# Retro Gamer Movies The Zelda 80s Movie Brings Two 1980s Icons Together By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelda-80s-movie References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/02/16/legend-of-zelda-reimagined-as-an-80s-teen-movie/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WF-7jPXvPEA#at=136) I now want to watch a slew of 80s movies and dust off my Nintendo after seeing the trailer for the Zelda 80s movie. This fan-made trailer follows the adventures of Link and Zelda as they find love and heartbreak at Hyrule High. The Zelda 80s movie is filled with a ton of references to all of the high school movies that made the 80s awesome. If you're a fan of movies like "16 Candles" and "Say Anything," you've definitely got to check this video out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Gaming Nostalgia:** With the rise of retro gaming nostalgia, companies can capitalize on reboots, remakes, and retro merchandise. - **Fan-made Content:** The success of fan-made content shows the demand for unique and creative content and provides opportunities for partnerships and collaborations. - **Cross-collaboration:** Bringing together 80s culture and modern themes provides opportunities for cross-industry collaborations and innovative marketing campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can take advantage of the popularity of retro gaming by creating new content, such as movies, TV shows, and music, that taps into a generation's nostalgia. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can explore partnerships with fan-made content creators to bring new ideas and perspectives to their games and engage with passionate communities. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can incorporate 80s-inspired designs and merchandise into their collections, permeating into mainstream culture and creating a new fashion trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Game Thriller Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-1.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Chibi-Style Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-wisdom.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-snacks.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Adventure-Based Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurebased-game-console.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md)