Lists for every cinephile and "movie guy" on your virtual trivia team.

Film Buff Stuff

2022 Movies

The past year has brought us major hits, like Top Gun: Maverick, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Minions: The Rise of Gru. They've gotten enough attention, so it's time to turn to the slept-on 2022 movies. These are the films that deserved better than they got. None of them were even remotely close to being blockbusters. They didn't generate a ton of water-cooler talk. They didn't dominate the box office. They did, however, absolutely rule.The most underrated movies of 2022 are of different varieties. Some are major studio releases that audiences ignored for whatever reason. Others are smaller, arthouse pictures that had trouble competing in a marketplace dominated by high-profile franchises. Still others bypassed theatrical release, debuting on streaming services where they struggled to get noticed. Whatever the reason, each of them deserves to be more widely discovered. The next time you're looking for something amazing to watch, check one (or all!) of them out.

The Most Underrated Movies Of 2022

Film

Underrated 2022 Films, Ranked

Mike McGranaghan

Lists for fans addicted to horror films (and shows) and all the jump-scarin', blood-splatterin', "b*tch, get out the house!" adrenaline that goes with them.

Do You Like Scary Movies?

Entertainment

Ready to turn the lights off for a fright? Then you should check out the best horror movies of 2022. This year has already kicked off with scary movies like&nbsp;Scream and A Banquet&nbsp;starring Sienna Guillory&nbsp;but there are plenty more scares to come. There are several highly anticipated <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-movie-sequels/ranker-horror?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror movie sequels</a> due out in 2022&nbsp;like Halloween Ends&nbsp;and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Another good 2022 horror movie is sure to be Jordan Peele&#39;s Nope. You&#39;ll also want to answer The Black Phone&nbsp;when it rings into theaters this fall. But which of these 2022 horror films is the scariest? You get to help decide with your votes.

Browse this list of 2022&nbsp;horror movies and vote up the ones that gave you the biggest fright. Check back for upcoming and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-comedy-movies-2022/jason-bancroft?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new 2022 horror movies</a> as they are released to see where you favorites end up on the list.

The Best Horror Movies Of 2022

The Best Horror Movies Of 2022, Ranked

Jason Bancroft

It's that time of year again! The cold is tickling your nose, the fire is warming your toes, and you're looking for the best 2022 Christmas movies to go with your hot chocolate. We've got them all right here, from Spirited to Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. All of them are fantastic and family friends with the exception of Christmas, Bloody, Christmas that comes out on December 9th. So with this year so full of cheer, it's time to decide which of these new Christmas movies is the best? The greatest part about this list is that you and your votes help determine what film makes it into the top spot.Look to Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime to be streaming the best Christmas movies of 2022. Vote up your favorite Christmas films from this year and vote down the ones that you think other elves should skip, and Merry Christmas everyone!

The Best Christmas Movies Of 2022

The Best Christmas Movies Of 2022, Ranked

Do blondes really have more fun? These movies about blondes have us thinking that the answer is a resounding “Yes.” Maybe it's the eye popping color, or that fact that blonde hair is a recessive gene and therefore more rare, that captivates Hollywood's imagination and the reason so many leading ladies are blonde. There are also plenty of “dumb blonde” films like Legally Blonde, Clueless, and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion that show us you really shouldn't judge a woman by the color of her hair. With that being said, you might be surprised to find Charlize Theron in two movies on this list. One being Bombshell which is reminiscent of the old adage “blonde bombshell” and Atomic Blonde. They are two drastically different films but if you're looking for another blonde action movie like Atomic Blonde, don't skip over Kill Bill which has Uma Thurman sporting a leather outfit that's as yellow as her flaxen strands. Alfred Hitchcock was also known for using blondes in his leading roles so you'll see The Birds on the list because it's hard to forget Tippi Hedren with her golden locks as they're under an avian attack. From Hollywood classics to new and modern movies, this list of the best blonde films has something for everyone.And if you're looking to stream a movie about a blonde woman right away, check out the Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde, which is streaming on Netflix. HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Apple TV+ are also great options for streaming these movies about blondes. Now be sure to vote up your favorite movies and vote down any that you think other fans should skip.

25 Movies That Prove Blondes Have More Fun

The 25 Best Movies About Blondes, Ranked By Fans

Lists of famous people who have something just a little different, like physically.

Distinguishing Features

There’s seemingly a cheat code to making a character instantly appear tough, intimidating, and gritty: a shaved head. Commonly used in action films, this trick to toughen up characters is often used as a signifier to the audience that this person is ready for a fight. If they enter the story that way, it's probably a sign they're not to be trifled with; if they lose their hair mid-movie, it's usually representative of a harsh change in the character. Long a stereotype, it has been&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/healthmain/guys-shaved-heads-seem-tougher-study-says-919445">proven by science</a> that bald people appear tougher and more intimidating than those with hair. And by comparing the typical roles of these actors to those they play with a shaved head, it becomes glaringly obvious that the simple trick is an effective one.&nbsp;However, this shortcut — not a shaved head pun —&nbsp;isn’t only a method of displaying a character's grit, but can also be used as a tool to separate preconceived notions one might have about a character due to the actor portraying them. Once you become a movie star, it gets difficult to separate the face from the name. Whether they typically play the goofy hot guy or the pretty teen star, the last thing an actor wants is to not be taken seriously. Sometimes, when the role permits, the best thing an actor can do is release themselves from those previous bonds and make themselves unrecognizable. Sometimes that means losing or gaining weight or donning a wig and makeup - but when they choose to depart with their hair, it often gives us a new screen presence entirely.

15 Times A Shaved Head Made A Movie Character Instantly Level Up

General

Times A Shaved Head Gave A Movie Character An Instant Bad-To-The-Bone Makeover

Griffin Peters

Behind The Scenes

Over the last 12 months, folks who had a hand in providing 2022's banner year of horror movies shared a few photos on social media to give fans a sneak peek of the off-camera shenanigans. Here are a few great behind-the-scenes photos from the cast and crew of favorite thrillers and chillers in 2022.&nbsp;

23 Behind-The-Scenes Photos From 2022 Horror Movies & TV Shows That We Can't Unsee

Erin Maxwell

Lists that rank the best, most hilarious films that will make you laugh so hard, you'll wake up the whole neighborhood.

Very Funny Movies

Comedy Movies

The world can be a pretty scary place sometimes, so thank goodness we have funny movies to make us laugh. A number of recent comedy movies have done just that. The last four or five years have given audiences some truly hilarious&nbsp;films that are already on their way to achieving &quot;classic&quot; status. Other recently released comedies&nbsp;may not quite get elevated to that lofty level, but they provide&nbsp;a few&nbsp;hours of escapist entertainment nonetheless. The best new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-movies-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top comedy movies</a> make you forget your problems for a little while at least. They send you away feeling upbeat and happy. Such an experience is always worth the price of a ticket or a rental fee.

Every generation produces its own stars. Modern comedies are driven by immensely talented performers such as Melissa McCarthy, Seth Rogen, Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, and Amy Schumer, to name just a few. These are the people who are making their mark on cinematic humor in this decade.&nbsp;

Vote up your favorites from this list of new and current comedy movies. Check back later as the latest comedy movies are added to the list once they are released.

The Best New Comedy Movies Of The Last Few Years

The 50+ Funniest New Comedy Movies, Ranked by Fans

Ranker Film

Watchworthy

Movies put a lot of emphasis on the protagonist, but they're hardly the only people on the screen. Films of all kinds have plenty of people who fill the screen, but those are most often <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superhero-movie-characters-more-important-in-the-comics/stephanroget">background characters</a> who never impact the plot. Of course, that's not always the case, and in some movies, a background character turns out to be absolutely vital to the story. These typically pop up at key moments in the story and often as plot twists.It's less common than you might think, so when a movie puts the emphasis on a seemingly unimportant character at a crucial moment, it tends to stand out. When it's done well, it can benefit the film's success, and there aren't many movies that qualify. This list highlights the most important <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unexpected-spin-off-characters/josh-plainse">background characters</a> the audience assumed weren't important but proved otherwise. Take a look down below, and don't forget to upvote your favorites before you go!

Background Characters Who Turn Out To Secretly Be Very Important

Jonathan H. Kantor

With so many moving parts, creating a singular, shared universe is an incredibly difficult task. Fortunately, Marvel Studios has cracked the formula with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as it's all connected in a coherent and cohesive way. For the most part, Marvel movies try to stick as close to canon as possible, ensuring that comic fans are also left satisfied by the live-action adaptations.Then, there are times when the studio has had to deviate and provide&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mcu-backstories-most-different-from-comics/stephanroget">different stories</a>. The reasons for these changes vary. In some instances, the comic book storylines may be too convoluted and large for a singular film or television series. Alternatively, there could be key characters involved that were tied up in other rights at the time. Whichever way, there are more than a handful of times when MCU films have had to pivot from the very comic book storylines that inspired them.

Everything The MCU Leaves Out From The Comic Stories That Inspired It

Sergio Pereira

Underrated

A24 was founded in 2012, but it's only in recent years the distributor has truly become a household name with hits like Hereditary, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/a24-memes/erin-maxwell">A24 diehards</a> will go see anything that has the company's name attached, whether they know anything about the release or not. That's because A24 tends to have <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-a24-movies/ranker-film">more hits than misses</a>, but it also has several releases that may have slipped through the cracks, didn't get the recognition they deserved, or are from so far back in the distributor's catalog that fans don't even realize they're from A24.Below are some of A24's most underrated and forgotten offerings. Vote up the movies you think deserve more attention.

The Most Underrated Movies From A24

Brian Hauntly

True Crime

Catch Me If You Can and American Hustle are two of the best-known movies about real-life con artists. If you've seen them but crave more fact-based scam films, try one of these underrated titles. The subject of scamming has long fascinated audiences, likely because it plays into a couple primal emotions simultaneously. We admire the ingenuity and creativity that goes into devising these schemes, yet at the same time, we loathe the idea of amoral scammers ripping off and deceiving other people. Such cognitive dissonance makes it easy to get sucked in.Many big stars appear in the following movies. Among them are Melissa McCarthy, Jim Carrey, Jennifer Lopez, and Robert DeNiro. In each case, the stories provide a captivating look at how true cons were carried out and what the consequences were for the parties involved. They turned to some ethically dubious individuals for inspiration, making great art out of crimes that were often shocking.

Underrated Movies About Real-Life Scammers And Con Artists

Lists of great, unforgettable, and weird scenes in film and TV - and how they got made.

And... Scene

The power of the movies often lies in their ability to move viewers to tears, and there is often nothing quite as moving as the reunion of two characters who have been separated. There is an emotional charge in such scenes, in part because they indulge the fantasy so many have of it not being too late to reconnect with someone they've lost.These scenes, often accompanied by swelling music – which mirrors the upwelling of feeling the audience is expected to feel – often hit with particular force. They are, then, a reminder of just how magical the movies have always been, and how skilled they often are at expressing, and fulfilling, society’s deepest collective desires.

22 Movie Reunion Scenes That Hit Like An Emotional Gut Punch

Movie Reunion Scenes That Hit Like An Emotional Gut Punch

Thomas West

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Winter

When the temperatures drop in the late months of the year, there’s no better activity than curling up on the sofa and catching up with all your favorite cozy movies. Whether you’re looking for a sappy romance, a tearjerker that somehow manages to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tormented-movie-characters-who-get-happy-endings/mike-mcgranaghan">end on a high note</a>, a dark fantasy that lingers on the moodiness of winter, or a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-christmas-movies-of-all-time">Christmas movie</a> that reminds you of the joys (and struggles) of family gatherings, cozy movies come in all genres.&nbsp;No matter what your plans are for this time of year, chances are you’ll need <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-feel-good-movies/ranker-film">an escape from reality</a> at some point. Here is the cinematic comfort food that you need to get you through the coldest months until spring makes the outdoors hospitable again. Vote up the films that are perfect for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rainy-day-movies-v1/ranker-film ">a day on the couch</a> under your fuzziest blanket.

The 20 Coziest Movies To Watch When The Temperatures Drop

Lily McElveen

It’s impossible to overstate the impact Hollywood has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/measurable-ways-movies-impacted-the-world/cheryl-adams-richkoff">on the public imagination</a>. Due to their ubiquity, movies and TV have reshaped many things about our everyday lives, and one of the most notable of these is how we think things sound.&nbsp;Whether it’s the clear ring of a sword leaving a scabbard, the cry of a kookaburra in a jungle, or the overused Wilhelm scream, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-movie-tropes/lauren-glen">dumb tropes have wormed their way</a> into the public consciousness to such a degree many people no doubt think they’re actually real. However, as is so often the case when it comes to the making of the movies, there’s more than a little deception involved with the creation of some of the most famous sound effects.

Dumb Things About Sound Effects We Only Believe Because Of Hollywood

Dumb Sound Effects Tropes

Remakes & Reboots

If a movie or TV show has even the slightest bit of success, chances are it will get a reboot or a revival at some point. This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, these properties have a built-in fan base. On the other, trying to do justice to a beloved property is a daunting and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/forgotten-remakes-of-classic-movies/jacob-shelton?ref=browse_list&amp;l=1">often futile task</a>. Nothing can eclipse the nostalgia that fans have for the original, no matter how worthy a follow-up proves to be.&nbsp;Some properties lend themselves to remakes and revivals.&nbsp;Dr. Who, for example, is premised on the fact that the title character can take any identity at any point in history at his choosing. This allows&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-tv-actor-replacement-switcheroos/ranker-tv">new actors to play the role</a> for isolated periods of time without the change feeling artificial. Other series are harder to rework. In some cases, this is because the story hinges on a particular actor who can’t revise their role. It’s hard to imagine&nbsp;Indiana Jones as anyone other than Harrison Ford. In other cases, a movie or series is so revered that rehashing it feels wrong. A remake of&nbsp;The Princess Bride might get some fans excited, but it would almost certainly be disappointing.&nbsp;Despite the many examples of reboots and revivals that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-tv-reboots/ranker-tv">really shouldn’t have happened</a>, there are a few that seemed like a terrible idea but actually turned out great. Vote up the ones that were so much better than anticipated.

14 Reboots And Revivals That Seemed Like A Bad Idea - But Turned Out Great

Reboots And Revivals That Seemed Like A Bad Idea - But Turned Out Great

The roots of the vampire in popular culture can be traced back to 19th-century literature, so it shouldn’t be surprising that they found their way into cinema early on. Although there are many popular and well-remembered vampire films, there are also plenty of underrated vampire movies forgotten or dismissed unfairly in their initial release. Because the vampire is a monster that never truly disappears from the screen, only occasionally slumbering to rise up again in later decades, the plethora of options can prevent some from receiving the attention they deserve. The undying popularity of the subgenre even precedes the classification of the horror genre itself, with Tod Browning’s 1931 adaptation of Dracula marketed by Universal as a love story and released on Valentine’s Day.&nbsp;Some of these underrated cinematic vampire gems follow traditional storylines and creature characteristics, while others are a revision of the monster’s mythology, making it <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/vampire-movies-about-other-things/orrin-grey">debatable whether they are actually vampire movies</a> at all. Some also land distinctly and exclusively in the horror genre, and others creatively blend with genres like comedy or sci-fi to create a hybrid variation. While the elements of the films and the characteristics of the monster may vary, each of these vampire films are worth keeping alive for future audiences to discover.

18 Underrated Vampire Movies That You Should Really Sink Your Teeth Into

The Most Underrated Vampire Movies

Ryan Izay

Rank your favorite films or performances or browse 100s of funny or informative lists about movies made by experts, groups, and individuals.

Film lists on Ranker

The Best Movie Lists Around: Top 10 Film Lists and Top Movie Rankings

Meryl Streep

Katharine Hepburn

Maggie Smith

The Avengers

Captain America: Civil War

Guardians of the Galaxy

Idris Elba

Sam Heughan

Gerard Butler

Stan Lee

Iron Man

Thor

Are you a Marvel fanatic? Vote on these lists of the best, funniest, dumbest, most underrated, etc. characters in the MCU to have your voice heard.

MCU Character Power Rankings

Marvel Comics

Since the big-screen debut of Iron Man in his self-titled 2008 franchise-starter, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been turning niche characters into household names - and reigniting the popularity of legendary characters from its comic-book pages. Many of the greatest comic book characters of all-time - superhero and otherwise - have been featured throughout the franchise and its many sub-franchises.Beyond the big-ticket superheroes like Thor, Captain America, and Spider-Man, the likes of Bucky Barnes, Happy Hogan, Rocket Raccoon, and Bruce Banner are among the best MCU characters. and that’s just the heroes - the list wouldn’t be complete without the ongoing series’ many memorable villains, including Killmonger, Vulture, Loki, and Thanos.From movies like the original team-up, The Avengers, to TV shows like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-agents-of-shield-storylines/jonathan-kantor">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.</a> and Moon Knight, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. Who is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-mcu-characters/joedonley">your favorite</a> character? Who deserves <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake">more screen time</a>? Vote up the best characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film">in the MCU</a>, and feel free to add any new or underrated characters to the list. After all, there are still plenty of Marvel characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-avengers-not-in-mcu/joedonley">who haven’t showed up… yet</a>.

The Best Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Fictional Character

Ranker Community

Spies

Who is going to be the new James Bond actor now that Daniel Craig doesn't want to be 007 in the next James Bond outing? Since even before the release of Spectre. Daniel Craig was vocal about not revisiting the Bond role. So who should be the next James Bond actor?The actors below have been voted by fans as being the best candidates for taking on the 007 persona. Regardless of which actor gets the role, the consensus is that the next Bond after Craig should still be British and dapper. After all, all the previous Bonds, from original Sean Connery to the 90s Pierce Brosnan have been classy gentlemen.Vote up your favorite James Bond candidate below. Let's try to avoid a repeat of the George Lazenby Bond. At least Timothy Dalton got the Bond pose right. Living actors only as this is a casting call for the new James Bond actor, not who would've been the best Bond. &nbsp;

Joseph Fiennes

The Top Casting Choices For The Next James Bond Actor

Person

The Top Casting Choices for the Next James Bond Actor

poll

Not <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-easter-eggs-from-marvel-movies/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">all Marvel movies</a> are Disney Marvel movies, as both Fox and Sony have played a large role in getting Marvel heroes onto the movie screen. But when it comes to Marvel films, Disney has truly perfected the formula. Which Disney Marvel movies really stand out and which ones were duds at the box office?

Below are all the released <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">Marvel movies</a> made by Disney since the original <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/iron-man?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Iron Man</a>, ranked by quality. Is the one you like not high on the list or do you see one ranked too high up? Feel free to voice your opinion and vote away! Maybe you think The Incredible Hulk is a better Disney Marvel movie than Guardians of the Galaxy.

Established with the first Iron Man movie, Disney produces Marvel movies under the Marvel Studios production company banner. The ranking for which movies are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-marvel-comics-tattoos/whitneysmoore?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Marvel</a> Studios productions is sure to change as more are released over the coming years.

The Best Disney Marvel Movies So Far, Ranked

Wallace Chu

Lists of fun facts and differing opinions about Hollywood's biggest, most self-congratulatory night. 

The Oscars

Celebrating actresses of every type, shape, size, and color, including leading ladies, femme fatales, ingénues, manic pixie dream girls, scream queens, bombshells, girls next door, alpha HBICs, virginal princesses, & sassy best friends.

Women Who Act

Actresses

Every year the Academy evaluates a year's worth of brilliant performances and picks what they believe to be the best of the best, nominating these for the most prestigious acting awards in cinema: the Oscars. This in itself is an honor - just to be nominated for an Academy Award. But only one person can win each year, and the women listed here have all taken home Oscar gold for Best Actress in a Leading Role - so which Best Actress Oscar winners are the best?Of the leading women who have won Best Actress, who is the&nbsp;best&nbsp;Best Actress? Is it the most nominated women of all time Meryl Streep, with 15 nominations? Is it a classic actress like Katharine Hepburn (who has the most wins, with four)? What about Audrey Hepburn, or Grace Kelly? Maybe a more modern choice like Hilary Swank, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, or Julianne Moore?With so many options choosing the best is hard, but that's where you come in. Vote up the very best actresses of all the Best Actress Academy Award winners below!