The Top Classic Movies From The Last Century

Alien - (1979)

Ridley Scott wowed audiences of the '70s with this sci-fi horror. A group of scientists ends up getting stuck on a spaceship with an otherworldly body that starts killing them off one by one... Once again, the special FX for this movie was ahead of its time! 

Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)

The very first film of the franchise series was released in 1977. No one involved had a clue about how popular this franchise would be. Now, there are tons of movies, TV shows, toys, and attractions that are all about Star Wars. 

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