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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

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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

Adventure Entertainment

If you're looking for a good action-adventure movie to watch but have already seen all the usual entries a million times, help is on the way. Sure, it's always fun to revisit Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Marvel pictures, and&nbsp;The Mummy. They're totally rewatchable. Sometimes, though, you're in the mood for something new. That's when having some recommendations comes in handy.What makes these films underrated? In many cases, they came out during slower months at the box office, or were released on the same weekend as a blockbuster that sucked all the air out of the room. A couple were simply ahead of their time, while a few more were&nbsp;initially popular but faded from the public's memory over the years. Whatever the reason, these movies often contain A-list stars and/or come from name directors. They may not have achieved the classic status several of their counterparts did, but they're plenty good for viewers looking to kick back, relax, and watch something fun for two hours.

18 Underrated Action-Adventure Movies

2022

The year of 2022 was home to some pretty major horror releases, including titles such as Nope, Smile, Hellraiser, Barbarian, X, Pearl, Terrifier 2, Scream, Halloween Ends, and more. But it also saw the release of countless <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-movies-that-flopped/orrin-grey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">underrated horror films</a> - lesser-known titles that may have flown under a lot of people's radars, even though they deserve every bit as much attention as their more-popular peers.&nbsp;From festival favorites to streaming-only releases, some of these films just didn't get the audience they deserved, while others got passed over by studios that didn't know what to do with them, or have been steadily building word of mouth from those who did catch them. Whatever the case, these underrated horror films are ones no fan of the macabre should miss.Vote up the ones you think deserve more attention.

The Most Underrated Horror Movies Of 2022

Underrated 2022 Horror Movies 

Orrin Grey

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

Historical Figures

The biopic has long been one of the most popular genres in Hollywood filmmaking, and it’s easy to see why. The biopic gives viewers the opportunity to gain insight into what makes a significant person – be they a politician, a monarch, a singer, or an artist – great, what drove them and what, in some cases, led to their downfall.While some biopics manage to become seen as canonically “great films,” just as many seem to fly under the radar, never quite attaining the status they truly deserve. Thus, it is worth taking a look at some of these underrated biopics, in order to really appreciate how well they accomplish the task of shedding light on some of the most important people in history.

Underrated Biopics That Deserve A Spot In The History Books

Thomas West

Whether it was the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movie-details-2022/erin-maxwell">reveal of the killer's identity</a>, a secret confession, or the realization not everything is as it seems, these movie twists from 2022 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-hot-takes-from-2022/kyle-chorpening">caught us off guard</a> in the best way possible. But which twist was the absolute best?&nbsp;Vote up your favorite plot twists below and vote down the twists that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-twists-that-ruin-the-movie/nathan-gibson">make no sense</a>.Warning: Major spoilers below.

Movies From 2022 With Unexpected Plot Twists

Most Unexpected Movie Twists Of 2022

Josh Buono

Plot is engaging, and worldbuilding is wonderful, yet the main reason we as fans show up to new installments in our favorite TV shows or movie franchises is the characters. It's comforting to see familiar faces, yet thrilling to see them take on new challenges. However, any franchise would get stale if it kept the exact same ensemble year after year.2022 was a big year for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-switched-franchises-and-leveled-up/jack-morgan">many franchises</a>, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe (on both big and small screens), the DC Extended Universe, the&nbsp;Game of Thrones universe, the&nbsp;Star Wars universe, and more. In addition to bringing back our favorite heroes and villains, each of these fictional worlds introduced us to some new compelling characters. Throwing acclaimed actors or breakout performers in the mix adds a new energy to any series, whether they're a sidekick, a dastardly antagonist, or a rising hero. This light highlights the greatest additions of new characters, big or small, to our favorite franchises in 2022.&nbsp;

New Characters That Leveled Up Our Favorite Franchises In 2022

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The Best New Franchise Characters Of 2022, Ranked

Adina Kruskal

2022 was a banner year for horror movies. Not only were they box-office smashes, but a ton of new and original films resonated with audiences. From the double-dose of X and Pearl to new Halloween and Hellraiser films, there was truly something for fans of every subgenre. Here's what people on Twitter had to say about these scream-filled fright fests. Be sure to give them a follow and vote up your favorites.

21 Posts That Prove 2022 Was One Of The Best Years Ever For Horror Movies

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Mark Rennie

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

Watchworthy

2022 has been a solid year <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">for movies</a> as people began returning to theaters, but there's always room for some surprises and these are the movies that exceeded our expectations – both large and small.

11 Movies That Were Better Than Expected In 2022

Jacob Bryant

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

Looking closer at the actors who have played cold-blooded bad guys—and totally nailed it.

Playing the Villain

The only thing better than landing one role in a major Hollywood production is landing two. It may seem odd, at first thought, that someone could or would play two roles in the same movie, but it <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-double-role-movies/mike-mcgranaghan" target="_blank">actually happens pretty frequently</a>. The phenomenon&nbsp;is especially common in comedies, where leading character actors fresh off Saturday Night Live tenures are anxious to show off their various silly voices on the big screen.&nbsp;

Sometimes actors will play their own twin, other times actors will play multiple small roles, yet at other times&nbsp;an actor will hog all the screen time and play the film&#39;s protagonist and antagonist simultaneously. While pulling off double duty to this degree takes a lot of work and talent, actors like Mike Myers and Kristen Wiig have performed this stunt to great effect.

Vote up your favorite examples of actors pulling double duty.

12 Times An Actor Played The Hero And The Villain In The Same Movie

Jake Williams

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

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The Lion King

Aladdin

Beauty and the Beast

Meryl Streep

Katharine Hepburn

Maggie Smith

Guardians of the Galaxy

Captain America: Civil War

The Avengers

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

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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

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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!

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The Best Actresses to Ever Win Oscars for Best Actress

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Best Actresses Who Have Won Oscars For Leading Roles

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The Wonderful World of Disney

Lists of movies to turn on for the whole family on sick days, snow days, bad days, and good days—because a little screentime never hurt anybody.

What the Kids Are Watching

Disney

You&#39;re in the right place if you are looking for a list of the best animated Disney movies of all time. Since the 1930s, the Walt Disney Studios have been behind some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-greatest-animated-films-of-all-time" target="_blank">best animated films of all time</a>. This list contains funny Disney animated movies and heartwarming Disney <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-cgi-animated-films-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">CGI films</a>. You can even vote on this best Disney <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/animation-movies-and-films/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated movies list</a> to make sure your favorite Disney <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-movies-for-kids-since-2015/ranker-film" target="_blank">animated movie</a> ends up in the No. 1 spot.

Which films appear on this list of arguably some of the <a href="http://www.craveonline.com/culture/857129-50-best-disney-movies-ever-made" target="_blank">best Disney movies</a>? Of course, The Lion King made our top Disney animated films list. The Lion King was released in 1994 and it featured the voices of Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, and Jeremy Irons. Elton John won an Oscar for his song, &ldquo;Can You Feel the Love Tonight,&rdquo; which was featured in this great Disney animated film.

Other good&nbsp;Disney animated classics that appear on this list include Alice in Wonderland and The Little Mermaid. Toy Story is definitely one of the greatest Disney&bull;Pixar&nbsp;animated movies. The franchise has produced several critically and commercially acclaimed <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-greatest-animated-films-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cartoon movies</a> from Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Pictures. Other popular Disney animated movies include The Incredibles, Up, and Aladdin&mdash;among many others.

Where do your favorite Disney animated movies fall on this list? Be sure to vote up the best ones, and vote others down accordingly. If you&#39;re looking for more kid appropriate material, check out this list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-family-friendly-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">family friendly television</a>.