The 40+ Best Adrienne Barbeau Movies
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1Blood River
Ricky Schroder, Wilford Brimley, John P. RyanJimmy Pearls (Rick Schroder) is consumed by revenge. After a long hunt, he finally guns down those responsible for killing his parents, but their deaths don't end the blood feud, since one of the men was the son of Henry Logan (John P. Ryan), a rich and powerful man in the West. Pearls heads to the mountains to hide out and befriends an ornery trapper, Winston Culler (Wilford Brimley), who takes Pearls under his wing -- while hiding his true reasons for helping the young man.
2William Shatner, Adrienne Barbeau, Ron GlassCrash is a made-for-TV docudrama released in 1978, based on the true story of the first crash of a wide-body aircraft, that of Eastern Airlines Flight 401, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar which crashed in the Florida Everglades near Miami on the night of December 29, 1972. The film more or less follows the true events of the crash, although the names of key characters were changed and certain dramatic events were fictionalized. The crash sequence was one of the most authentic for television of the time, using multiple stunts, pyrotechnics and flyaway set pieces. The film stars William Shatner as maverick National Transportation Safety Board crash investigator Carl Tobias, who is called in to review the jetliner crash under pressure from his superiors to exonerate Lockheed of responsibility. Although the film implies that Lockheed was negligent in the design of the TriStar's flight control systems, it concludes by citing the NTSB's official determination that the crash was due to pilot error: the crew's failure to properly monitor the flight instruments during the last four minutes of flight.
3Kurt Russell, Ernest Borgnine, Adrienne BarbeauIn the dystopian flick Escape from New York, we're thrust into a future where Manhattan is a maximum-security prison. The protagonist, Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell), a renowned ex-soldier turned convict, is given 24 hours to rescue the President of the United States (Donald Pleasence) after Air Force One crashes in this urban wasteland. A thrilling blend of science fiction and action, this film boasts director John Carpenter's signature style - gritty, suspenseful, and unflinchingly raw. It's a high-stakes mission against time and danger, with Snake navigating through treacherous gangs and deadly traps in his quest for survival and redemption.More Escape from New York
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4Adrienne Barbeau, Hal Holbrook, Janet LeighIn the eerie film, John Carpenter's The Fog, the quiet coastal town of Antonio Bay (set in California), finds itself haunted by a malevolent fog. This sinister fog, rolling in precisely 100 years after a ship sank under mysterious circumstances near the town, brings with it vengeful mariners' spirits. The town's radio DJ, Stevie Wayne (Adrienne Barbeau), along with other townsfolk including Nick Castle (Tom Atkins) and Elizabeth Solley (Jamie Lee Curtis), must unravel the dark truth behind this spectral invasion. As they dig deeper, they uncover a century-old secret that sets the stage for the chilling climax. Notable for its atmospheric horror genre, this movie is a testament to Carpenter's mastery of suspense and storytelling.- #203 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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5Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, E.G. MarshallCreepshow, a horror anthology film directed by George A. Romero, weaves together five chilling tales penned by Stephen King. The movie features an ensemble cast, including Hal Holbrook as Henry Northrup and Adrienne Barbeau as Wilma Northrup, in the memorable story The Crate. Other notable characters include Jordy Verrill (Stephen King himself) in a self-titled segment where he plays a hapless farmer who discovers a meteorite. Juxtaposing humor with horror, Creepshow takes you through a roller coaster of macabre narratives, each one more eerie than the last. The film won the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film in 1983, cementing its place in the annals of classic horror cinema.More Creepshow- #186 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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6Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah FawcettPrepare for a high-octane, cross-country adventure in The Cannonball Run. This 1981 action-comedy film follows an eccentric group of competitors participating in the infamous Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. The star-studded cast features Burt Reynolds as J.J. McClure, a daredevil race car driver, and Dom DeLuise as his trusted sidekick Victor Prinzim. Directed by Hal Needham, this rollicking road movie is brimming with comedic capers and wild stunts, all set against the sprawling backdrop of America's highways. It's a light-hearted romp that never takes its foot off the gas.More The Cannonball Run- #134 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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7Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray WiseOn the verge of a breakthrough in his quest to wipe out world hunger, altruistic botanist Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise) is placed under the protection of special government agent Alice Cable (Adrienne Barbeau). Mad outlaw scientist Anton Arcane (Louis Jourdan) wants to steal Holland's research for his own nefarious ends, but an unforeseen accident during the heist turns Holland into the Swamp Thing, an enormous plant-like creature that fights back against Arcane's henchmen to save Cable.More Swamp Thing- #250 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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8Lauren Hutton, David Birney, Adrienne BarbeauLeigh Michaels (Lauren Hutton) takes a room in a high-rise apartment building where the previous tenant committed suicide. Soon after, Leigh begins receiving mysterious phone calls, getting anonymous gifts in the mail and finding that her room has been searched by someone. When a letter finally arrives in which her tormentor expresses his intention to kill her, she takes it to the police, but they're unable to do anything. Terrified, Leigh nevertheless decides to find the culprit herself.
9Adrienne Barbeau, Keir Dullea, Peter HobbsThe Time Traveller is a 1984 sci-fi film written and directed by Nico Mastorakis.
10Emmanuelle Chriqui, Ashley Scott, Meghan MarkleDeceit is a 2006 drama thriller film written by Matthew Cole Weiss and Scott Malchus, and directed by Matthew Cole Weiss
11Patrick Swayze, Halle Berry, Sabrina LloydThe cross-country escapades of a small-time crook (Patrick Swayze) and his children are followed by a newswoman (Halle Berry) who's onto a story.More Father Hood- #36 of 41 onThe 40+ Best Halle Berry Movies
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12Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. CarterIn the frost-bitten isolation of Antarctica, a team of American researchers find themselves under siege. Their adversary? An alien life-form with an unnerving ability to assume the appearance of its victims. The team's helicopter pilot, R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell), steps up in defense of his comrades, igniting a nerve-wracking battle of paranoia and survival against their shape-shifting foe. This is The Thing, a chilling blend of science fiction and horror directed by John Carpenter. The movie, released in 1982, stands as a testament to practical effects, expertly designed suspense and a hauntingly desolate setting that amplifies the terror within.
13Julie Benz, Harvey Keitel, Adrienne BarbeauTwo Evil Eyes is a 1990 horror film, written and directed by Dario Argento and George A. Romero. The two had previously worked together on the immensely popular Dawn of the Dead in 1978. The film is split into two separate tales, both based largely on the works of Edgar Allan Poe: "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar", directed by Romero and starring Adrienne Barbeau, showcases his traditional mix of horror with social commentary, especially capitalism, and "The Black Cat", directed by Argento and starring Harvey Keitel, which blends a number of Poe references into a new narrative. Both of the tales were filmed, and take place, in contemporary Pittsburgh.
14Adrienne Barbeau, Judge Reinhold, Geoff StultsNo Place Like Home is a 2002 family film directed by Craig Clyde.
15Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan CranstonIn the gripping thriller Argo, Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) is a CIA operative tasked with a near-impossible mission. Set against the backdrop of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, Mendez must extract six Americans hiding in the Canadian ambassador's residence before they're discovered by Iranian revolutionaries. Posing as a Hollywood producer scouting locations for a sci-fi film, Mendez navigates high-stakes espionage and international tension. This intense drama, based on true events, won three Academy Awards including Best Picture, showcasing an ensemble cast that includes Bryan Cranston and John Goodman. Argo skillfully blends historical fact with cinematic fiction, resulting in a suspenseful narrative that keeps viewers on edge throughout its running time.More Argo- Dig Deeper...The True Story Behind The Movie 'Argo'
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16Scott Innes, Billy West, Mary Kay BergmanScooby (Scott Innes) and the rest of the Mystery, Inc., crew encounter creepy characters at a haunted house on a Louisiana bayou.- #161 of 450 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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17Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra BullockIn the futuristic action flick Demolition Man, John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone), a tough-as-nails cop, is cryogenically frozen in 1996. Simultaneously, his nemesis, Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes), a notorious criminal, is also put on ice. Fast forward to 2032. Society has transformed into a utopian pacifist haven, and crime feels like a relic of the past. But when Phoenix escapes during a parole hearing, the authorities have no means to stop him. Their solution? Unfreeze Spartan, the only man capable of reining in Phoenix's reign of terror. As these two titans clash in this brave new world, sparks fly and buildings crumble in their wake.More Demolition Man- Dig Deeper...Demolition Man Remains One Of The Most Underrated Movies Of The '90s
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18Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Keith GordonThornton Melon (Rodney Dangerfield) is concerned that his son Jason (Keith Gordon) is unsure whether to go to college, so the uneducated self-made millionaire encourages him by signing up as a student as well. As Jason tries to establish himself among his peers and make the diving team, Thornton falls for a pretty professor (Sally Kellerman) and gets others do his schoolwork for him. When the suspicious dean (Paxton Whitehead) finds out, Thornton needs to show he can get by on his own.More Back to School- #158 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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19Adrienne Barbeau, Stephen Martines, Jeremy JacksonPopular boy band Take 10, which is in need of a new singer, holds an audition for a slew of contestants, including over-serious rocker Shawn. He isn't interested in being in a fluffy pop group but was talked into auditioning by his girlfriend, Stacy. Shawn is selected as a finalist, and the band flies him and the other hopefuls to a remote beach resort, ostensibly to choose a winner. Instead, the band reveals their dark secret: They're really zombies looking for a feast.
20Kelly Mantle, Coolio, Adrienne BarbeauThe Convent is a 2000 horror film directed by Mike Mendez. The film had its world premiere on 21 January 2000 at the Sundance Film Festival and follows a group of college students that go into an abandoned convent, only to discover that it is inhabited by demons intent on possessing them.
21Sylvester Stallone, Armand Assante, Diane LaneIn the dystopian world of Judge Dredd, law and order are maintained by an elite group of street judges, with Judge Dredd (Sylvester Stallone) as the most feared among them. These judges serve as judge, jury, and executioner in a society riddled with crime. However, when Dredd is framed for murder by his arch-rival Rico (Armand Assante), he must confront his own system to clear his name. Amidst the chaos of Mega-City One, Judge Dredd is a thrilling blend of action and science fiction that explores themes of justice and power.More Judge Dredd- #89 of 166 onThe 150+ Best Futuristic Dystopian Movies
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22Cybill Shepherd, José Ferrer, Adrienne BarbeauSeduced is a 1985 drama mystery film written and directed by Jerrold Freedman.
23Open House
Adrienne Barbeau, Robert Miano, Mary StävinOpen House is a 1987 horror film written and directed by Jag Mundhra, and co-written by David M. Evans, and starring Joseph Bottoms, Adrienne Barbeau and Mary Stavin.
24Mario Lopez, Dean Cain, Sierra McCormickThe Dog Who Saved Christmas is a TV movie starring Dean Cain, Gary Valentine and the voice of Mario López. It was written by childhood friends Michael Ciminera and Richard Gnolfo. It premiered on ABC Family on November 29, 2009 during their Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas programming block. It was ranked as the number one cable program during its timeslot, and the number one cable film of the 2009 winter season with 4.0 million viewers.
25Across the Line
Adrienne Barbeau, Brian Bloom, J. C. QuinnAcross the Line is a 2000 American drama film directed by Martin Spottl and starring Brad Johnson and Sigal Erez. Johnson plays a small-town Texas sheriff who falls for an illegal immigrant who witnessed a murder on the Mexican border. While not an overtly political film, Across the Line portrays illegal immigrants in a generally positive light and dramatizes their motivations and problems from a sympathetic point of view. In La Opinion Jean Rodriguez Flores wrote, "The film Across the Line isn't just about the difficulties of crossing illegally into the United States, but it also reflects the tragedy of hundreds of people who are forced to leave their families for the "promised land." Some critics praised the film for its emotional intensity, authenticity, and integrity, but others questioned it for turning the plight of illegal immigrants into mainstream entertainment. Independently financed and produced, Across the Line was distributed by Lionsgate Entertainment.
26Paris Hilton, Mario Lopez, Dean CainThe Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation is a 2010 sequel to the ABC Family 2009 movie The Dog Who Saved Christmas. The movie stars Paris Hilton and Mario Lopez. It premiered on ABC Family on November 28, 2010 during the Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas programming block and was written by Michael Ciminera and Richard Gnolfo.
27Alice Jacobs is Dead
Adrienne Barbeau, Peter Cambor, Carl KasellAlice Jacobs is Dead is a 2009 short horror film written and directed by Alex Horwitz.
28Manson Rising
Adrienne Barbeau, Tony Todd, Andrew KeeganManson Rising is a 2012 biography, crime and drama film written and directed by Andrew Jones.
29Adrienne Barbeau, Maria Ford, Kevin AlberBurial of the Rats is a 1995 adventure, fantasy and horror TV film written by Somtow Sucharitkul, Daniella Purcell, Tara McCann, Adrien Hein and directed by Dan Golden.
30A Wake in Providence
Vincent Pagano, Victoria Rowell, Mike PaganoAn aspiring Italian-American actor, Anthony (Vincent Pagano) is in for plenty of family drama when he brings his lovely African-American girlfriend, Alissa (Victoria Rowell), back home for his grandfather's funeral. Though race is an issue with some of Anthony's extended family members, there are many other odd topics that come to the fore, including his cousins' Mafia delusions. Luckily, Anthony's open-minded Aunt Lidia (Adrienne Barbeau) is on hand to help smooth things over.
