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10 Thrilling Movies That Will Hook You in the First 5 Minutes
Scream
Release Date: December 20, 1996
Average Rating: 3.7
Description: A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
More about ScreamVertigo
Release Date: May 28, 1958
Average Rating: 4.3
Description: A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
More about VertigoJaws
Release Date: June 20, 1975
Average Rating: 4.1
Description: When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.
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Release Date: September 20, 1964
Average Rating: 3.6
Description: Special agent 007 comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and now he must outwit and outgun the powerful tycoon to prevent him from cashing in on a devious scheme to raid Fort Knox -- and obliterate the world's economy.
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Release Date: May 28, 2009
Average Rating: 4.3
Description: Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
More about Up2001: A Space Odyssey
Release Date: April 2, 1968
Average Rating: 4.3
Description: Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced supercomputer.
More about 2001: A Space OdysseyRaiders of the Lost Ark
Release Date: June 12, 1981
Average Rating: 4
Description: When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.
More about Raiders of the Lost ArkTouch of Evil
Release Date: March 30, 1958
Average Rating: 3.8
Description: When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas begins his investigation, along with American police captain Hank Quinlan. When Vargas begins to suspect that Quinlan and his shady partner, Menzies, are planting evidence to frame an innocent man, his investigations into their possible corruption quickly put himself and his new bride, Susie, in jeopardy.
More about Touch of EvilThe Dark Knight
Release Date: July 16, 2008
Average Rating: 4.4
Description: Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
More about The Dark KnightOnce Upon a Time in the West
Release Date: December 21, 1968
Average Rating: 4.3
Description: As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.
More about Once Upon a Time in the WestFrom the thrilling opening scenes of "Scream" that redefine horror to the intricate mysteries of "Vertigo," each of these films boasts a gripping introduction that holds viewers in a vice-like grip from the outset. These cinema masterpieces have set the gold standard for capturing audiences quickly and holding their attention, proving that the first few minutes of a movie are often the most critical in setting the tone and pace of the story. Movie aficionados can take their pick and delve into worlds filled with suspense, adventure, and heart-stopping action. Each film on this list promises to be a cinematic delight, captivating viewers well beyond its opening act.