The Movies That Made Us

10 Best Episodes of The Movies That Made Us

These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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#15 - Friday the 13th (Season 3 - Episode 2)

What began as a bald rip-off made a bloody splash as a splatter classic. Now the unlikely crew spills its guts about the highs, lows and gory effects.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 92 votes.

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#14 - Nightmare on Elm Street (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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With a studio on the line, an imaginative director in the pocket and an actorly demon in tow, this supernatural slasher hit raked in a surreal profit.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 91 votes.

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#13 - Pretty Woman (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Turning an unknown into a superstar and revamping the rom-com rules amid many rewrites, this megahit's success still leaves insiders pretty shocked.

The episode was rated 7.26 from 103 votes.

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#12 - Nightmare Before Christmas (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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The unlikely holiday classic, and stop-motion first, comes to ghoulish life with persistent vision — and nimble work by a ragtag bunch of misfits.

The episode was rated 7.26 from 53 votes.

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#11 - Coming to America (Season 3 - Episode 6)

The happily ever after? It's on screen. Behind the scenes, this litigious, loveless foray involved fisticuffs, Nostradamus — and iconic Black talent.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 75 votes.

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#10 - Halloween (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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It took a young team's blood, sweat and tears — and a triple-threat visionary — to make this bloodless yet scarily influential horror masterpiece.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 94 votes.

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#9 - Robocop (Season 3 - Episode 4)

A painfully tight suit and budget, a passionate European auteur and on-set tensions fueled this blockbuster takedown of cutthroat corporate America.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 87 votes.

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#8 - Dirty Dancing (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Stepping on toes and tangling with rejection, the women behind this "girl's movie" touched millions despite co-star tension and a meager budget.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 191 votes.

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#7 - Jurassic Park (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Crunch the numbers, then make way for a chubby T. rex and visual effects bad boys. This box office heavyweight disrupted the way movies are made.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 123 votes.

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#6 - Die Hard (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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This box office titan took action movies to the next level, decked out with a relatable hero, a humorous rewrite and a well-played “yippee-ki-yay.”

The episode was rated 7.66 from 191 votes.

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#5 - Ghostbusters (Season 1 - Episode 3)

A rickety script, tight timeline and effects issues almost busted this comedy. But thanks to Dan Aykroyd and company, the slimy shenanigans took off.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 188 votes.

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#4 - Back to the Future (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Vroom or bust: It took a sweet ride and a rising star — or two — to build a blockbuster from a half-baked idea and the ashes of multiple flops.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 141 votes.

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#3 - Forrest Gump (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Life is like a box of chocolates — or a charming script unearthed by chance. Despite casting and budget woes, this humble tale became a '90s classic.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 110 votes.

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#2 - Aliens (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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A hard-driving director, stressed crew, great expectations — and a tiny budget — made for a difficult birth in the case of this mother of all sequels.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 96 votes.

The Movies That Made Us - S1E2

#1 - Home Alone (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Mix a "comedy machine" with a novice director. Add a shutdown threat, rotating robbers and terrifying stunts to home in on a ho-ho-ho holiday megahit.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 196 votes.

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