◄ IMDb Polls

Poll: Another One Bites the Dust - Hollywood's Best Death Scenes

A poll by BJG-Reviews
A memorable death scene can mean many things. Sad, Justified, Ghastly, Shocking, or even Humorous. Here are some of the most memorable death scenes that have ever been shown on the silver screen. Which one was the most memorable to you?

After voting, please discuss here.

Results of 1,023 votes:

  1. 1.

    #1

     
    Psycho - This scene changed movies and movie-goers for life. It made people actually afraid to take showers as Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) is stabbed to death in this classic Alfred Hitchcock movie.
  2. 2.

    Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner (1982)

     
    Blade Runner - As Roy (Rutger Hauer) nears the end of his cycle, he pulls Deckard (Harrison Ford) to safety on top of a tall building. Then uttering his dying words, he slowly fades and becomes still…
  3. 3.

    Sigourney Weaver, Ian Holm, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, and Yaphet Kotto in Alien (1979)

     
    Alien - Not soon after Kane (John Hurt) rejoins the crew, he is seated at the table and starts to cough and convulse leading to one of cinematic's most shocking death scenes as a bloody alien pops out…
See all results

Related Polls

Climax for Breakfast
A poll by ElMaruecan82
Well, it goes like men, there are 'night' movies and 'morning' movies... Indeed, when it comes to dramas, nighttime is generally an ideal setting for climactic scenes as darkness emphasizes danger and…
Iconic Shots in Movies
A poll by vibhorpanda29
These are some of the most famous and iconic movie shots of all-time. Which of these iconic shots is your personal favourite? Discuss here.
Ordinary Object You'll Never See the Same Way Again?
A poll by rubyfruit76
One of the most obvious ways in which the power of cinema can be seen is the way in which even a single camera shot of a common object can change the thoughts and emotions evoked by that object becaus…
Femme Fatales, So Lovely, So Deadly
A poll by dgranger
With recent movies releases like “Atomic Blonde”, “Proud Mary”, and “Red Sparrow”, I thought an updated Femme Fatale poll might be in order. Who is the best (AKA, most seductive and dangerous) femme f…
FYC, AFI - The Next Top 50 Heroes
A poll by ElMaruecan82
This is the second of a poll series whose purpose is to anticipate the inclusions in the next American Film Institute's Top 25, 50 or 100 lists. As you may know, many lists date back to the late 1990s…
Greatest Mentor
A poll by Paok-Kilkis
Mentor: a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. Who best teaches skills or is the best inspirational instructor? *This poll was original made by dadolo1987. Discuss the list here!
Scores That Instantly Bring Movies to Your Mind
A poll by Breumaster
Over the decades there were movies with such memorable scores, you instantly recognize and associate them with the movies. In most cases generations of people will recognize the tunes. Which of these …
Cinematic Characters With Hair-Trigger Tempers
A poll by ElMaruecan82
Which of these live-action movie characters with a hair-trigger temper (and memorable tantrums) you'd least want to piss off? Take it easy, be cool... and after voting, you may discuss the list here
Favorite Funeral
A poll by Paok-Kilkis
Which of these funeral scenes in movies is your favorite? Discuss the list here!
Which Kind of Actor Would You Be?
A poll by Breumaster
If you were an actor, which kind of actor would you most likely be? Tell us here.
Classic "Terrified" Shots
A poll by ElMaruecan82
Which of these classic "terrified" shots is your favorite? Don't be scared, cast your vote and discuss the list here
Sarcastic Characters
A poll by Paok-Kilkis
Which of these characters is the most sarcastic? Discuss the list here!
Poll Board Users' Most Beloved Own Live Polls
A poll by Breumaster
Since the Poll Board was established, the members and users of it were thinking of great ideas to vote for film fans. Many of the suggestions had strong and diverse discussions. And often the opinions…
AFI Female Villains
A poll by ElMaruecan82
Fifteen characters from the American Film Institute's Top 50 villains are of female persuasion. Don't let that under-representation fool you, if we only considered the Top 10, there would be a majorit…
25th Anniversary: 25 Reasons to Love 'Thelma & Louise'
A poll by urbanemovies
2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Ridley Scott's Thelma & Louise (1991), it was released in USA theaters on May 24, 1991. Which aspect do you love the most about Thelma & Louise? Discuss the topi…
Mentor as Friend or Teacher
A poll by fandom_cultures
Which mentor from a movie or TV show would you want to have as a friend or teacher? Discuss here: https://getsatisfaction.com/imdb/topics/poll-suggestion-mentor-as-a-teacher
MORE Powerful Movie Scenes With Minimal Dialogue
A poll by pere-25366
As Norma Desmond once said, "We didn't need dialogue. We had faces." Though she may have meant this in a different context, we understood the subtext - sometimes, the most powerful moments i…
The Oscars: Irish Movie Characters' Pot of Gold?
A poll by urbanemovies
Which Oscar-winning movie character of Irish descent* is your all-time favorite? * character ethnicity determined by historical fact, story line, character back story or surname assumption Discuss the…
Face-Off: Shower Scene vs. Bathtub Scene
A poll by Hoekkie
Psycho (1960) and Diabolique (1955) are both well ranked, black and white, horror/mystery movies from the same era. You might feel the same tension in these movies. Which scene frightens you the most?…
The Saddest Moment Ever
A poll by Breumaster
In some movies there are unbearable sad moments which tear the heart of the audience. Which of these Moments nearly made you cry? ... or actually made you cry? (Spoiler bars attached.) Please tell us…

Clear your history

Recently Viewed