10. The Ring

Children are one of the scariest things ever, fact. The Ring makes one hell of a scream thanks to one, glitchy, twitchy and just plain evil little girl. The moment she crawls out of the TV, you would have crawled behind your sofa.

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9. The Thing

Isolation, complete snowy-whiteness, alien creatures - aaaah - the creatures. This is top of the heap for creature features plus there's the fantastic turn from it's leading man Kurt Russell. You will be looking at your friends in a completely different way!

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There is nothing more frightening than isolation, your loved ones turning on you and oh so creepy twins... Don't forget the naked bathroom lady. Jack Nicholson looses himself (and his sanity) to the hotel he and his family are looking after. This is an absolute MUST SEE!

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7. Poltergeist

"They're here" is one of the most famous lines ever, and for good reason. This tale of a family tormented (and kidnapped) by the other side is legendary. You will be pulling the plug from the TV at night.

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6. Psycho

Norman Bates is the template used by many huge blockbuster slasher films, from his obsession with 'mother' to the killing of the beauty in the shower (and the dressing up) - this is true iconic Hitchcock.

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5. Halloween

The first true teen slasher flick has provided many screams over the years as Michael Myers prowls the streets in his famous mask and boiler suit. I think no other film really portrays a true relentless killer who just wants to watch people die. Scary stuff.

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4. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

No other slasher movie has managed to beat the raw intensity of jumps, thrills and bloody spills. This has inspired many films since its release - watch this before Saw 5! Long live leatherface!

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3. Night of the Living Dead

An obvious choice, but its a classic one! Even though you could practically walk passed the zombies in the original NOTLD and you scream at the idiots who lock themselves in a house (tension building), you still can't help biting your fingernails!

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2. Alien

There is just no getting around how original and crazily scary this was/is. From the moment the first alien appears to the very end, you are with Ripley all of the way (even if we would hide behind her). There will be nothing like it again.

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1. The Exorcist

To get a full appreciation as to why this film is number one, you have to first watch the film (uncut version), alone and in the dark. Then and only then will you appreciate how one little girl can make a nation faint in the aisles of the cinema.

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10. Groundhog Day

Bill Murray isn't his best unless he has something that is annoying him. Murray plays Phil Connors, a cynical (and bitter) journalist covering the annual 'Groundhog Day' at a small american town. Forced to re-live the same day over and over is comedy gold and Murray is at his very best.

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9. National Lampoons Animal House

Everything goes wrong for uptight Dean when he tries to expel the members of the infamous Delta House. Spills, giggles and toga parties ensue.

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Mary (Cameron Diaz) is the object of Ben Stiller's character, Ted ever since High School, and after years has decided to track her down - however there are many obstacles in his way! This is a modern comedy masterpiece, full of 'gross-out' laughs that will keep you chuckling for days after (the angry dog is a highlight!).

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7. Team America World Police

Some say this is a little too much and that the makers of South Park have gone too far, but if you sit back and remove your ability to be offended - this is one of the funniest movies ever made.

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6. The Jerk

Steve Martin is Navin a 'poor black child' looking to make his way in the world, which he does through many laugh-out-loud mishaps and managing to find himself in the unlikeliest of situations.

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5. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

A completely mad US Air Force Colonel launches a nuclear attack on the USSR bringing what could be World War III. A group of generals and the US President try to stop the bomb.
Peter Sellers is just amazing as Strangelove, President Muffley and Group Captain Mandrake. One of the best lines ever: "You can't fight in here, this is the war room"...

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4. Some Like It Hot

When Jerry (Jack Lemmon) and Joe (Tony Curtis) witness a brutal mob hit (the St Valentines Day Massacre) they flee to the safety of Miami - while pretending to be Josephine and Daphne. Even though its almost 50 years old now, this comedy is timeless.

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3. Clerks

Join Dante and Randal for a day in the life of two convenience clerks as they discuss life, movies, play hockey on the roof and annoy customers. Only Kevin Smith can create such fantastic dialogue that can make you cringe and then the next second cry with laughter.

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2. Airplane

The pilots are food poisoned and the passengers are a crazy mob. Fortunately there is another pilot on board, even if he has a drinking problem and doesn't like being called Shirley. A complete original that can still be glimpsed in many modern comedies today.

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1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Unless you have been living in a hole for 30 years, you know the genius of Monty Python and chances are - you love it. King Arthur starts his quest for the Holy Grail and is confronted by many silly obstacles, including angry French soldiers, an evil rabbit and many more characters that will give make you fall off your chair with laughter.

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10. Time Bandits

A young boy accidently joins a band of time-jumping dwarves as they leap from time-period to time-period looking for anything they can steal. With such a huge variety of stars - from John Cleese to Sean Connery, this is must see fantasy packed many laugh out loud moments.

9. The Princess Bride

Where comedy meets romance meets fantasy. A young boy is read a bedtime story that grabs his imagination and yours. With friendly mis-understood giants, Spanish swordsmen and six fingered men - oh and Billy Crystal. A great treat.

An evil queen plans to kill a special baby and only a reluctant dwarf, Val Kilmer and many other magic folk can stop them. Again, many laughs but is also a great story too.

7. Stardust

A new addition, but a deserved one. Stardust follows the story of a fallen star and a young man who must escape the clutches of many magical villains including a group of 3 sister witches, a set of princes and many more. This has real heart - and DeNiro dressed as a balerina!

6. Jason & the Argonauts

The oldest in our list but one of the true fantasy films using the very latest animation (for it's time). Usually on TV at Christmas, this isn't just for when you're tucked up with your Turkish Delight. Full of mythical monsters and real heroes.

5. Pans Labyrinth

A very dark fantasy story that see's a young girl surrounded by war and her mothers illness swept up by her imagination (or so it seems). A faun challenges the young girl, with a few missions, however the faun may not be who he seems. Compelling stuff to watch and the creatures are amazing (we love Del Toro).

4. Conan The Barbarian

Watch the rise of the most legendary barbarian of all time, from boy to a massive Arnold Schwarzenegger, on a mission to avenge his parents/villages slaughter. James Earl Jones is one of the best villains ever!

3. Wizard of Oz

Probably the most iconic of all fantasy films and the source for many halloween costumes. A young girl called Dorothy is swept away to a magical land in a tornado and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home, with many adventures on the way.

2. Harry Potter Films

Follow Harry Potter on his road to discovering his path and his continued battles with the dark wizard who killed his parents, Lord Voldemort. Each film continues to get darker and darker, but what remains is the love of this magical franchise.

1. Lord of the Rings Trilogy

A young hobbit is challenged with taking the one ring that will bring destruction upon Middle Earth and destroying it. The best fantasy adventure film ever made has a stellar cast, director, effects - you name it, it has it. If you have been in a hole for ten years - go watch this!

10. Sex and the City

After 10 years as a couple Carrie and Big finally decide to tie the knot, cue the incredible designer wedding dresses, stunning New York backdrops and of course not forgetting the fabulous shoes. This film shows the lives of all 4 girl friends and their relationships since we last saw them on the small screen. A rollercoaster of a film that will have you roaring with laughter one minute, and grabbing a hankie in the next.

9. Bridget Jones Diary

Bridget Jones is fed up with being the frumpy, single spinster at family parties and decides to turn her life around with a series of new year’s resolutions that will help her find Mr Right, she tracks her progress good or bad throughout the year in her diary, with hilarious consequences.

To be 30 and unmarried is frowned upon by some people, but to be 30, unmarried and Greek is a failure in the eyes of Toula’s family. After cutting the families apron strings Toula meets the almost perfect man, there is one small problem with Ian, he is not traditional Greek husband material.

7. Love Actually

This film shows a variety of different relationships all at different stages and all with different issues to overcome. Some are just starting out, some seem out of reach, some need some attention. But young or old they all have the same agenda and that is to find that special someone.

6. Four Weddings & A Funeral

It is said that most people find that special someone at a wedding or a funeral. This film follows a group of unmarried friends who do just this. Will they all end up happily ever after or are they all doomed to spend their lives attending other peoples weddings?

5. Muriel’s Wedding

After years of being looked down on by her peers, Muriel still has the dream of the fairy tale wedding that every young girl fantasises about. Will the local politicians daughter finally walk down the aisle to her favourite Abba track and show her small time friends that some dreams do come true.

4. Jerry Maguire

In the cut throat world of sports agents one man decides to speak out against the dishonest practices of his counterparts at the cost of job. He starts his own agency with his soon to be love interest colleague – but only has one client. Can he stay true to himself and still make it big in the industry? Or will he realise what really matters?

3. Sleepless in Seattle

Trying to find someone new on the New York dating scene is hard, but it is even harder when you are recently widowed and have a young son. The young son tries helping his dad by phoning in to a radio chat show in the hope of finding a new mum and a new partner for his dad. A blooming romance ensues.

2. When Harry Met Sally

Can men and women be just friends or does something always get in the way? This film looks at a full spectrum of relationships whilst trying to answer this very question. Don’t miss the infamous restaurant scene where it is proven that women can be very good at acting if required....

1. Pretty Woman

A rags to riches movie where a down on a her luck prostitute meets her knight in shining armour, who plucks her off the street corner to staying in the penthouse suite of a plush hotel and mixing with high society.