Top 10 Icons of the 70s

[Hector]

8. Jaws - Perhaps the most realistic horror movie ever made!

Sorry...but I highly disagree with you.

Great White Sharks don't behave like that...they don't overturn boats...and never such a species that large has ever been recorded...and to tell you the truth...they are relatively easy to kill...ask the Chinese (shark fin soup).

I didn't want to point things out...but Anthony said...prepare to defend your picks.

[huedell]

Sorry...but I highly disagree with you.

Great White Sharks don't behave like that...they don't overturn boats...and never such a species that large has ever been recorded...and to tell you the truth...they are relatively easy to kill...ask the Chinese.

I didn't want to point things out...but Anthony said...prepare to defend your picks.

Also, the ending of JAWS (the ol' "airtank shark explosion") is infamous for it's
representation of movie "unrealism"

[Hector]

Also, the ending of JAWS (the ol' "airtank shark explosion") is infamous for it's
representation of movie "unrealism"

Exactly.

[johnnystorm]

Also, the ending of JAWS (the ol' "airtank shark explosion") is infamous for it's
representation of movie "unrealism"

MYTHBUSTERS:
YouTube - Shark Week - MythBusters: Jaws Special

[saildog]

I do think "Jaws" was the first movie to be thought of in the term "Blockbuster" as we now understand it, though.

[The Toyroom]

I do think "Jaws" was the first movie to be thought of in the term "Blockbuster" as we now understand it, though.

Yup! That's one of the reason I picked it....in addition to that iconic cello music and the iconic poster image of the shark swimming up to eat the naked chick. Something about the whole thing says "70s" to me. Not to mention the fact that the whole shark phenomenon crossed over into another on my Top 10 when the Fonz jumped the shark. Doesn't get any cooler than that. Aaaaaaaaay!

[saildog]

I gotta say only one mention of The Godfather is a bit surprising, given the careers it launched and/or resurrected. Plus, it sparked much imitation and launched at least one Pizza Chain that still exists.

I still see commercials based on the premise. "An offer you can't refuse." and all.

[fallensaviour]

1. ELVIS
2. Bee-Gees
3. Evel Knievel
4. Bruce Lee
5. Clint Eastwood
6. Charlie's Angels
7. The Fonz (Happy days)
8. Star Wars
9. The Super Friends tied with The Flintstones
10. Scooby Doo

It's a tuff list to pin down but this is how I see it.I still think the beatles should be in there but m'eh this is good.

[bobbait]

bobby sherman

[Nemozoe]

Sorry...but I highly disagree with you.

Great White Sharks don't behave like that...they don't overturn boats...and never such a species that large has ever been recorded...and to tell you the truth...they are relatively easy to kill...ask the Chinese (shark fin soup).

I didn't want to point things out...but Anthony said...prepare to defend your picks.

It's cool that you disagree but you are putting too much emphasis on "realistic". There is a difference between realistic and factual. Realisticly a shark could be that big. Just because one hasn't been found yet, doesn't mean they aren't out there in the ocean. The concept is what makes it terrifying. I'm sure you realize that Surfers get attacked quite often on the west coast by GWs. You may want to check some of your beliefs about their size, what they do and don't do at the link. I really don't see any other horror movies being anywhere near realistic or factual. For instance a dead dude wearing a hockey mask who gets killed by some teeny bopper girl time and time again...yeah right. Is there a horror movie you can think of that even comes close to being realistic? Let me know because I'm seriously drawing a blank.

Great white shark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Hector]

It's cool that you disagree but you are putting too much emphasis on "realistic". There is a difference between realistic and factual. Realisticly a shark could be that big. Just because one hasn't been found yet, doesn't mean they aren't out there in the ocean. The concept is what makes it terrifying. I'm sure you realize that Surfers get attacked quite often on the west coast by GWs. I really don't see any other horror movies being anywhere near realistic or factual. For instance a dead dude wearing a hockey mask who gets killed by some teeny bopper girl time and time again...yeah right. Is there a horror movie you can think of that even comes close to being realistic? Let me know because I'm seriously drawing a blank.

I'm sorry, but humans terrify me more than wildlife...ten times fold actually.

Besides...the daddy in the oceans is not the great white...that title belongs to the wolf of the sea...the orca aka killer whale...a much more massive apex predator, a much faster swimmer...and of course...a thousand times smarter.

[Hector]

Is there a horror movie you can think of that even comes close to being realistic?

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.

It makes Jaws look like a giant puppet show.


P.S. I can think of 20 more realistic horror flicks than Jaws. But do we really wanna go there?

[Nemozoe]

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.

It makes Jaws look like a giant puppet show.


P.S. I can think of 20 more realistic horror flicks than Jaws. But do we really wanna go there?

That's cool. Haven't seen it. But I'd still rather take my chances against a Serial Killer than a Great White.

[Hector]

That's cool. Haven't seen it. But I'd still rather take my chances against a Serial Killer than a Great White.

You are cool...it's nice to disagree in a civil manner.

Hey...you might be right, and I might be wrong...what do I know.

[BlackKnight]

^^^ You 2 ever see The Movie Wrong Turn ?
Hillbillies Scare the Crap Straight outta Me.