Movies That Revolutionized Their Genre

[ThatGuyFromNukemHigh]

Yeah, I will agree that it helped influence everything that came after it that fits into any horror sub-genre, as it did help to introduce a lot of the things that are still done in any half decent horror movie, like effective lighting, camera angles, sound effects, & soundtrack.

But when I think of Slasher flicks, Texas Chainsaw Massacre brought some new ideas foreward. The funny thing is, both Leatherface & Norman Bates are based off the same real life serial killer, Ed Gein.

 

[Deezy]

Fuck a movie, how about a director? James Cameron redefined sci-fi, redefined special effects, redefined cameras, made a chick flick one of the highest grossing films ever, and made 3D more than a cheap gimmick that was forgotten in 50s matinee theaters.

 

[Keith]

Naturally Star Wars should be at the top of the list.... Although I don't think any of us (no not even me) were alive when it was originally released, I've been told by people that saw it in the theater that they'd never seen anything even remotely like it

For a more modern example, I always though the way they recreated ancient Rome in Gladiator was remarkable and like nothing I had seen before...... Plot wise, I think M. Night reinvented the swerve ending with The Sixth Sense, too bad he's made nothing but garbage since

Are you saying Star Wars revolutionized the Sci-fi movie or the family adventure film? Don't think people really see it as a Sci-Fi, but certainly it was the frontrunner in the family movie/toys are merchindise trend which we still see today with the likes of Toy Story.

Will do a list later.

 

[zigglerHEEL]

Are you saying Star Wars revolutionized the Sci-fi movie or the family adventure film? Don't think people really see it as a Sci-Fi, but certainly it was the frontrunner in the family movie/toys are merchindise trend which we still see today with the likes of Toy Story.

Will do a list later.

At the time of its original release it certainly revolutionized Sci-fi in terms of special effects and storyline... It's hard to see that now because of how hokey the effects look compared to Sci-Fi movies today.. as far as the story it brought viewers in from across the board where before Star Wars, Sci-FI movies would only draw a very specific audience.... What's funny to your point about it being a family movie (which it certainly is today) is it wasn't at all intended to be a family movie. amazing how much times have changed where THE defining Sci-Fi movie of the 70's and 80's is no longer even looked upon as Sci-Fi and its target audience has probably dropped at least 10 years in age

 

[ThatGuyFromNukemHigh]

Blade/Spawn: Cant believe I forgot to list these before. Sure superhero movies existed before(like Batman, Superman, & Howard the Duck), but these were the 2 that showed a more adult superhero could make it on the big screen. After the success of Blade & Spawn, Fox started with X-Men & Spider-Man, WB was willing to try again with Batman after the near fatal Batman & Robin, and ofcourse we got some really great movies like V for Vendetta, Sin City, Watchmen, etc.

 

[Rated R Superstar]

I'd definitely agree with the Star Wars argument. When I think Sci-Fi I instantly think of Star Wars.

I think Lord of the Rings really helped with the fantasy genre.

 

[We Are Legion]

The first movie that came to mind was Terminator 2 in the action genre. That movie just did so much for the genre and raised the bar to an unprecedented level that was untouchable until damn nearly the 21st century. I think that movie is a big reason there are so many action movies these days that spend ridiculous budgets just to blow shit up for 2 hours. But unlike those movies, T2 actually had an amazing story and no matter how old it gets, I'll always love that flick.

And as much as I love Star Wars, I have to admit they got a lot of their template from Star Trek. There weren't many space explosions in the original series and all that fancy stuff that we all know Star Wars for, but the ability to travel at the speed of light, use fancy hi-tech gadgets, laser weapons, and discover all these marvelous planets that take you through that really exotic sci-fi ambiance... that's all Star Trek.

 

[Chris]

The first movie that came to mind was Terminator 2 in the action genre. That movie just did so much for the genre and raised the bar to an unprecedented level that was untouchable until damn nearly the 21st century. I think that movie is a big reason there are so many action movies these days that spend ridiculous budgets just to blow shit up for 2 hours. But unlike those movies, T2 actually had an amazing story and no matter how old it gets, I'll always love that flick.

And as much as I love Star Wars, I have to admit they got a lot of their template from Star Trek. There weren't many space explosions in the original series and all that fancy stuff that we all know Star Wars for, but the ability to travel at the speed of light, use fancy hi-tech gadgets, laser weapons, and discover all these marvelous planets that take you through that really exotic sci-fi ambiance... that's all Star Trek.

Star Wars made it way more mainstream though, even if a lot of their success was borrowed from Trek.

 

[Rated R Superstar]

Star Trek cleared the path and Star Wars paved the road. If that makes sense.

 

[We Are Legion]

lol there wouldn't fucking be a Star Wars without Star Trek. Period. It's not even debatable.

 

[Chris]

lol there wouldn't fucking be a Star Wars without Star Trek. Period. It's not even debatable.

I agreed with you, I just said Star Wars made the genre mainstream and opened the door for a ton of other movies in the mainstream sci-fi genre that Star Trek didn't.