1977 — Star Wars
No other film in history has been considered as a greater source of inspiration for filmmakers than 1977’s Star Wars. The original entry in a galaxy far, far away was a cinematic achievement on all fronts, from narrative to technology, transporting us to worlds and introducing us to characters we never dreamed we’d meet. Mythic storytelling in the style of King Arthur was blended with lasers and space wars, enchanting and entrancing audiences all over the world.
1978 — Halloween
The pantheon of horror slashers is full of killers all vying to be the next Norman Bates — and only one succeeded. Michael Myers, a modern-day boogeyman who appears to be born without a soul and with eyes as dark as the Devil himself, is a tale among the youngsters of Haddonfield, Illinois. Laurie Strode, a bright babysitter, is forced to confront that unexpected fact on Halloween night.