Top 10 Hollywood Movies: ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Psycho,’ and More!

By Ashley Malone

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The Hollywood industry has been producing countless movies throughout the decades, but not everything stood out and made an impact in show business.

Some of the films in this list skyrocketed the careers of the most prominent actors known today. From the scariest horror features to an action film about a family of mafias, here are the top 10 Hollywood movies.

Pulp Fiction

Released in 1994, director Quentin Tarantino also starred in the film as Jimmie Dimmick. The movie was a hit for audiences as it juxtaposed the sweetness and friendliness of dance in one of the scenes.

It's also one of Tarantino's most notable works because of his combination of pop culture dialogues mixed with dark humor without using violence.

The Shining

According to Taste of Cinema, "The Shining" scared many people due to Stephen King's original story mixed with director Stanley Kubrick's visuals and tone without using gore and special effects.

The film was a psychological horror that made the experience for watchers different as it felt like they were trapped inside Overlook Hotel with the characters.

Clueless

Considered a cult-classic film, the 1995 movie is popularly known for its iconic fashion worn by the characters and memorable lines.

It also launched Alicia Silverstone into the spotlight as director Amy Heckerling got immediately drawn to the actress to portray the role of Cher after seeing her in an Aerosmith music video.

Avengers: Endgame

Many superhero fans regarded "Avengers: Endgame" as the best film the Marvel Cinematic Universe had ever put out.

One of the most memorable scenes was the fight between superheroes from different timelines, which gave viewers mixed emotions until the end.

The Breakfast Club

Released in 1985, "The Breakfast Club" is a movie that revolved around the confusion and joys of teenagers. The film's success propelled director John Hughes' success as he released other classic films like "Home Alone," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," and more.

Aside from the director, it also helped launch the careers of actors Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, and Molly Ringwald.

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Psycho

According to Screen Rant, Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film is arguably the "pinnacle of the thriller genre" as it used an intense musical score, midpoint twist, clear cinematography, and editing, which left a long-lasting remark on its viewers.

The movie stars Janet Leigh, Anthony Perking, John Gavin, Pat Hitchcock, and many more.

The Godfather

"The Godfather" featured some of the most prominent actors in the history of cinema, like Don Vito Corleone and Marlon Brando, who won the Best Actor category for his role, but he refused to accept the award.

SBS reported that the movie also made Italians seem like more "fully realized people," not the common stereotypes.

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

According to Rotten Tomatoes, the sci-fi film is the number one movie in the entire "Star Wars" franchise. It defied the expectations of movie fans and took the story to "heightened emotional levels."

Directed by Irvin Kershner, the film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and more.

Breakfast At Tiffany's

Aside from the movie's iconic status in Hollywood for signifying New York chic and fashionable femininity, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" also made Audrey Hepburn a symbol for fashion throughout the 1960s.

Although she's already an icon in the 50s, per The Fashion Folks, she had another decade as an icon for popularizing the little black dress and more styles.

Avatar

According to Movie Web, James Cameron's "Avatar" became successful and popular when it came out because it showed creators the potential of technology.