Richard Lawson’s Typical Vibe
Signature vibe

Highest-ranked title
Highest-ranked title
Richard Lawson has 3 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1980s through the 1990s. 1 ranks in the Top 10%, led by Poltergeist.
Recurring themes

Silver Bullet
1985
Horror

Slugs
1988
Horror

Breathless
1983
Romance · Drama

No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
1987
Action · Adventure

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
1985
Horror

Burial Ground
1981
Horror

Near Dark
1987
Horror

The Howling
1981
Horror

The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Dir. Tobe Hooper, Steven Spielberg · With JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight

Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
Dir. Walter Hill · With Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis

Through good times and bad, Stella and Delilah have always had each other. Now, Stella's so busy building a life that she's forgotten how to really live. But Delilah is about to change all that. What starts as a quick trip to Jamaica, ends as an exhilarating voyage of self discovery as Stella learns to open her heart and find love – even if it's with a man 20 years her junior.
Dir. Kevin Rodney Sullivan · With Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs, Whoopi Goldberg