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1. Friday the 13th (1980)
R | 95 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A group of teenage camp counselors attempt to re-open an abandoned summer camp with a tragic past, but they are stalked by a mysterious, relentless killer.
Director: Sean S. Cunningham | Stars: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan
Votes: 157,289 | Gross: $39.75M
An American classic of horror with NINE sequels (not counting "Freddy vs. Jason" (2003)) : "Part 2" (1981), "Part III" (1982), "The Final Chapter" (1984), "A New Beginning" (1985), "Part VI : Jason lives" (1986), "Part VII : The New Blood" (1988), "Part VIII : Jason takes Manhattan" (1989), "Jason Goes To Hell : The Final Friday" (1993) and "Jason X" (2001).
2. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
R | 87 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Five years after the events of the first film, a summer camp next to the infamous Camp Crystal Lake is preparing to open, but the legend of Jason is weighing heavy on the proceedings.
Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Betsy Palmer, Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King
Votes: 77,657 | Gross: $21.72M
Sequel to the latter.
3. Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982)
R | 95 min | Horror, Thriller
Jason Voorhees stalks a group of friends who have just arrived to spend the weekend at a cabin near Crystal Lake.
Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Dana Kimmell, Tracie Savage, Richard Brooker, Terry Ballard
Votes: 60,331 | Gross: $36.69M
Sequel to the latter.
4. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
R | 91 min | Horror, Thriller
After being announced dead and taken to a morgue, Jason Voorhees spontaneously revives, escapes from the hospital, and stalks a group of friends renting a house in the countryside near Crystal Lake.
Director: Joseph Zito | Stars: Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson, Peter Barton, Kimberly Beck
Votes: 59,083 | Gross: $32.98M
Sequel to the latter.
5. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
R | 92 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Still haunted by his past, Tommy Jarvis, who, as a child, killed Jason Voorhees, is sent to a secluded halfway house in the countryside, where the killing of a young man triggers a brutal series of murders in the area.
Director: Danny Steinmann | Stars: Melanie Kinnaman, John Shepherd, Anthony Barrile, Suzanne Bateman
Votes: 43,858 | Gross: $21.93M
Sequel to the latter.
6. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
R | 86 min | Horror, Thriller
Tommy Jarvis exhumes Jason Voorhees to cremate his corpse, but inadvertently brings him back to life instead. The newly revived killer seeks revenge, and Tommy may be the only one who can stop him.
Director: Tom McLoughlin | Stars: Thom Mathews, Jennifer Cooke, David Kagen, Kerry Noonan
Votes: 51,173 | Gross: $19.47M
Sequel to the latter.
7. Friday the 13th: The New Blood (1988)
R | 88 min | Horror, Thriller
Jason Voorhees is accidentally freed from his watery prison by a telekinetic teenager. Now, only she can stop him.
Director: John Carl Buechler | Stars: Terry Kiser, Jennifer Banko, John Otrin, Susan Blu
Votes: 42,318 | Gross: $19.17M
Sequel to the latter.
8. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
R | 100 min | Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Jason Voorhees is accidentally awakened from his watery grave and ends up stalking a ship full of graduating high-school students headed to Manhattan, New York.
Director: Rob Hedden | Stars: Jensen Daggett, Kane Hodder, Todd Caldecott, Tiffany Paulsen
Votes: 43,029 | Gross: $14.34M
Sequel to the latter.
9. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
R | 91 min | Horror
Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams, in which if they die, it kills them in real life.
Director: Wes Craven | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, John Saxon
Votes: 262,155 | Gross: $25.50M
Another American classic of horror. This thing has "only" EIGHT sequels that I haven't seen but can be found on DVD : "A nightmare on Elm Street part 2 : Freddy's revenge" (1985), "A nightmare on Elm Street 3 : Dream Warriors" (1987), "A nightmare on Elm Street 4 : The Dream Master" (1988), "A nightmare on Elm Street 5 : The Dream Child" (1989), "Freddy's Dead : The Final nightmare" (1991), "New nightmare" (1994) and "Freddy vs Jason" (2003). It has also two remakes : "Mahakaal" (India, 1993) that I'v not seen nor owned and "A nightmare on Elm Street" (USA, 2010) that I own. And was declined on TV series : "Freddy's nightmares" (1988-1990) and "A nightmare on Elm Street : Real nightmares" (2005).
10. Doctor Dolittle (1998)
PG-13 | 85 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A doctor discovers that he can communicate with animals.
Director: Betty Thomas | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Peter Boyle, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt
Votes: 102,092 | Gross: $144.16M
Kind movie with four sequels : "Dr. Dolittle 2" (2001), "Dr. Dolittle 3" (Video 2006), "Tail to the chief" (Video 2008) and "Million Dollar Mutts" (Video 2009).
11. Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
PG | 87 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Dolittle must save a forest and a bear's life.
Director: Steve Carr | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Cedric The Entertainer, Kristen Wilson, Raven-Symoné
Votes: 47,373 | Gross: $112.95M
Sequel to the latter.
12. American Pie (1999)
R | 95 min | Comedy
Four teenage boys enter a pact to lose their virginity by prom night.
Directors: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz | Stars: Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Jennifer Coolidge
Votes: 433,373 | Gross: $102.56M
Agreable teen movie with three sequels : "American Pie 2" (2001), "American Wedding" (2003) and "American Reunion" (2012). Launched the series. Not counting the special video products : "Band Camp" (Video 2005), "The Naked Mile" (Video 2006), "Beta House" (Video 2007) and "The Book of Love" (Video 2009) ; that except from "Band Camp" I haven't seen.
13. American Pie 2 (2001)
R | 108 min | Comedy
Jim and his friends are now in college, and they decide to meet up at the beach house for some fun.
Director: J.B. Rogers | Stars: Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan
Votes: 269,973 | Gross: $145.10M
Sequel to the latter.
14. American Wedding (2003)
R | 96 min | Comedy
It's the wedding of Jim and Michelle and the gathering of their families and friends, including Jim's old friends from high school and Michelle's little sister.
Director: Jesse Dylan | Stars: Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy
Votes: 217,029 | Gross: $104.57M
Sequel to the latter.
15. The Substitute (1996)
R | 114 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Shale's Mercenary team is retired after a (not so) covert mission in Cuba. He becomes a substitute teacher at his teacher fiancee's Miami high school to get those behind kneecapping her. His team helps him.
Director: Robert Mandel | Stars: Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, William Forsythe, Luis Guzmán
Votes: 15,649 | Gross: $14.75M
Action flick with three sequels. Two TV sequels : "School's out" (1998) and "Winner takes all" (2000). One video sequel : "Failure is not an option" (2001).
16. The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998 TV Movie)
R | 89 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A mercenary masquerades as a teacher in order to enter a tough urban school and wreak his revenge upon his brother's killer.
Director: Steven Pearl | Stars: Owen Stadele, Edoardo Ballerini, Christopher Cousins, Chuck Jeffreys
Votes: 3,318
TV sequel to the latter.
17. The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999 TV Movie)
R | 89 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
At a college visit to a war buddy's professor daughter, mercenary Karl Thomasson finds her brutally beaten. He then poses as a teacher to teach a lesson, and get revenge, on the brash football jocks responsible.
Director: Robert Radler | Stars: Treat Williams, David Jensen, Barbara Jane Reams, Brian Simpson
Votes: 1,933
TV sequel to the latter.
18. Wishmaster (1997)
R | 90 min | Fantasy, Horror
A demonic djinn attempts to grant its owner three wishes, which will allow him to summon his brethren to Earth.
Director: Robert Kurtzman | Stars: Tammy Lauren, Andrew Divoff, Angus Scrimm, Ari Barak
Votes: 25,359 | Gross: $15.72M
Horror movie with three video sequels : "Evil never dies" (1999), "Beyond the gates of hell" (2001) et "The Prophecy fulfilled" (2002).
19. Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999 Video)
R | 96 min | Fantasy, Horror
The evil Djinn is awakened once more, and must collect 1001 souls to begin the Apocalypse.
Director: Jack Sholder | Stars: Holly Fields, Chris Weber, Al Foster, Andrew Divoff
Votes: 9,561
Video sequel to the latter.
20. Taxi (I) (1998)
Not Rated | 89 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
To work off his tarnished driving record, a hip taxi driver must chauffeur a loser police inspector on the trail of German bank robbers.
Director: Gérard Pirès | Stars: Samy Naceri, Frédéric Diefenthal, Marion Cotillard, Manuela Gourary
Votes: 89,294 | Gross: $0.27M
"Road" movie with three sequels : "Taxi 2" (2000), "Taxi 3" (2003) and "Taxi 4" (2007).
21. Friday (1995)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
It's Friday, and Craig and Smokey must come up with $200 they owe a local bully or there won't be a Saturday.
Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tom Lister Jr.
Votes: 124,412 | Gross: $27.47M
Great movie with two sequels : "Next Friday" (2000) and "Friday after next" (2002). Had those on VHS but never switched to DVD.
22. Starship Troopers (1997)
R | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Humans, in a fascist militaristic future, wage war with giant alien bugs.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Jake Busey
Votes: 320,790 | Gross: $54.81M
A misled adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein's masterpiece. Two video sequels : "Starship troopers 2 : Hero of the Federation" (Video 2004) and "Starship Troopers 3 : Marauder" (Video 2008). Both that I haven't seen. And I'm not sure I want to... Not even talking about getting'em.
23. Batman Begins (2005)
PG-13 | 140 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson
Votes: 1,576,986 | Gross: $206.85M
Great hero movie with two sequels : "The Dark Knight" (2008) and "The Dark Knight rises" (2012). Much of the comics aspect was laid aside by Christopher Nolan, though.
24. The Dark Knight (2008)
PG-13 | 152 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine
Votes: 2,867,454 | Gross: $534.86M
Sequel to the latter.
25. Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)
Passed | 94 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Boxer Joe Pendleton dies 50 years too soon due to a heavenly mistake, and is given a new life as a millionaire playboy.
Director: Alexander Hall | Stars: Robert Montgomery, Claude Rains, Evelyn Keyes, Rita Johnson
Votes: 7,361
This movie has a sequel : "Down to Earth" (1947). Never seen, never found.
26. Taken (I) (2008)
PG-13 | 90 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris.
Director: Pierre Morel | Stars: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser
Votes: 634,000 | Gross: $145.00M
A good action flick with a sequel : "Taken 2" (2012).
27. Street Kings (2008)
R | 109 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
An undercover cop, disillusioned by the death of his wife, is implicated in the murder of an officer and must struggle to clear himself.
Director: David Ayer | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans
Votes: 120,716 | Gross: $26.42M
A dark movie with a sequel : "Motor City" (Video 2011). Something between "Dark Blue" (2002) and "We own the night" (2007).
28. StreetDance 3D (2010)
PG-13 | 98 min | Drama, Music, Romance
In order to win the Street Dance Championships, a dance crew is forced to work with ballet dancers from the Royal Dance School in exchange for rehearsal space.
Directors: Max Giwa, Dania Pasquini | Stars: Nichola Burley, Richard Winsor, Ukweli Roach, Frank Harper
Votes: 11,660
A HUGE dance flick with a sequel : "StreetDance 2" (2012).
29. Father's Little Dividend (1951)
Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Shortly after coming to terms with his daughter's marriage, a father faces the prospect of becoming a grandfather.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor
Votes: 4,287 | Gross: $6.81M
Sequel of "Father of the bride" (1950) that I've never seen and is impossible to find on DVD ! At list in zone 2...
30. Addams Family Values (1993)
PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy, Fantasy
The Addams Family try to rescue their beloved Uncle Fester from his gold-digging new love, a black widow named Debbie.
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack
Votes: 109,475 | Gross: $48.92M
Sequel to "The Addams Family" (1991). Unfoundable in zone 2.
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