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orderandlaw · 05-15-2007, 08:43 PM

So many good ones, but here are my favorites:

American Me,
Schindler's List,
Catch Me If You Can,
At Close Range, and
The Insider

AB · 05-16-2007, 01:53 PM

Helter Skelter - based on Charles Manson & his followers.

catlover79 · 05-16-2007, 04:18 PM

La Bamba, Selena, Walk the Line.

comedyfreak · 05-16-2007, 04:31 PM

La Bamba, Selena, Walk the Line, and Ray.

Ireneparalegal · 05-16-2007, 04:46 PM

La Bamba
Alive
Not Without My Daughter
Coal Miner's Daughter
What's Love Got To Do With It
Sweet Dreams
Schindler's List
Selena
Helter Skelter
Raging Bull
The Elephant Man
Walk The Line
Buddy Holly Story
Ray
The Last Emperor
A Beautiful Mind
American Me

catlover79 · 05-16-2007, 04:56 PM

The Other Side of the Mountain movies were always favorites of mine. They were based on the life of former Olympic-hopeful skier, Jill Kinmont, who was paralyzed from the neck down in a qualifying race. They starred the very talented Marilyn Hassett as Jill. I felt bad that she never achieved stardom or a bigger filmography. Even though the writing in both movies is pretty sappy (especially in Part 2), her performances were always top notch.

TJL · 05-16-2007, 05:48 PM

The Great Escape
Serpico
Zodiac
Dog Day Afternoon

Lex Luthor · 05-16-2007, 06:13 PM

Braveheart
Selena
Schindlers List
Francis

catlover79 · 05-16-2007, 06:22 PM

How could I forget one of the creepiest TV movies ever - The Legend of Lizzie Borden starring Elizabeth Montgomery. I have a male friend over 40 who still won't watch this movie today because it scared him as a kid!!

Ireneparalegal · 05-16-2007, 06:41 PM

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How could I forget one of the creepiest TV movies ever - The Legend of Lizzie Borden starring Elizabeth Montgomery. I have a male friend over 40 who still won't watch this movie today because it scared him as a kid!!

That is one awesome movie. It scared the bejesus outta me as a kid. That eerie music at the end where they sing "Lizzie Borden took an axe..."

catlover79 · 05-16-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

That is one awesome movie. It scared the bejesus outta me as a kid. That eerie music at the end where they sing "Lizzie Borden took an axe..."

The part that seriously grossed me out was the rancid mutton stew the family had to eat.

Ireneparalegal · 05-16-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

The part that seriously grossed me out was the rancid mutton stew the family had to eat.

OH God, those flies all over that stew and the thought of what it must have smelled like just made me wanna

uke: In them days, there was no tupperware and proper refrigeration.

catlover79 · 05-16-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

OH God, those flies all over that stew and the thought of what it must have smelled like just made me wanna

uke: In them days, there was no tupperware and proper refrigeration.

I almost puked myself the first time I watched that scene. Ewwwww...

AB · 05-17-2007, 04:02 PM

The Deliberate Stranger (based on Ted Bundy)

comedyfreak · 05-18-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

That is one awesome movie. It scared the bejesus outta me as a kid. That eerie music at the end where they sing "Lizzie Borden took an axe..."

That was scary to me, I remember when it first aired. Good movie at least.

05-15-2007, 08:43 PM	#1
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05-16-2007, 04:56 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	The Other Side of the Mountain movies were always favorites of mine. They were based on the life of former Olympic-hopeful skier, Jill Kinmont, who was paralyzed from the neck down in a qualifying race. They starred the very talented Marilyn Hassett as Jill. I felt bad that she never achieved stardom or a bigger filmography. Even though the writing in both movies is pretty sappy (especially in Part 2), her performances were always top notch.

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	How could I forget one of the creepiest TV movies ever - The Legend of Lizzie Borden starring Elizabeth Montgomery. I have a male friend over 40 who still won't watch this movie today because it scared him as a kid!!

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