>Griffith Observatory, California - <em>The Terminator</em> (1984)</strong></p> <p>Fans of<em> The Terminator </em>should immediately recognise this site as the one where Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator arrived in the nude, and basked in the glory of LA at night. It’s a popular location, and while a must-see for fans of the film, it also makes for a good afternoon out - the observatory itself boasts free entry, stunning views, and a range of fascinating exhibits inside to entertain the keen mind. </p> <p><strong>The Grand Hotel, Michigan - <em>Somewhere in Time </em>(1980)</strong></p> <p>The Grand Hotel was the primary location for romantic drama <em>Somewhere in Time</em>, and they’re proud of it. In fact, a poster for the film is reportedly even still on display there, and hosts weekends of celebration for the 1980 hit, too. </p> <p>The island the hotel is set on doesn’t allow cars, so anyone hoping to throw themselves back in time and fully immerse themselves in a ‘different world’, this National Historic Landmark may be just the place to do it. </p> <p><em>Images: Getty, Booking.net</em></p>

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Dad transforms son’s wheelchair into Ghostbusters car

<p>A father in the US has come up with the most ingenious way to give his disabled son the perfect costume for Halloween. Each year, Ryan Scott Miller transforms 9-year-old Jeremy’s wheelchair into the perfect Hollywood hot-rod, and this year – by popular demand – Jeremy will be rocking around the neighbourhood in a Ghostbusters car.</p> <p>Jeremy took votes from his schoolmates as to what his next costume should be, and they decided on the Ecto-1 car featured in the classic 1984 film, complete with a ladder, siren, and speakers – to blare out the Ghostbusters theme song, of course!</p> <p>In previous years, Ryan has turned Jeremy’s wheelchair into a snowspeeder from Star Wars and a motorbike from Captain America (see gallery above).</p> <p>Ryan shared the photos on <a href="http://imgur.com/a/6xsZg" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Imgur</span></strong></a> with the caption, “nailed it”. We couldn’t agree more!</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/10/video-captures-moment-tooth-fairy-collects-boys-tooth/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Video captures moment tooth fairy collects boy’s tooth</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/10/baby-gets-jealous-and-cries-when-her-parents-kiss/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Baby gets jealous and cries when her parents kiss</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/10/liver-donor-marries-woman-he-saved/" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Liver donor marries the woman whose life he saved</span></strong></em></a></p>

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