18 Hollywood Films That Need To Be On Every Movie Buff’s To-Watch List

18 Hollywood Films That Need To Be On Every Movie Buff’s To-Watch List

Every now and then, we need a refresher on lost artefacts from the world of movies, and works that we should have experienced, in case we didn't. Here's a fairly simple list of movies from the last century that we think should be on every Hollywood buff's to-watch list. In no particular order, here are some of the best of the lot that you absolutely should watch if you haven't.

1.Psycho (1960)
The Alfred Hitchcock classic follows the story of deranged Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) and his psychopathic escapades.


2.Citizen Kane (1941)
The Orson Welles directed drama film follows the story of a publishing tycoon and his scandalous life and is a must watch.


3.Apocalypse Now (1979)
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Apocalypse Now is an epic adventure war film set during the Vietnam War and one of film history's greatest classics.



4.The Shining (1980)
Which list is complete without Stanley Kubrik? His 1980 horror classic starring Jack Nicholson first bombed at the box office but soon became critics' and researchers' favourite.


5.Pulp Fiction (1994)
Directed by Quentin Tarantino, Pulp Fiction is considered to be one of his best works and one of the best movies of all time.



6.The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Based on the story by Stephen King and directed by Frank Darabont, The Shawshank Redemption is the classic telling of Andy Dufresne's (Tim Robbins) break out of the Shawshank prison.


7.Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Quentin Tarantino's writing and directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs, earned him the rabid following that he enjoy's. The neo-crime thriller is a must have on any movie list.



8.2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Kubrik's most archaic and progressive science fiction work, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a mindbender and a half. Watch with care and let it blow your mind.


9.A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Kubrik's dystopian crime film starring Malcolm McDowell was a one-of-a-kind cult film that earned him the grandeur that is attached to his name as a film maker. 


10.One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
The Jack Nicholson starrer features the story of a prison convict who gets admitted to a psychiatric facility, and his subsequent attempt at breaking out. Definitely an engaging watch! 

11.Schindler's List (1993)
Directed by Steven Spielberg, Schindler's List is the real story based on the work of Nazi Czech business man Oskar Schindler, who saved over 1100 Jews from execution, which is why we suggest everyone to watch it.

12.What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) 
Starring Johnny Depp, What's Eating Gilbert Grape follows the bitter sweet journey of a young man torn between his love and responsibilities towards his family.



13.Requiem For A Dream (2000)
The Darren Aronofsky directed movie follows the tragic story of a group of friends and their battle with drug addiction. Jared Leto kills it with this one.



14.The Deer Hunter (1978)
The American epic war drama co-written and directed by Michael Cimino stars Robert de Niro, Christopher Walken and a host of splendid actors playing roles set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.

15.The Exorcist (1973)
Directed by William Friedkin and based on William Peter Blatty novel, The Exorcist has been dubbed as one of the scariest horror films of all time.


16.Network (1976)
Network is a satirical film written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet about a fictional television network company and their questionable ways.



17.Raging Bull (1980)
Raging Bull is a biographical black-and-white sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese based on the journey of a middleweight boxer played by Robert De Niro.



18.The Great Dictator (1940)
A political satire comedy-drama film written, directed, produced and scored by and starring Charlie Chaplin, The Great Dictator probably doesn't need any introduction. Just watch it already.