Movie Anniversaries in 2026

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1996 (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.

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1986 (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.

[zombie no.one]

zombie 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.

[Trevor]

The Glimmer Man was South African born composer Trevor Rabin's first work as film music composer.

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1976 (50th Anniversary)

1. Taxi Driver: A gritty, neon-soaked descent into urban madness that remains one of the greatest character studies in cinema history.
2. Marathon Man: A tight, paranoid thriller that made a generation of moviegoers terrified of going to the dentist.
3. Carrie: Brian De Palma's masterful adaptation of Stephen King's debut remains the gold standard for high school horror.
4. Assault on Precinct 13: John Carpenter's siege thriller is a masterclass in tension, minimalism, and synth-driven atmosphere.
5. The Omen: A chilling landmark of religious horror that benefits immensely from Gregory Peck's gravitas and a haunting score.
6. The Tenant: Part of Polanski's "Apartment Trilogy," this is a deeply unsettling and surreal look at identity loss.
7. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quiet, atmospheric thriller anchored by a remarkably mature performance from a young Jodie Foster.
8. Who Can Kill a Child?: An incredibly effective and disturbing Spanish horror film that explores a nightmare scenario on a secluded island.
9. The House with Laughing Windows: One of the most atmospheric and unique Italian Giallos ever made, featuring a truly haunting ending.
10. Logan's Run: While the effects have aged, its vision of a hedonistic future and "Lifeclock" concept remains iconic sci-fi.
11. Car Wash: A vibrant, episodic comedy that captures a specific slice of 1970s Los Angeles culture with an unbeatable soundtrack.
12. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: An influential proto-slasher that mixes documentary-style narration with genuinely frightening attack sequences.
13. Burnt Offerings: A slow-burn haunted house story that trades in dread rather than jump scares, featuring a great veteran cast.
14. King Kong: It lacks the soul of the 1933 original, but it's an entertaining, big-budget spectacle of its era.
15. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A hallucinatory and deeply uncomfortable psychological horror film about trauma and revenge.
16. Futureworld: A solid sci-fi sequel to Westworld that shifts the focus toward corporate conspiracy and cloning.
17. Eaten Alive: Tobe Hooper's grimy follow-up to Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a sweaty, neon-lit, claustrophobic nightmare.
18. Grizzly: Essentially "Jaws on land," this is the most successful and entertaining of the mid-70s animal attack clones.
19. The Food of the Gods: A gloriously campy Bert I. Gordon creature feature involving giant rats and oversized wasps.
20. Squirm: Famous for its impressive practical makeup effects, this "nature strikes back" film is surprisingly effective.
21. House of Mortal Sin: A sleazy and controversial British horror film about a murderous priest that pushes many boundaries.
22. At the Earth's Core: A colorful, charmingly low-tech fantasy adventure starring Doug McClure and Peter Cushing.
23. Dogs: A mid-tier "animal revolt" film that doesn't quite reach the heights (or depths) of its contemporaries.
24. Schizo: A fairly standard British slasher that attempts some psychological depth but mostly follows the genre's tropes.
25. The Pom Pom Girls: A quintessential 70s teen drive-in movie that captures the "hangout" vibe of the decade.
26. The Last Round: A gritty Italian crime film that serves as a decent example of the "Poliziotteschi" genre's tough-guy tropes.
27. Acapulco Gold: A standard, somewhat forgettable drug-smuggling thriller that leans heavily on its scenic locations.
28. Kidnapped Coed: A low-budget kidnapping drama that is largely unremarkable outside of its era-specific grit.
29. Island of Death: An infamous Greek exploitation film known for its extreme content and relentless nihilism.
30. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A notorious entry in the "Sexploitation" subgenre that is strictly for niche cult audiences.
31. Werewolf Woman: A bizarre Italian take on the werewolf mythos that focuses more on psychological breakdown than fur and fangs.
32. Blood Bath: Also known as The Sky Is Falling, it's a strange, disjointed cult film that struggles to find its tone.
33. The Clown Murders: Notable primarily for being one of John Candy's earliest roles, though the film itself is a messy slasher.
34. Ape: A hilariously low-budget King Kong rip-off that is best enjoyed for its unintentional comedy and guy-in-a-suit charm.
35. The Milpitas Monster: A charmingly amateurish regional monster movie made by high school students that serves as a fun time capsule.

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2016 (10th Anniversary)

Top Tier: Modern Classics

1. Arrival: A rare sci‑fi film that turns linguistic theory into something breathtakingly human.

2. Train to Busan: A ferocious, heart‑punching thriller that proves the zombie genre still has soul.

3. Everybody Wants Some!!: A joyous hangout film that captures the magic of fleeting youth with effortless charm.

High-Tier & Technical Achievements

4. Nocturnal Animals: A stylish, icy revenge tale that lingers long after the credits roll.

5. 10 Cloverfield Lane: A taut, pressure‑cooker thriller that thrives on uncertainty and shifting power.

6. Hacksaw Ridge: A brutal, unwavering war epic that balances faith, violence, and conviction.

7. Deadpool: A gleefully anarchic superhero satire that reshaped the genre's sense of humor.

8. Midnight Special: A tender, enigmatic sci‑fi odyssey that trusts its audience to follow the mystery.

Horror Standouts

9. Split: A gripping psychological thriller powered by James McAvoy's mesmerizing transformations.

10. Don't Breathe: A ruthless inversion of home‑invasion tropes that squeezes tension from every shadow.

11. The Autopsy of Jane Doe: A chilling, slow-burn mystery that turns a morgue into a nightmare labyrinth.

12. The Conjuring 2: A confident, emotionally grounded sequel that delivers scares with old‑school craftsmanship.

13. Ouija: Origin of Evil: A surprisingly sharp and stylish prequel that outclasses its own franchise.

14. The Monster: A bleak, character-driven creature feature that uses horror to explore generational trauma.

15. The Void: A practical‑effects fever dream that channels the best of '80s cosmic horror.

The Mixed & Polarizing

16. The Neon Demon: A hypnotic, venomous descent into beauty culture that's impossible to forget.

17. The Shallows: A sleek survival thriller that turns minimalism into momentum.

18. Lights Out: A clever, high‑concept scare machine that expands its viral origins with style.

19. Ghostbusters (2016): A lively reboot with strong comedic chemistry that struggled under impossible expectations.

20. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: A visually whimsical fantasy weighed down by uneven storytelling.

21. Before I Wake: A dreamy, melancholy horror fable that prioritizes emotion over terror.

22. The Belko Experiment: A brutal corporate bloodbath that entertains even as it feels derivative.

Bottom Tier

23. A Cure for Wellness: A gorgeously mounted gothic mystery that collapses under its own excess.

24. The Purge: Election Year: A blunt, chaotic sequel that leans harder on spectacle than satire.

25. The Boy: A twisty but uneven chiller that never fully capitalizes on its eerie premise.

26. Blair Witch (2016): A louder, slicker sequel that loses the original's raw, unsettling simplicity.

27. Viral: A competent but forgettable outbreak thriller that adds little to the genre.

28. Gods of Egypt: A gloriously over-the-top CGI spectacle that's more entertaining as camp than fantasy.

[M.10rda]

Wow, '86 was stacked... looks like an even deeper bench of classics than '76... of course I saw most of those '86 gems sometime after '86 (I was 8-9 that year), but I saw ALIENS in the theater the first week. Grateful to have had that experience... that flick plays awesomely on a big screen in a big dark room with nice speakers.

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2006 (20th Anniversary)

1) Children of Men – A prophetic masterpiece of technical filmmaking and raw, urgent storytelling that feels more relevant every year.
2) Pan's Labyrinth – Guillermo del Toro's definitive work, blending the harsh reality of war with a terrifyingly beautiful dark fantasy world.
3) The Prestige – Christopher Nolan's most rewarding puzzle box, demanding multiple viewings to appreciate its meticulous narrative clockwork.
4) The Host – A genre-defying creature feature that manages to be a biting political satire and a touching family drama all at once.
5) Little Miss Sunshine – The rare "Indie Road Trip" movie that earns every bit of its sentiment through sharp writing and a perfect ensemble cast.
6) The Fall – A visual achievement unlike any other, serving as a stunning, globe-trotting love letter to the power of human imagination.
7) The Devil Wears Prada – Anchored by Meryl Streep's legendary performance, this remains the gold standard for workplace comedies.
8) The Fountain – A deeply ambitious and polarizing meditation on love and mortality that rewards those who lean into its surrealism.
9) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer – A lush, grotesque, and sensory-focused period piece that captures the "unfilmable" essence of its source material.
10) Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon – A brilliant meta-commentary on the slasher genre that is both a hilarious parody and a legitimate entry in the canon.

11) Slither – James Gunn's love letter to 80s creature features is a slimy, hilarious, and unapologetically gross-out good time.
12) Bug – A claustrophobic and deeply unsettling exploration of shared paranoia that features powerhouse performances.
13) The Hills Have Eyes – A rare remake that improves upon the original by cranking up the intensity and the political subtext.
14) Monster House – A creative and genuinely spooky animated feature that captures the "Amblin-style" magic of 80s kids' adventures.
15) Taxidermia – A daring, grotesque, and visually arresting Hungarian odyssey that pushes the boundaries of art-house body horror.
16) Silent Hill – While the plot is messy, its incredible production design and atmospheric horror make it one of the best video game adaptations.
17) Crank – An experimental, high-octane adrenaline shot of a movie that fully embraces the logic of a frantic video game.
18) Running Scared – A hyper-stylized, foul-mouthed crime thriller that feels like a dark, modern-day Grimm's fairy tale.
19) The Illusionist – A sophisticated and beautifully shot period mystery that relies on old-school cinematic charm and a strong lead performance.
20) Fido – A clever and colorful satire that imagines a 1950s suburbia where zombies are the help rather than the hunters.

21) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest – A massive spectacle that, while bloated, features some of the best CGI and creature design of the decade.
22) Undisputed II: Last Man Standing – A cult classic in the martial arts community that significantly outshines its predecessor in choreography and grit.
23) Black Sheep – A ridiculous and gory delight from New Zealand that treats its "killer sheep" premise with exactly the right amount of fun.
24) Hatchet – A loud, bloody, and enthusiastic throwback to the practical-effects glory days of the 80s slasher era.
25) Night at the Museum – A charming and imaginative family adventure that makes excellent use of Ben Stiller's comedic energy.
26) Saw III – The point where the series fully committed to its "trap" mythology, offering a darker and more emotional core than expected.
27) Final Destination 3 – A fun, self-aware entry that features one of the most memorable and terrifying opening sequences of the franchise.
28) Snakes on a Plane – A movie that leans so hard into its absurd premise and internet hype that it becomes an unintentional time capsule of 2006.
29) Beerfest – A crude and chaotic comedy that works best when it stops trying to make sense and just leans into the absurdity.
30) Underworld: Evolution – Slick, blue-tinted action that expands the lore for fans of the series without changing the winning formula.

31) Them (Ils) – A lean, stripped-back French thriller that proves silence and shadows are far scarier than digital monsters.
32) Cold Prey – A rock-solid Norwegian slasher that doesn't reinvent the wheel but executes every trope with cold, calculated precision.
33) Altered – An underrated, high-concept alien horror film that makes the most of its limited budget and claustrophobic setting.
34) The Woods – Lucky McKee delivers a stylish and atmospheric folk-horror film that deserves more credit for its unsettling tone.
35) The Last Winter – An atmospheric "eco-horror" piece that builds incredible dread even if the final reveal doesn't quite land.
36) All the Boys Love Mandy Lane – A stylish and subverted slasher that feels like a predecessor to the "Neon-Noirs" of the 2010s.
37) Right at Your Door – A grounded and terrifyingly plausible look at an urban biological attack that focuses on human panic.
38) Superman Returns – A beautiful and nostalgic homage that feels a bit too slow and reverent for its own good.
39) X-Men: The Last Stand – A cluttered and divisive conclusion to the original trilogy that still manages a few standout action beats.
40) The Black Dahlia – A visually stunning but narratively muddled noir that struggles to keep its complex threads from tangling.

41) The Abandoned – A surreal and visually interesting ghost story that gets bogged down by an increasingly confusing narrative.
42) The Grudge 2 – While it has some inventive scares, it lacks the fresh terror that the first American remake provided.
43) Black Christmas – A loud and mean-spirited remake that replaces the original's subtle mystery with excessive, garish gore.
44) Open Water 2: Adrift – A frustrating thriller that builds tension well, though it's hard to root for characters making such poor choices.
45) The Return – A moody and muted supernatural thriller that has a decent atmosphere but struggles to find a pulse.
46) Turistas – A standard "vacation gone wrong" flick that relies more on xenophobic tropes than actual suspense.
47) When a Stranger Calls – A polished but ultimately toothless PG-13 remake that takes far too long to get to the point.
48) My Super Ex-Girlfriend – A fun premise that unfortunately settles for generic romantic-comedy beats instead of sharp superhero satire.
49) The Covenant – A stylish but hollow "guilty pleasure" movie that feels more like a long music video than a supernatural thriller.
50) Poseidon – A high-budget disaster spectacle that offers decent thrills but absolutely zero character development.

51) Pulse – A lifeless remake that completely misses the existential dread and technological haunting of the Japanese original.
52) The Marine – A loud, pyrotechnic-heavy action vehicle that is only enjoyable if you turn your brain entirely off.
53) See No Evil – A generic, brutal slasher that feels like a long-form commercial for a WWE character.
54) Ultraviolet – A visually experimental mess that suffered from too much studio interference and a baffling script.
55) Stay Alive – A dated horror film that tries to make gaming scary but ends up feeling like an "after-school special" about technology.
56) The Butterfly Effect 2 – An unnecessary and cheap-feeling sequel that lacks the emotional hook of the original film.
57) Hollow Man 2 – A standard direct-to-video follow-up that loses the visual punch and star power of the Paul Verhoeven original.
58) Rest Stop – A mean-spirited "torture porn" entry that prioritizes shock value over storytelling or suspense.
59) The Contract – A surprisingly dull thriller that manages to waste the considerable talents of Morgan Freeman and John Cusack.
60) The Breed – A generic "nature run amok" story that fails to make its killer-dog premise interesting or scary.

61) Abominable – A low-budget Bigfoot movie that has a few fun practical effects but falls short in almost every other department.
62) Tamara – A forgettable supernatural revenge story that borrows heavily from better films like "The Craft."
63) Dark Ride – A generic slasher set in an amusement park that fails to utilize its potentially creepy setting.
64) Half Light – A slow and predictable Gothic mystery that feels like a made-for-TV movie despite its lead actress.
65) Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes – A cheap-looking sequel that fails to capture the mythic, tragic horror of the 1988 original.
66) Mulberry St. – A gritty, low-budget attempt at a rat-zombie hybrid that has spirit but lacks the polish to truly work.
67) The Marsh – A murky and incoherent ghost story that feels like it was assembled from the leftover parts of other 2000s horror films.
68) Population 436 – An interesting "Twilight Zone" style setup that unfortunately devolves into a very standard and predictable thriller.
69) Big Bad Wolf – A tonally confused werewolf movie that tries to be funny and scary but misses the mark on both.
70) Salvage – A repetitive and low-budget experiment that kills its own momentum long before the final twist.
71) Road House 2 – A sequel in name only that captures none of the original's cult-classic "so-bad-it's-good" charm.
72) Skinwalkers – A very bland attempt at a werewolf action movie that feels more like a rejected TV pilot than a feature film.
73) Candy Stripers – A tasteless and amateurish exploitation flick that serves as a low point for 2006 genre cinema.
74) Caved In: Prehistoric Terror – A bottom-of-the-barrel Syfy-style creature feature that is mostly a chore to sit through.

[zombie no.one]

of course I saw most of those '86 gems sometime after '86 (I was 8-9 that year)

we beez the same vintage. (well, in earth years... on our respective home planets it may be a different story)

my mum had no problems with hiring out COBRA from blockbuster for my 9th birthday party for me and my friends to watch, when I asked her. I doubt she even understood what an "18" certificate movie meant back then

[LilCerberus]

(1966) 60yrs
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Batman
The Wild Angels
(Aaand, some more important stuff I've never seen.....)

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1981 (45th Anniversary)

1. Raiders of the Lost Ark - The gold standard for action-adventure filmmaking.
2. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - A relentless, high-octane masterpiece of post-apocalyptic cinema.
3. Blow Out - De Palma's finest hour, blending sonic obsession with a haunting political thriller.
4. Possession - An intense, visceral descent into psychological and supernatural marital collapse.
5. An American Werewolf in London - Perfectly balances dark humor with groundbreaking practical effects.
6. The Evil Dead - A raw, inventive explosion of low-budget horror creativity.
7. Escape from New York - Carpenter at his coolest, delivering a gritty and iconic vision of a dystopian future.
8. Scanners - Cronenberg's "head-exploding" classic remains a chilling look at corporate telepathy.
9. The Howling - A sharp, satirical, and genuinely scary take on the werewolf mythos.
10. Christiane F. - A harrowing and uncompromising look at youth drug addiction in Berlin.
11. The Beyond - Fulci's surrealist masterpiece of atmospheric, blood-soaked nightmare logic.
12. Road Games - A taut, Hitchcockian thriller set on the lonely highways of Australia.
13. Outland - High Noon in space, anchored by a gritty performance from Sean Connery.
14. Dead & Buried - A unique, atmospheric small-town mystery with a truly unsettling twist.
15. The Burning - A standout slasher featuring one of the genre's most effective river-raft massacres.
16. Stripes - Bill Murray at his peak in an endlessly quotable military comedy.
17. Halloween II - A solid, claustrophobic sequel that ramps up the slasher intensity.
18. My Bloody Valentine - One of the most atmospheric and effective "holiday" slashers of the era.
19. Clash of the Titans - A charming farewell to Ray Harryhausen's legendary stop-motion magic.
20. The Funhouse - Tobe Hooper crafts a moody and effective carnival-set creepfest.
21. Friday the 13th: Part 2 - Introduced the adult Jason Voorhees and established the franchise's formula.
22. The Prowler - Features some of the most impressive and brutal practical kills in slasher history.
23. Mommie Dearest - A campy, high-octane melodrama that has become a cult legend.
24. Wolfen - A moody, intelligent take on the "urban predator" genre with unique visual flair.
25. Dark Night of the Scarecrow - A masterclass in building tension and atmosphere for a made-for-TV movie.
26. Happy Birthday to Me - A convoluted but highly entertaining slasher with an infamous kebab-related kill.
27. The House by the Cemetery - Pure Fulci atmosphere with a heavy dose of gothic dread and gore.
28. Just Before Dawn - A surprisingly well-shot and suspenseful backwoods survival slasher.
29. Strange Behavior - A quirky, stylish blend of small-town mystery and mad scientist tropes.
30. The Hand - Oliver Stone's psychological thriller features a committed, albeit over-the-top, Michael Caine.
31. Deadly Blessing - Wes Craven explores religious repression with some genuinely creepy moments.
32. Hell Night - Linda Blair shines in this atmospheric and gothic-tinged haunted house slasher.
33. Student Bodies - A silly, hit-or-miss parody that paved the way for future slasher spoofs.
34. The Black Cat - Lucio Fulci's take on Poe is uneven but filled with his signature eerie visuals.
35. The Final Conflict - A polished but ultimately less effective conclusion to the Omen trilogy.
36. Bloody Birthday - A mean-spirited and darkly fun "evil child" slasher.
37. Evilspeak - A bizarre and bloody "nerd revenge" flick involving 80s computers and Satanism.
38. Porky's - The ultimate 80s teen sex comedy that is very much a product of its time.
39. The Boogens - A fun, low-budget creature feature with a charmingly weird title.
40. Madman - A quintessential, if somewhat generic, campfire-legend slasher.
41. Final Exam - A slow-burn slasher that focuses more on college hijinks than the actual body count.
42. Burial Ground - A wild, low-budget Italian zombie flick famous for its bizarre "child" actor.
43. The Survivor - An atmospheric but slowly paced supernatural mystery based on James Herbert's novel.
44. Cannibal Ferox - An infamously brutal and controversial entry in the Italian cannibal subgenre.
45. Fear No Evil - A visually ambitious but ultimately messy battle between good and evil.
46. The Other Hell - A low-rent, surreal Italian nunsploitation horror that is strictly for fans of the obscure.
47. Night of the Werewolf - Paul Naschy returns as Waldemar Daninsky in this gothic Spanish horror.
48. The Nesting - A slow and largely forgettable haunted house movie that lacks a punch.
49. Don't Go in the Woods - A cheap, chaotic, and unintentionally hilarious example of regional slasher filmmaking.