Looking back on the biggest, most successful, most iconic genre franchises of the last 75 years or so, it’s notable how few of them have memorable or iconic opening shots. For every “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” there are dozens of franchises that start with surprisingly generic images before going to dramatic places. How many of these opening images from franchise-launching science fiction, fantasy, and horror movies can you identify?
Movie quiz: Can you guess the first shots of these famous franchises?
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This sounds like a fun way to test our movie knowledge! It’s always interesting to revisit those iconic franchises and see how they started. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s guesses!
You’re absolutely right! It’s fascinating how the opening shots can set the tone for an entire franchise. They often become iconic moments that fans remember fondly. Plus, it’s a great way to see how filmmaking styles have evolved over the decades!