20 Great Siege Movies That Are Worth Your Time
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Certainly one of the most satisfying and exciting cinematic scenarios is the siege picture. Combining fast-paced action sequences and unforeseeable circumstances, the siege motif emerges in a number of different genre categories; action, comedy, drama, horror, science fiction, you name it.
As satiating as it is protracted and impassioned these films invariably target an individual or a small group barricaded or cornered – often in a single locale – with overwhelming obstacles they must overcome, safety often a star distance away.
The following list, while not exhaustive and far from complete, acts as a sort of compendium of what the siege picture can entail. From mumblegore mindfucks, populist comedies, award-winning crime capers, to indulgent arthouse favorites, siege films not only pin down protagonists, they also capture the imagination. Be careful out there, and source out your exits ahead of time, whenever possible.
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Shichinin no samurai
1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check -
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Dawn of the Dead
1978, in 15 top lists Check -
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Green Room
2015, in 3 top lists Check -
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Dog Day Afternoon
1975, in 23 top lists Check -
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Die Hard
1988, in 21 top lists Check -
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Assault on Precinct 13
1976, in 6 top lists Check -
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Aliens
1986, in 24 top lists Check -
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M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder
1931 — a.k.a. M, in 35 top lists Check -
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002, in 26 top lists Check -
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Rio Bravo
1959, in 19 top lists Check -
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Attack the Block
2011, in 2 top lists Check -
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Funny Games
1997, in 12 top lists Check -
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Tremors
1990, in 3 top lists Check -
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Dredd
2012, in 0 top lists Check -
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Home Alone
1990, in 6 top lists Check -
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Panic Room
2002, in 2 top lists Check -
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Serenity
2005, in 3 top lists Check -
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The Mist
2007, in 2 top lists Check -
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You're Next
2011, in 1 top list Check -
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From Dusk Till Dawn
1996, in 2 top lists Check
Last updated on Mar 25, 2024; source