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Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - January 04, 2026, 07:19:50 AM1976 (50th Anniversary)
Perfect (5.0)
1. Taxi Driver: A razor‑sharp descent into alienation that still feels dangerously alive decades later.
Excellent (4.5)
2. The Omen: A prestige horror classic whose icy atmosphere and powerhouse performances make the apocalypse feel classy.
3. The Tenant: A suffocating psychological spiral that turns paranoia into an art form.
Great (4.0)
4. Marathon Man: A nerve‑shredding thriller that weaponizes anxiety with almost athletic precision.
5. Carrie: A stylish, emotionally charged horror tragedy that hits as hard as its iconic finale.
6. Assault on Precinct 13: A lean, relentless siege film that proves Carpenter could do a lot with very little.
7. Who Can Kill a Child?: A haunting slow burn that turns an idyllic island into a moral nightmare.
8. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quietly unsettling character piece anchored by a remarkably poised young Jodie Foster.
9. The House with Laughing Windows: A moody, painterly Giallo that rewards patience with a chilling payoff.
Very Good (3.5)
10. Logan's Run: A charmingly retro slice of sci‑fi whose big ideas outshine its dated effects.
Good (3.0)
11. Burnt Offerings: A patient, dread‑soaked haunted house tale elevated by its veteran cast.
12. House of Mortal Sin: A provocative, boundary‑pushing thriller that mixes sleaze with genuine unease.
13. Car Wash: A breezy, good‑vibes ensemble comedy that captures 70s LA with infectious energy.
14. The Last Round: A gritty, no‑nonsense crime flick that delivers exactly the tough‑guy goods it promises.
15. King Kong: A glossy, earnest remake that entertains even when it can't quite escape the shadow of its predecessor.
16. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: A proto‑slasher with documentary quirks that somehow make it creepier.
Flawed but Worthy (2.5)
17. Schizo: A serviceable slasher with enough psychological dressing to keep things mildly interesting.
18. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A raw, unsettling character study whose dreamlike tone lingers longer than its plot.
19. Futureworld: A competent, conspiracy‑tinged sequel that never quite matches the spark of its predecessor.
20. Kidnapped Coed: A scrappy exploitation thriller with rough edges that somehow add to its grindhouse charm.
21. Eaten Alive: A sweaty, chaotic fever dream where Tobe Hooper leans fully into grindhouse madness.
Fair (2.0)
22. Grizzly: A shameless "Jaws on land" riff that still manages to be goofy fun in its own right.
23. At the Earth's Core: A delightfully rubber‑monster adventure that embraces its pulp roots with zero shame.
24. Island of Death: A mean‑spirited exploitation shocker that's more infamous than enjoyable.
25. Werewolf Woman: A melodramatic psychodrama that howls louder than it bites.
26. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A sleazy, over‑the‑top entry that caters strictly to its cult niche.
Barely Sufficient (1.5)
27. Squirm: A wiggly creature feature whose earnestness almost makes up for its wriggly absurdity.
28. The Pom Pom Girls: A loose, sun‑drenched hangout movie that coasts on vibes more than plot.
29. Dogs: A slow‑burn animal‑attack thriller that never quite unleashes the chaos you hope for.
30. The Food of the Gods: A proudly goofy giant‑critter romp that's more fun than it has any right to be.
31. Acapulco Gold: A lightweight smuggling caper that leans heavily on scenery when the story runs thin.
Very Poor (0.5)
32. Blood Bath: A muddled oddity whose ambition is admirable even when the execution isn't.
33. The Milpitas Monster: A lovable DIY monster movie whose charm comes from its earnest amateur spirit.
34. The Clown Murders: A messy early slasher notable mostly for its accidental John Candy trivia value.
35. Ape: A gloriously clumsy Kong knockoff that's best enjoyed as a masterclass in cinematic cheese.
Perfect (5.0)
1. Taxi Driver: A razor‑sharp descent into alienation that still feels dangerously alive decades later.
Excellent (4.5)
2. The Omen: A prestige horror classic whose icy atmosphere and powerhouse performances make the apocalypse feel classy.
3. The Tenant: A suffocating psychological spiral that turns paranoia into an art form.
Great (4.0)
4. Marathon Man: A nerve‑shredding thriller that weaponizes anxiety with almost athletic precision.
5. Carrie: A stylish, emotionally charged horror tragedy that hits as hard as its iconic finale.
6. Assault on Precinct 13: A lean, relentless siege film that proves Carpenter could do a lot with very little.
7. Who Can Kill a Child?: A haunting slow burn that turns an idyllic island into a moral nightmare.
8. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quietly unsettling character piece anchored by a remarkably poised young Jodie Foster.
9. The House with Laughing Windows: A moody, painterly Giallo that rewards patience with a chilling payoff.
Very Good (3.5)
10. Logan's Run: A charmingly retro slice of sci‑fi whose big ideas outshine its dated effects.
Good (3.0)
11. Burnt Offerings: A patient, dread‑soaked haunted house tale elevated by its veteran cast.
12. House of Mortal Sin: A provocative, boundary‑pushing thriller that mixes sleaze with genuine unease.
13. Car Wash: A breezy, good‑vibes ensemble comedy that captures 70s LA with infectious energy.
14. The Last Round: A gritty, no‑nonsense crime flick that delivers exactly the tough‑guy goods it promises.
15. King Kong: A glossy, earnest remake that entertains even when it can't quite escape the shadow of its predecessor.
16. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: A proto‑slasher with documentary quirks that somehow make it creepier.
Flawed but Worthy (2.5)
17. Schizo: A serviceable slasher with enough psychological dressing to keep things mildly interesting.
18. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A raw, unsettling character study whose dreamlike tone lingers longer than its plot.
19. Futureworld: A competent, conspiracy‑tinged sequel that never quite matches the spark of its predecessor.
20. Kidnapped Coed: A scrappy exploitation thriller with rough edges that somehow add to its grindhouse charm.
21. Eaten Alive: A sweaty, chaotic fever dream where Tobe Hooper leans fully into grindhouse madness.
Fair (2.0)
22. Grizzly: A shameless "Jaws on land" riff that still manages to be goofy fun in its own right.
23. At the Earth's Core: A delightfully rubber‑monster adventure that embraces its pulp roots with zero shame.
24. Island of Death: A mean‑spirited exploitation shocker that's more infamous than enjoyable.
25. Werewolf Woman: A melodramatic psychodrama that howls louder than it bites.
26. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A sleazy, over‑the‑top entry that caters strictly to its cult niche.
Barely Sufficient (1.5)
27. Squirm: A wiggly creature feature whose earnestness almost makes up for its wriggly absurdity.
28. The Pom Pom Girls: A loose, sun‑drenched hangout movie that coasts on vibes more than plot.
29. Dogs: A slow‑burn animal‑attack thriller that never quite unleashes the chaos you hope for.
30. The Food of the Gods: A proudly goofy giant‑critter romp that's more fun than it has any right to be.
31. Acapulco Gold: A lightweight smuggling caper that leans heavily on scenery when the story runs thin.
Very Poor (0.5)
32. Blood Bath: A muddled oddity whose ambition is admirable even when the execution isn't.
33. The Milpitas Monster: A lovable DIY monster movie whose charm comes from its earnest amateur spirit.
34. The Clown Murders: A messy early slasher notable mostly for its accidental John Candy trivia value.
35. Ape: A gloriously clumsy Kong knockoff that's best enjoyed as a masterclass in cinematic cheese.
#32
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by Trevor - January 04, 2026, 07:15:58 AMThe Glimmer Man was South African born composer Trevor Rabin's first work as film music composer.
#33
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by zombie no.one - January 04, 2026, 05:26:11 AMzombie spills his guts...
(1996)
1. Fargo --- top 10 movie of all time imo. WH Macey amazing. Buscemi career best. I love everything about this movie
2. Scream --- opening scene is great, but the rest never jived with me. too 'obvious' and knowingly self aware for my liking. ho-hum...
11. Freeway --- seen it twice and enjoyed it. unusual movie with a distinctive bratty / anarchic style. worried it may not hold up if I watch it now... do I risk tainting the memory?
23. The Glimmer Man --- hilariously obvious rip off of SE7EN. top 5 Seagal movie however, as he enters his 'what accent shall I say this line in?' phase
(1986)
4. The Fly --- totally holds up. perfect blend of scifi horror and drama.
15. Friday the 13th Part VI --- I'm just such a contrary mary, but as a massive F13 fan I don't get this one. played too much for self-aware ironic laughs for my liking. also Jason in this one moves like a regular person? this one and JASON GOES TO HELL are the only 2 I don't enjoy.
18. Critters --- good fun but the sequel is way better
22. Chopping Mall --- great fun slasher. many classic lines and scenes. Dick Miller!
26. The Wraith --- saw this aged about 11 and thought it was clearly the most badass, cool film ever made. re-watched about a year ago, and erm yeah it isn't.
30. Cobra --- this kind of holds up, as a celebration of dumb 80s action.
45. Hands of Steel --- highly entertaining cheese. bonus arm wrestling tournament included!
57. Evil Laugh --- the only evil laugh is coming from the producers laughing at anyone unfortunate enough to watch.
(1996)
1. Fargo --- top 10 movie of all time imo. WH Macey amazing. Buscemi career best. I love everything about this movie
2. Scream --- opening scene is great, but the rest never jived with me. too 'obvious' and knowingly self aware for my liking. ho-hum...
11. Freeway --- seen it twice and enjoyed it. unusual movie with a distinctive bratty / anarchic style. worried it may not hold up if I watch it now... do I risk tainting the memory?
23. The Glimmer Man --- hilariously obvious rip off of SE7EN. top 5 Seagal movie however, as he enters his 'what accent shall I say this line in?' phase
(1986)
4. The Fly --- totally holds up. perfect blend of scifi horror and drama.
15. Friday the 13th Part VI --- I'm just such a contrary mary, but as a massive F13 fan I don't get this one. played too much for self-aware ironic laughs for my liking. also Jason in this one moves like a regular person? this one and JASON GOES TO HELL are the only 2 I don't enjoy.
18. Critters --- good fun but the sequel is way better
22. Chopping Mall --- great fun slasher. many classic lines and scenes. Dick Miller!
26. The Wraith --- saw this aged about 11 and thought it was clearly the most badass, cool film ever made. re-watched about a year ago, and erm yeah it isn't.
30. Cobra --- this kind of holds up, as a celebration of dumb 80s action.
45. Hands of Steel --- highly entertaining cheese. bonus arm wrestling tournament included!
57. Evil Laugh --- the only evil laugh is coming from the producers laughing at anyone unfortunate enough to watch.
#34
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - January 04, 2026, 12:55:14 AM1986 (40th Anniversary)
The All-Time Masterpieces
1. Aliens: One of the greatest sequels ever made, perfectly pivoting from horror to high-octane military sci-fi.
2. Blue Velvet: David Lynch's surrealist masterpiece that peeled back the skin of American suburban life to reveal the rot underneath.
3. Stand by Me: The definitive coming-of-age story that captures the bittersweet transition from childhood to adolescence with perfect sincerity.
4. The Fly: David Cronenberg's tragic and gory "reimagining" is both a top-tier monster movie and a heartbreaking metaphor for terminal illness.
5. Ferris Bueller's Day Off: The ultimate 80s teen fantasy about youthful rebellion and the importance of stopping to look around once in a while.
Modern Classics & Cult Icons
6. Manhunter: Michael Mann's stylish, neon-soaked introduction of Hannibal Lecktor (spelled differently here) remains a chilling crime thriller.
7. Big Trouble in Little China: A delightful, genre-mashing adventure that subverts the "hero" trope with Kurt Russell's bumbling Jack Burton.
8. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: A grim, low-budget, and deeply disturbing character study that remains one of the most realistic horror films ever made.
9. The Hitcher: A lean, mean, and terrifying road thriller powered by an incredibly menacing performance from Rutger Hauer.
10. The Name of the Rose: A dense and atmospheric medieval "whodunnit" that successfully brings Umberto Eco's complex novel to life.
11. Something Wild: A brilliant "yuppie nightmare" film that starts as a quirky romance before descending into a dangerous, dark thriller.
Genre Staples & Essential Horror
12. Betty Blue: A lush, erotically charged, and emotionally volatile French classic about obsessive love.
13. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2: A wild, neon-lit, and satirical departure from the original that is pure, unhinged fun.
14. Night of the Creeps: A perfect love letter to B-movies that combines aliens, zombies, and a legendary performance by Tom Atkins.
15. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives: The moment the franchise embraced its own absurdity, creating the best and most self-aware entry in the series.
16. From Beyond: A neon-soaked, Lovecraftian nightmare that pushes body horror and practical effects to their absolute limits.
17. Three Amigos!: A charming and quotable comedy classic that benefits from the legendary chemistry of its three leads.
18. Critters: A fun, sci-fi horror hybrid that manages to be more than just a "Gremlins" rip-off thanks to its unique lore.
19. The Money Pit: A quintessential 80s slapstick comedy that proves why Tom Hanks is a master of physical humor.
20. April Fool's Day: A clever, subverted slasher that plays a long-game "prank" on the audience.
21. Psycho III: Anthony Perkins returns to direct this surprisingly solid and stylishly gothic sequel that honors the Hitchcock original.
22. Chopping Mall: The ultimate "mall horror" movie featuring killer security robots and peak 80s cheese.
The Mixed & The Weird
23. Dolls: A creepy, well-crafted fairy tale horror from the director of Re-Animator.
24. Demons 2: A frantic and gory Italian sequel that trades a movie theater for a high-rise apartment building.
25. Dead End Drive-In: A stylish, punk-rock Australian dystopian film that serves as a biting social satire.
26. The Wraith: A supernatural car-chase movie with a young Charlie Sheen that is the epitome of "cool" 1986 aesthetics.
27. Trick or Treat: A loud, fun heavy-metal horror movie featuring cameos by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne.
28. Vamp: A visually striking neon-nocturnal horror film that predates From Dusk Till Dawn with its vampire-strip-club premise.
29. Poltergeist II: The Other Side: While it lacks the magic of the first, it features one of horror's most terrifying villains in Reverend Kane.
30. Cobra: A peak Stallone "tough guy" movie that is incredibly silly but remains an essential artifact of 80s action excess.
31. Deadly Friend: A bizarre Wes Craven experiment that struggles with its tone but features one of the most famous "head-explosion" scenes in cinema.
32. Maximum Overdrive: Stephen King's only directorial effort is a cocaine-fueled, hilarious mess about killer trucks and soda machines.
33. Jumpin' Jack Flash: A middling spy comedy that is elevated solely by Whoopi Goldberg's charismatic performance.
The Bottom Tier (Bombs & B-Movies)
34. Troll: Best known today for its tenuous (and unintentional) connection to the internet-famous Troll 2.
35. Invaders from Mars: Tobe Hooper's remake is visually interesting but lacks the heart and tension of the original.
36. Howard the Duck: A legendary box-office disaster that is as weird and uncomfortable today as it was in 1986.
37. TerrorVision: A garish, ultra-campy horror comedy that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon on acid.
38. Solarbabies: A high-budget "Mad Max on roller-skates" flop that is fascinatingly bad.
39. Witchboard: A standard 80s supernatural thriller that helped fuel the Ouija board craze.
40. Nomads: Pierce Brosnan's film debut is an atmospheric but ultimately confusing supernatural mystery.
41. Crawlspace: Klaus Kinski is genuinely creepy in this unpleasant sleaze-fest.
42. Deadtime Stories: A low-budget horror anthology that puts a dark twist on classic fairy tales.
43. The Fantasist: A moody Irish thriller that never quite manages to build the tension it needs.
44. Quiet Cool: A forgettable action flick that tries to capitalize on the Rambo craze.
45. Hands of Steel: A low-rent Italian cyborg movie that is only for the most dedicated genre fans.
46. Breeders: A low-budget sci-fi horror that leans heavily into "B-movie" exploitation tropes.
47. Neon Maniacs: A bizarre film about monsters living under the Golden Gate Bridge that unfortunately never explains its own title.
48. My Chauffeur: A dated, "zany" comedy that hasn't aged particularly well in terms of humor.
49. Jocks: A generic 80s "slobs vs. snobs" sports comedy that is largely forgettable.
50. The Majorettes: A late-entry slasher that is more sleazy and mean-spirited than it is scary.
51. Nightmare Weekend: A confusing, low-budget tech-horror that is mostly remembered for being incomprehensible.
52. Terror at Tenkiller: A very amateurish slasher that lacks the budget or craft of its peers.
53. Low Blow: A gritty, low-budget action movie that even fans of the genre might find tedious.
54. The Pink Chiquitas: A strange, localized Canadian comedy that is an acquired taste, to say the least.
55. Choke Canyon: A standard action-thriller that failed to make much of an impact.
56. Raiders of the Living Dead: A bottom-of-the-barrel zombie movie that suffers from extreme production issues.
57. Evil Laugh: A generic, low-rent slasher that offers nothing new to an already crowded genre.
The All-Time Masterpieces
1. Aliens: One of the greatest sequels ever made, perfectly pivoting from horror to high-octane military sci-fi.
2. Blue Velvet: David Lynch's surrealist masterpiece that peeled back the skin of American suburban life to reveal the rot underneath.
3. Stand by Me: The definitive coming-of-age story that captures the bittersweet transition from childhood to adolescence with perfect sincerity.
4. The Fly: David Cronenberg's tragic and gory "reimagining" is both a top-tier monster movie and a heartbreaking metaphor for terminal illness.
5. Ferris Bueller's Day Off: The ultimate 80s teen fantasy about youthful rebellion and the importance of stopping to look around once in a while.
Modern Classics & Cult Icons
6. Manhunter: Michael Mann's stylish, neon-soaked introduction of Hannibal Lecktor (spelled differently here) remains a chilling crime thriller.
7. Big Trouble in Little China: A delightful, genre-mashing adventure that subverts the "hero" trope with Kurt Russell's bumbling Jack Burton.
8. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: A grim, low-budget, and deeply disturbing character study that remains one of the most realistic horror films ever made.
9. The Hitcher: A lean, mean, and terrifying road thriller powered by an incredibly menacing performance from Rutger Hauer.
10. The Name of the Rose: A dense and atmospheric medieval "whodunnit" that successfully brings Umberto Eco's complex novel to life.
11. Something Wild: A brilliant "yuppie nightmare" film that starts as a quirky romance before descending into a dangerous, dark thriller.
Genre Staples & Essential Horror
12. Betty Blue: A lush, erotically charged, and emotionally volatile French classic about obsessive love.
13. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2: A wild, neon-lit, and satirical departure from the original that is pure, unhinged fun.
14. Night of the Creeps: A perfect love letter to B-movies that combines aliens, zombies, and a legendary performance by Tom Atkins.
15. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives: The moment the franchise embraced its own absurdity, creating the best and most self-aware entry in the series.
16. From Beyond: A neon-soaked, Lovecraftian nightmare that pushes body horror and practical effects to their absolute limits.
17. Three Amigos!: A charming and quotable comedy classic that benefits from the legendary chemistry of its three leads.
18. Critters: A fun, sci-fi horror hybrid that manages to be more than just a "Gremlins" rip-off thanks to its unique lore.
19. The Money Pit: A quintessential 80s slapstick comedy that proves why Tom Hanks is a master of physical humor.
20. April Fool's Day: A clever, subverted slasher that plays a long-game "prank" on the audience.
21. Psycho III: Anthony Perkins returns to direct this surprisingly solid and stylishly gothic sequel that honors the Hitchcock original.
22. Chopping Mall: The ultimate "mall horror" movie featuring killer security robots and peak 80s cheese.
The Mixed & The Weird
23. Dolls: A creepy, well-crafted fairy tale horror from the director of Re-Animator.
24. Demons 2: A frantic and gory Italian sequel that trades a movie theater for a high-rise apartment building.
25. Dead End Drive-In: A stylish, punk-rock Australian dystopian film that serves as a biting social satire.
26. The Wraith: A supernatural car-chase movie with a young Charlie Sheen that is the epitome of "cool" 1986 aesthetics.
27. Trick or Treat: A loud, fun heavy-metal horror movie featuring cameos by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne.
28. Vamp: A visually striking neon-nocturnal horror film that predates From Dusk Till Dawn with its vampire-strip-club premise.
29. Poltergeist II: The Other Side: While it lacks the magic of the first, it features one of horror's most terrifying villains in Reverend Kane.
30. Cobra: A peak Stallone "tough guy" movie that is incredibly silly but remains an essential artifact of 80s action excess.
31. Deadly Friend: A bizarre Wes Craven experiment that struggles with its tone but features one of the most famous "head-explosion" scenes in cinema.
32. Maximum Overdrive: Stephen King's only directorial effort is a cocaine-fueled, hilarious mess about killer trucks and soda machines.
33. Jumpin' Jack Flash: A middling spy comedy that is elevated solely by Whoopi Goldberg's charismatic performance.
The Bottom Tier (Bombs & B-Movies)
34. Troll: Best known today for its tenuous (and unintentional) connection to the internet-famous Troll 2.
35. Invaders from Mars: Tobe Hooper's remake is visually interesting but lacks the heart and tension of the original.
36. Howard the Duck: A legendary box-office disaster that is as weird and uncomfortable today as it was in 1986.
37. TerrorVision: A garish, ultra-campy horror comedy that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon on acid.
38. Solarbabies: A high-budget "Mad Max on roller-skates" flop that is fascinatingly bad.
39. Witchboard: A standard 80s supernatural thriller that helped fuel the Ouija board craze.
40. Nomads: Pierce Brosnan's film debut is an atmospheric but ultimately confusing supernatural mystery.
41. Crawlspace: Klaus Kinski is genuinely creepy in this unpleasant sleaze-fest.
42. Deadtime Stories: A low-budget horror anthology that puts a dark twist on classic fairy tales.
43. The Fantasist: A moody Irish thriller that never quite manages to build the tension it needs.
44. Quiet Cool: A forgettable action flick that tries to capitalize on the Rambo craze.
45. Hands of Steel: A low-rent Italian cyborg movie that is only for the most dedicated genre fans.
46. Breeders: A low-budget sci-fi horror that leans heavily into "B-movie" exploitation tropes.
47. Neon Maniacs: A bizarre film about monsters living under the Golden Gate Bridge that unfortunately never explains its own title.
48. My Chauffeur: A dated, "zany" comedy that hasn't aged particularly well in terms of humor.
49. Jocks: A generic 80s "slobs vs. snobs" sports comedy that is largely forgettable.
50. The Majorettes: A late-entry slasher that is more sleazy and mean-spirited than it is scary.
51. Nightmare Weekend: A confusing, low-budget tech-horror that is mostly remembered for being incomprehensible.
52. Terror at Tenkiller: A very amateurish slasher that lacks the budget or craft of its peers.
53. Low Blow: A gritty, low-budget action movie that even fans of the genre might find tedious.
54. The Pink Chiquitas: A strange, localized Canadian comedy that is an acquired taste, to say the least.
55. Choke Canyon: A standard action-thriller that failed to make much of an impact.
56. Raiders of the Living Dead: A bottom-of-the-barrel zombie movie that suffers from extreme production issues.
57. Evil Laugh: A generic, low-rent slasher that offers nothing new to an already crowded genre.
#35
Good Movies / Movie Anniversaries in 2026
Last post by claws - January 03, 2026, 11:53:56 PM1996 (30th Anniversary)
I only list movies I own on physical Media
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The Masterpieces
1. Fargo: A near-perfect blend of dark comedy and crime drama; the Coen brothers' "Minnesota Nice" aesthetic remains a cinematic benchmark.
2. Scream: This film revitalized the horror genre by brilliantly deconstructing slasher tropes while still being a genuinely terrifying mystery.
3. Bound: Before The Matrix, the Wachowskis delivered this incredibly stylish, tight neo-noir that is celebrated for its tension and visual flair.
4. The Birdcage: A heartwarming and hilarious comedy that features an iconic performance by Robin Williams and sharp social commentary.
The Cultural Powerhouses
5. Independence Day: The quintessential 90s disaster epic; its practical effects and "alien invasion" spectacle set a high bar for popcorn cinema.
6. Mission: Impossible: A sophisticated spy thriller that successfully transitioned a TV classic into a high-octane film franchise led by Tom Cruise.
7. Twister: A technical marvel for its time that effectively turned a weather phenomenon into a pulse-pounding monster movie experience.
Cult Classics & Indie Breakthroughs
8. Bottle Rocket: The whimsical and low-key debut of Wes Anderson; it introduced the world to his unique visual symmetry and the Wilson brothers.
9. From Dusk Till Dawn: A wild, genre-bending ride that famously flips from a gritty crime thriller into a vampire bloodbath at the halfway mark.
10. The Craft: A quintessential 90s teen gothic film that remains a massive influence on the "witchcore" aesthetic and supernatural dramas.
11. Freeway: A gritty, foul-mouthed, and darkly comedic modern reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood featuring a standout Reese Witherspoon.
12. The Frighteners: An imaginative ghost-comedy that showcases the early, inventive visual style of director Peter Jackson before he headed to Middle-earth.
Genre Staples & Polarizing Picks
13. The Long Kiss Goodnight: A highly underrated action gem with a sharp, witty script by Shane Black.
14. Kingpin: A gross-out bowling comedy from the Farrelly brothers that has become a cult favorite for its absurdity.
15. Mars Attacks!: Tim Burton's star-studded, bizarre homage to 50s sci-fi; it is either loved for its camp or hated for its chaos.
16. Crash: A clinical and deeply unsettling exploration of technology and desire; a landmark in "body horror" philosophy.
17. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood: A chaotic, often hilarious parody of 90s "hood" dramas that has remained a staple in urban comedy.
18. The Stendhal Syndrome: A visually striking Italian giallo from Dario Argento that explores the psychological depths of art-induced psychosis.
19. The Trigger Effect: A quiet, grounded thriller that effectively examines how quickly social order collapses during a simple blackout.
The Mixed & Niche
20. Tromeo and Juliet: A trashy, punk-rock, and ultra-violent reimagining of Shakespeare; strictly for fans of the Troma school of filmmaking.
21. Diabolique: A sleek but ultimately unnecessary remake of the French classic that struggled to capture the tension of the original.
22. Bad Moon: A decent werewolf flick that is notable for focusing the emotional core on the family's protective German Shepherd.
23. The Glimmer Man: A standard Steven Seagal actioner that leans heavily into the "buddy cop" tropes of the era with mixed results.
24. Tremors II: Aftershocks: A surprisingly fun direct-to-video sequel that manages to keep the charm of the original "graboids" alive.
25. Hellraiser: Bloodline: An ambitious but messy entry that attempts to tell the Cenobite origin story across the past, present, and future.
26. The Crow: City of Angels: A visually moody sequel that, while atmospheric, suffered from being compared to the lightning-in-a-bottle original.
The Bottom Tier
27. Bordello of Blood: A "Tales from the Crypt" spin-off that leaned too far into campy gore and struggled with a disjointed script.
28. The Island of Dr. Moreau: A famously disastrous production; the resulting film is a chaotic, baffling, and surreal experience that has become a legend of "bad" cinema.
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Feel free to list your favorite Anniversary Movies.
I only list movies I own on physical Media
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The Masterpieces
1. Fargo: A near-perfect blend of dark comedy and crime drama; the Coen brothers' "Minnesota Nice" aesthetic remains a cinematic benchmark.
2. Scream: This film revitalized the horror genre by brilliantly deconstructing slasher tropes while still being a genuinely terrifying mystery.
3. Bound: Before The Matrix, the Wachowskis delivered this incredibly stylish, tight neo-noir that is celebrated for its tension and visual flair.
4. The Birdcage: A heartwarming and hilarious comedy that features an iconic performance by Robin Williams and sharp social commentary.
The Cultural Powerhouses
5. Independence Day: The quintessential 90s disaster epic; its practical effects and "alien invasion" spectacle set a high bar for popcorn cinema.
6. Mission: Impossible: A sophisticated spy thriller that successfully transitioned a TV classic into a high-octane film franchise led by Tom Cruise.
7. Twister: A technical marvel for its time that effectively turned a weather phenomenon into a pulse-pounding monster movie experience.
Cult Classics & Indie Breakthroughs
8. Bottle Rocket: The whimsical and low-key debut of Wes Anderson; it introduced the world to his unique visual symmetry and the Wilson brothers.
9. From Dusk Till Dawn: A wild, genre-bending ride that famously flips from a gritty crime thriller into a vampire bloodbath at the halfway mark.
10. The Craft: A quintessential 90s teen gothic film that remains a massive influence on the "witchcore" aesthetic and supernatural dramas.
11. Freeway: A gritty, foul-mouthed, and darkly comedic modern reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood featuring a standout Reese Witherspoon.
12. The Frighteners: An imaginative ghost-comedy that showcases the early, inventive visual style of director Peter Jackson before he headed to Middle-earth.
Genre Staples & Polarizing Picks
13. The Long Kiss Goodnight: A highly underrated action gem with a sharp, witty script by Shane Black.
14. Kingpin: A gross-out bowling comedy from the Farrelly brothers that has become a cult favorite for its absurdity.
15. Mars Attacks!: Tim Burton's star-studded, bizarre homage to 50s sci-fi; it is either loved for its camp or hated for its chaos.
16. Crash: A clinical and deeply unsettling exploration of technology and desire; a landmark in "body horror" philosophy.
17. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood: A chaotic, often hilarious parody of 90s "hood" dramas that has remained a staple in urban comedy.
18. The Stendhal Syndrome: A visually striking Italian giallo from Dario Argento that explores the psychological depths of art-induced psychosis.
19. The Trigger Effect: A quiet, grounded thriller that effectively examines how quickly social order collapses during a simple blackout.
The Mixed & Niche
20. Tromeo and Juliet: A trashy, punk-rock, and ultra-violent reimagining of Shakespeare; strictly for fans of the Troma school of filmmaking.
21. Diabolique: A sleek but ultimately unnecessary remake of the French classic that struggled to capture the tension of the original.
22. Bad Moon: A decent werewolf flick that is notable for focusing the emotional core on the family's protective German Shepherd.
23. The Glimmer Man: A standard Steven Seagal actioner that leans heavily into the "buddy cop" tropes of the era with mixed results.
24. Tremors II: Aftershocks: A surprisingly fun direct-to-video sequel that manages to keep the charm of the original "graboids" alive.
25. Hellraiser: Bloodline: An ambitious but messy entry that attempts to tell the Cenobite origin story across the past, present, and future.
26. The Crow: City of Angels: A visually moody sequel that, while atmospheric, suffered from being compared to the lightning-in-a-bottle original.
The Bottom Tier
27. Bordello of Blood: A "Tales from the Crypt" spin-off that leaned too far into campy gore and struggled with a disjointed script.
28. The Island of Dr. Moreau: A famously disastrous production; the resulting film is a chaotic, baffling, and surreal experience that has become a legend of "bad" cinema.
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#37
Bad Movies / Re: RECENT VIEWINGS (Bad Movie...
Last post by LilCerberus - January 03, 2026, 10:32:28 PMTonight's Stinker
Supersonic Man (1979)
https://youtu.be/-cx8aMRQqvQ?si=IOwgbQoWUP0RK9mK
Aliens give a blue skinned bodybuilder a new set of tights & send him to Earth to stop mankind from using a new superweapon... Meanwhile, an evil mastermind sends his soldiers and and a robot to steal radioactive material & kidnap a scientist.... The next day, a private eye is watching the scientist's daughter on television, so he borrows a line from Star Wars & turns into Supersonic Man & rescues her from some henchmen.....
Low budget Spanish knock off of Superman.... Got a few giggles out of it.... Most of the explosions, sets & miniature effects are respectable for a low budget movie of the time.....
Supersonic Man (1979)
https://youtu.be/-cx8aMRQqvQ?si=IOwgbQoWUP0RK9mK
Aliens give a blue skinned bodybuilder a new set of tights & send him to Earth to stop mankind from using a new superweapon... Meanwhile, an evil mastermind sends his soldiers and and a robot to steal radioactive material & kidnap a scientist.... The next day, a private eye is watching the scientist's daughter on television, so he borrows a line from Star Wars & turns into Supersonic Man & rescues her from some henchmen.....
Low budget Spanish knock off of Superman.... Got a few giggles out of it.... Most of the explosions, sets & miniature effects are respectable for a low budget movie of the time.....
#39
Games / Re: Answer the question with a...
Last post by Rev. Powell - January 03, 2026, 09:37:40 PM
How can you escape a bad situation?
#40
Entertainment / Re: What have you been listeni...
Last post by Rev. Powell - January 03, 2026, 09:34:29 PM
So good.