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King Kong (Two-Disc Special Edition)King Kong (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Everyone knows the name, but not everyone gets around to watching this until adulthood. It is a groundbreaking film for special effects and remains one of the most beloved American classics; far superior to the future Japanese horror Godzilla
Forbidden Planet (Two-Disc Special Edition)Forbidden Planet (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Shakespeare in space, this is one of the most well made, thought stimulating films of the 1950s sci-fi
Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Two-Disc Special Edition)Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The greatest satire of all time, but be wary, you will have to have some basic understanding of the 1960s, and the Cold War to fully appreciate this masterpiece.
The Dirty DozenThe Dirty Dozen
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An action movie ahead of its time
Night of the Living DeadNight of the Living Dead
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The classic, low-budget B&W horror film is a must see for anyone over the age of 13
2001 - A Space Odyssey (Two-Disc Special Edition)2001 - A Space Odyssey (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Regarded as perhaps the greatest of the science-fiction genre this film still leaves you in awe and leaves you with so many unanswered questions
Planet of the Apes (Widescreen 35th Anniversary Edition)Planet of the Apes (Widescreen 35th Anniversary Edition)
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A very important film in the scope of American cinema and science-fiction.
Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Great, believable portrait of an American hero driven by the amazing performance of George C. Scott. This is one not to miss for anyone.
Soylent GreenSoylent Green
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Dated in many aspects, but its message is as relevant today as it was when it was released
A Clockwork Orange (Two-Disc Special Edition)A Clockwork Orange (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Horrifyingly thought provoking film will leave you speechless.
Barry LyndonBarry Lyndon
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Visually captivating this is a must see
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition)Close Encounters of the Third Kind (30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition)
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Widely considered one of the best science-fiction films of all time, and driven by the wonderful direction of Steven Spielberg
Dawn of the Dead (Divimax Edition)Dawn of the Dead (Divimax Edition)
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Classic horror-satire is a must see for anyone who wants a more thought provoking horror film
Blade Runner (Four-Disc Collector's Edition)Blade Runner (Four-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Perhaps the greatest feat of director Ridley Scott's long, successful career.
Little Shop of Horrors (Snap Case)Little Shop of Horrors (Snap Case)
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Campy and fun this musical was destined from its release to be set amongst the realm of cult classics.
The Abyss (Special Edition)The Abyss (Special Edition)
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Though the theatrical cut isn't much more than a typical sci-fi film the extended special edition will get you hooked.
Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)
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Perhaps Steven Spielberg's best film of all time this is a must see movie for people of all ages for it is a story no one should miss
The Crow (Miramax/Dimension Collector's Series)The Crow (Miramax/Dimension Collector's Series)
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Visually captivating, and moves without remorse this film proudly earned its cult status.
Dark City (Director's Cut)Dark City (Director's Cut)
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Brilliant art film; better than the films that would later rip-off its concepts
Enemy at the GatesEnemy at the Gates
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A very graphic depiction of WWII from the Russian perspective, it gives some good ideas about how bad it was back then