There's No Way You Can Match These Scenes To The 90s Movies
- by Jessica Rae
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There was a time, right before everyone had access to the internet, when everyone still had a pager instead of a smartphone and teens couldn't wait to get home from school and watch actual music videos on MTV. This was the time when email addresses were exclusively reserved for nerds and cool people still wrote letters to each other. There was no Netflix, no Youtube, and no Facebook, and the most exciting event of week was rushing to the video store on a Friday night to try and secure the latest copy of the movie you desperately wanted to see. All on VHS, of course.
We're talking, of course, about the 90's! If you were a kid or a teen during the nineties you probably miss these simpler times, before everyone went online and the world went crazy but luckily there will always be a way for you to relive this epic decade - the movies! We think all the best movies were made in the 90's and if you're a fan, we are sure you'll agree.
We've grabbed scenes from 35 classic 90's films, some mainstream and others a little less well-known to test your knowledge. All you need to do is match the picture to the movie but we bet you won't be able to get 100%!
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Sometimes, when it comes to science, the question we should be asking ourselves is not if we "can" do something, but rather "should" we do it. As human beings, we sometimes let our minds run ahead and we don't always consider the consequences of our actions. In this movie, a group of scientists finds a way to bring back animals who went extinct millions of years ago but they don't consider how the animals are going to react to their new world.
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Some movies are timeless, and this film clearly falls into that category. Released just before the turn of the millennium and based on a book with the same name, there's never been anything quite like it before or since. This film challenged people to look at what they were doing with their lives and had a twist that even M. Night Shyamalan would have been proud to have his name on. Can you remember the name of this gritty drama/black comedy?
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This movie was easily one of the biggest hits of the nineties so you really should be able to get it right! In this film, the lead character comes to realize that the world he lives in, is nothing more than a simulated reality, something he learns after taking a certain colored pill. But he also learns that he might be the person that everyone has been waiting for - the man who is going to help put things right. What movie was this?
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If you remember watching this film in a movie theatre you may recall that it was so long that it even had a short interval halfway through! This James Cameron love-story/disaster spectacular captured the world's imagination and quickly became the highest-grossing movie of all time. It was only surpassed in 2010 with the release of Avatar - also a James Cameron movie. Based on the true story of a passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage this movie is a timeless classic.
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To really enjoy this film (and to even understand it) you had to watch carefully. The reason for this is that the storyline was not linear, it jumped between different people and different times so if you weren't paying attention it was easy to get confused. The film has stood the test of time and spawned pop culture references that are still being used today. We never did find out what was in that briefcase but the movie did teach us not to point a gun around in the car!
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We're pretty sure that when the Elizabethan era writer who created this story did so, he never pictured it being recreated quite like this! Although the style was more contemporary, the dialogue was almost spot on and this movie helped to make this classic story hip once again. With a star-studded cast, extravagant costumes, and outstanding soundtrack this 90's film had everything audiences were looking for and more. Do you remember this epic love story? What was it called?
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Tim Burton is the master of dark creations and this film, one of his earliest works, propelled his career into the stratosphere. The movie told the story of an artificial man with a strange set of dangerous appendages. He gets taken in by a family and even though he is not a real human he has emotions and slowly starts to fall in love with the family's teenage daughter. Can you remember the name of this memorable 90's film; starring Johnny Depp?
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The bad news? The aliens have already landed. The good news? There's a team of men working day and night to keep the human population safe, and wholly ignorant of the real situation. And this government group doesn't just limit itself to hiring human beings, oh no, they also employ aliens - as long as they have a suitable disguise. In this movie, the earth is under attack and it's up to this man and his strange, talking, singing pug to save the day.
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Do you want to know where 90's teen horror movies really started? Well, if you haven't seen this flick yet then you should because this is where it all began. In this movie, there's a masked killer on the loose but he's not your average deranged madman. Today this movie probably wouldn't be considered scary but when it came out it certainly was. The very first scene of the movie featured Drew Barrymore - what was it called?
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What made this movie stand out from others in the horror/thriller genre was definitely the tension between the protagonist and the villain. We imagine serial-killers as looking and acting in a particular way but this guy broke all the rules. He was well-educated and articulate, but this all served to hide his murderous intentions. In this film, a young FBI agent tries to convince one serial killer to try and help her catch another - before he kills again.
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If you haven't watched this movie in a while and you're suddenly feeling all nostalgic, you may also be thinking about checking it again, for old times sake. Don't do it. Although this cyber-thriller was perfect when it came out, the technology they were using is laughable compared to what we have today and the movie just doesn't feel the same way as it did back in 1995. That said, it has achieved cult classic status and it does star Angelina Jolie, so why not?
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If you love sci-fi fantasy movies about future dystopias then this film was surely one of your favorites back in the 90's! Starring Bruce Willis, with Gary Oldman as the over-the-top bad guy, the story follows a hover-taxi driver who meets up with a bizarre orange-haired lady who appears to be on the run. He soon realizes that she is very special and that those who are chasing her will do just about anything to get her back.
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What makes this movie really freaky is when you remember that this film was made before the advent of reality shows with celebrities. In this movie a man lives inside of a simulated world controlled by a corporation and everyone he knows is really an actor. He's the only one who doesn't know the truth because he was born and raised inside this simulated world. This movie raised all types of weird questions and is definitely worth a re-watch if you haven't seen it in a while.
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There's only place to go when you are looking for a wild time and that's Las Vegas! In this, off the wall drug comedy, a writer goes to the infamous city of sin to cover a derby race but also goes completely off the rails on an epic drug binge. With Johnny Depp playing the lead role and appearances from Tobey Maguire and Winona Ryder, this movie was a crazy ride. Can you remember the name of this cult classic from 1998?
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There's one simple reason why people who were teens in 90's don't like going on camping trips - this movie! This film was important because it was among the first "found-footage" type films to ever come onto the big screen paving the way for movies like Paranormal Activity and Cloverfield in 00's. In this film, a group of teens heads out to investigate reports of strange activity in the woods and soon find themselves in a lot of trouble. Surely you know this one!
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We can't think about crime thrillers from the 90's without paying homage to this gem of a film. In this edge of your seat story, we meet a young detective who is new to the city and he is paired up with an older cop who is about to retire. The pair investigate a murder together which turns out to the start of a serial killer's spree. The killer is trying to teach a moral lesson by committing these grisly slayings.
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If you're looking for a little deep space terror tonight you could re-watch this classic 1997 sci-fi horror. In this movie, a space rescue team go on a mission to investigate a missing spaceship which spontaneous appears in their area. There don't appear to be any crew members left alive but that doesn't mean that the ship is dead. There is definitely something on the ship and it stalks each and every one of the rescuers. Remember this scary one?
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If you were a 90's teen there's no way you could have missed this ditzy teen comedy. This film, which was so popular that it gave rise to a TV show of the same name, followed the life of a spoiled little rich girl as she tries to find love and find her place in the world. Her failures made us laugh and her wardrobe made every girl green with envy. What was the name of this 90's comedy flick?
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Nothing says "I love you" like a crazy cross-country killing spree. Okay, not really, but that was the theme of this black comedy/crime film. The movie tells the story of a young couple, both from abusive backgrounds, who fall in love and become mass murderers. Although they are on the run the media glorifies the killers, and the public seems to fall in love with the murderous pair. Written by Quentin Tarantino the film has been labeled one of the most controversial films of all times.
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Everyone needs a break from the humdrum of daily life and what better way is there to relax than by going on a road trip with your BFF? In this film two ladies; one a bored housewife looking for adventure and the other a headstrong waitress, decide to take a trip but along the way, they make a fateful decision by stopping at a bar. What happens at the bar cannot be undone and soon the pair is on the run from the law.
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This film was based on the best-selling Anne Rice novel of the same name. In this story, a man loses his family and plunges into despair only to be rescued by the unlikeliest of characters, a man who offers him a new type of life. But there are some drawbacks to this new lifestyle. You can never go out in the sunshine again and the diet is extremely limited. With two A-list actors in the lead, this film was bound to become a cult classic.
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Can you imagine anything worse than being sent to prison? Well, how about getting shipped up the river on a life sentence for a crime you didn't even commit? It doesn't get much worse than that, does it? That's exactly what happened to the lead character in this film but he was too smart to just accept his fate. He plots a breakout, working on his plan for years until finally, the night comes to try and pull it off...
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There's nothing more appealing to movie fans than a flawed character and in this movie, Kevin Spacey played the role of a man that almost everyone could relate to. He was hopelessly flawed and stuck in a humdrum life until he finally decided to take back control. Much to his super uptight wife's horror he quits his office job and gets a job with much less responsibility. But the real reason for his transformation is his infatuation with a younger girl...
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If you can't match this picture to the right movie, here's a quote to help you out: "Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a f****** big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisurewear and matching luggage. Choose a three-piece suit on hire purchase in a range of f****** fabrics. Choose your future. Choose life..."
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If you are looking for movies that have stood the test of time (and will probably continue to do so for some time still) this movie should be right at the top of your list. It was created by the same man who brought us films like Edward Scissorhands and Alice in Wonderland and many folks consider this movie to be his masterpiece creation. It might be a little dark for younger viewers but teens and adults will be able to grasp the humor and appreciate the intricate attention to detail.
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Unsupervised New York kids, with nothing to do but plot their next bedroom adventure - sounds like a pretty boring start to a movie right? Well, not in this case. This romantic teen drama, released in 1999, followed the life of a teenage boy who loved nothing more than breaking hearts. But when he meets the new girl in town, everything changes and for the first time ever, he falls in love. But his miserable step-sister (who is secretly in love with him) will do anything to prevent him from being happy.
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This 1995 movie was a critical success, banking almost $170 million on the worldwide box-office on the back of a $30 million budget. It won numerous Saturn Awards and netted Brad Pitt a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. In this sci-fi film, almost all life on earth gets wiped out in 1996, forcing the last survivors of humanity to live underground. They discover a way to travel back in time and send the lead character on a mission to stop the virus from ever being released.
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When an up and coming young actor dies while making an epic movie, you can be pretty sure that the film is going to achieve cult status. That's exactly what happened here and if you call yourself a 90's film buff you'll instantly recognize this actor from his very last movie. There is now talk of this film getting a reboot but, in our minds, nothing in the world will ever be able to compare to the original. Do you know this movie title?
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If you went to a slumber party as a teenager in the 90's chances are good that this was one of the movies you watched. Probably on VHS. Over and over again. It was a coming-of-age teen drama and although the plot was fairly simple, it was the music and funny dialogue that made it so much fun. But at the time of its release, it was considered a flop. Over the years, however, the film has developed a strong cult following.
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Slasher/mystery-type movies starring teens were all the rage in the mid to late nineties and this film was a huge box office success. It won multiple awards and had a strong influence on pop culture. The storyline, which drew strongly on the urban legend The Hook, followed a group of teens who are involved in a car accident where a man is killed. They vow not to tell anyone about the accident but a year later they find themselves being stalked by a killer.
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If you love movies with endings that make you go "What!?" then we're sure this is still one of your favorites. No-one plays the bad guy quite like Kevin Spacey and he killed it in this film - playing the villain no-one ever suspected. The perfectly timed misdirection keeps you guessing all the way through and even once you know the twist, you still want to watch it again, to look more carefully at the clues. Can you name this one?
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck teamed up for plenty of movies in the 90's and early 2000's but this film was by far, one of the duo's best. Enhanced by a brilliant performance from the legendary Robin Williams, this film followed the life of a young wayward Boston janitor who works at MIT during the day and drinks with his dimwitted friends in the evenings. But he isn't like his friends, he has a brilliant mind. Can you name this film?
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The movie Jaws paved the way for a generation of scary shark movies and even today people still can't seem to get enough of these types of movies. In this classic 90's film, a team of scientists tinker around with the brains of sharks looking for a cure for Alzheimer's but unknowingly also create super-smart sharks, who are not happy about being experimented on. This death scene is probably one of the most memorable but what was the movie's name?
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Two brothers go on the run from the law and take a preacher and his two kids hostage in order to get across the border. They head to a strip bar and that's when things go totally sideways. Years before he made Sin City and Machete, Robert Rodriguez made a name for himself with this comedy/action/horror movie that was just in a league of its own. George Clooney starred in the film, along with Quentin Tarantino and Juliette Lewis. Can you name it?
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In this 1998 movie, a brother returns home from a prison sentence as a changed man but he faces a struggle because the people around him, including his younger brother, are still stuck in a destructive way of thinking. His time in jail and the people he met there changed his thinking and now he has to try and make other people see it too. But that's not easy because their beliefs are rooted in hate. Can you name this movie?