The Last Days of Pompeii (1959)

Based on the Edward Bulwer-Lytton novel. Set in the shadows of Mt. Vesuvius just before its famous eruption, the film begins with Glaucus, a Roman legionnaire, returning to his home from far-off wars. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that his father has been murdered by a gang of black-hooded looting bandits. Glaucus vows revenge against the killers, but just how high up are those involved?

Directors: Mario Bonnard, Sergio Leone (uncredited)
Writers: Edward George Bulwer-Lytton (novel), Sergio Corbucci
Stars: Steve Reeves, Christine Kaufmann, Fernando Rey

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Hercules Against the Moon Men (1964)

Hercules is summoned to oppose the evil Queen Samara, who has allied herself with aliens and is sacrificing her own people in a bid to awaken a moon goddess. Director: Giacomo Gentilomo Writers: Arpad DeRiso (story), Giovanni Scolaro (story) (as Nino Scolaro) Stars: Sergio Ciani, Jany Clair, Anna Maria Polani

Scream (1996)

Sidney, attempting to cope with her mother's mysterious murder, and her horror movie-obsessed friends are stalked by an unknown killer who seems to have a hard time letting the past go. Director: Wes Craven Writer: Kevin Williamson Stars: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette

Shrek 2 (2004)

Princess Fiona's parents invite her and Shrek to dinner to celebrate her marriage. If only they knew the newlyweds were both ogres. Directors: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury Writers: William Steig (book), Andrew Adamson (story) Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz

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