’80s Icon Catherine Mary Stewart on Cult Classics and Lasting Legacy
Send us a text From disco-fueled sci-fi musicals to zombie-fighting cult classics and outrageous dark comedies—Catherine Mary Stewart has done it all. In this episode of Back to Pop, we sit down with the actress who became an ’80s icon through some of the most beloved films of the decade. ✨ Highlights include: Catherine’s leap from London stage training to her spontaneous audition for The Apple (1980) that launched her career.Behind-the-scenes stories from The Last Starfighter (1984), one...
From disco-fueled sci-fi musicals to zombie-fighting cult classics and outrageous dark comedies—Catherine Mary Stewart has done it all. In this episode of Back to Pop, we sit down with the actress who became an ’80s icon through some of the most beloved films of the decade.
✨ Highlights include:
- Catherine’s leap from London stage training to her spontaneous audition for The Apple (1980) that launched her career.
- Behind-the-scenes stories from The Last Starfighter (1984), one of cinema’s earliest CGI-driven adventures.
- Her unforgettable turn as Regina Belmont in Night of the Comet (1984), blending Valley-girl sass with end-of-the-world grit.
- Revisiting Nightflyers and Annihilator—cult gems that pushed sci-fi and horror into daring new territory.
- Laughs, chaos, and cultural legacy from Weekend at Bernie’s (1989).
- Reflections on ’80s stardom, the enduring power of cult cinema, and staying connected with fans through conventions and social media today.
🎙️ Catherine opens up about lessons learned from her very first audition, what it was like stepping into groundbreaking productions, and how it feels to see her work live on through passionate fan communities.
If you grew up on The Last Starfighter, quoted Night of the Comet, or laughed your way through Weekend at Bernie’s, this episode is a time capsule of ’80s pop culture you won’t want to miss!
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