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The 10 Movies You Don’t Want to Miss on Netflix in September
By Brian Tallerico, Film Critic with over 20 years of experience
1. Cruel Intentions (1999)
- Run time: 1h 37m
- Director: Roger Kumble
This classic, updated take on the 18th-century novel Les Liasons Dangereuses, capitalized on the fame of its young stars — Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Reese Witherspoon — and has since become a cult favorite.
2. Alien (1979)
- Run time: 1h 57m
- Director: Ridley Scott
This groundbreaking sci-fi/horror film changed the game, launching a massive franchise and introducing iconic character Ripley (Sigourney Weaver). It remains remarkably effective nearly 50 years later.
3. The Blues Brothers (1980)
- Run time: 2h 12m
- Director: John Landis
A beloved musical comedy classic starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as the Blues Brothers, featuring a stellar cast of musicians and an unforgettable soundtrack.
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