r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly

Hint 1: “He” is a detective with an attitude problem.

Hint 2: “She” is a high priced prostitute who goes by one name.

Hint 3: This film was released and takes place in the 1980’s.

Hint 4: The protagonist loses something he is attached to. Literally.

Clues every five wrong guesses

It might not seem like it, but it is.

Leaving for hints if needed

HINTS

* Cult Classic

* This movie has not been remade, but does have a “sequel” (learn something new every day)

* This movie is not animated, though at times it is cartoonish

HINT ZONE:

• Not animated
• Involves a long trip in a car
• Has something to do with fantasy creatures
• "quirky kids doing sports in a small-ish town yes, Ohio no"
• features an actor who has delivered in at least two well-known funny movies and some well-known dramas
• predates the irreverent, raunchy romcom scene of the 2000s and 10s

Aside: can anyone explain why I've been downvoted for saying Eugene Levy is zaddy? Is he not "an attractive older man, particularly one who is fashionable or charismatic"? has he done terrible things since I last looked him up? or do we just hate that specific wording?

Hints.