Drug Test vs. Nothing to See Here

Your Champion

Drug Test

(The Faculty)

VS

Your Challenger

Nothing to See Here

(The Naked Gun)

The Case for Drug Test (1):

In this homage to The Thing, the teenage protagonists must take a drug to prove they have not been taken over by aliens, since at least one of them has likely been.

The Case for Nothing to See Here:

Chasing down an (unknown to him) hypnotized doctor, Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) tries to steer away the crowd that has gathered after two car and one building explosion.

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The Score: Nothing to See Here 6, Drug Test 5

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Whistle While You Work vs. Drug Test

Your Champion

Whistle While You Work

(Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

VS

Your Challenger

Drug Test

(The Faculty)

The Case for Whistle While You Work (1):

A nice tune does help the work go faster...

The Case for Drug Test:

In this homage to The Thing, the teenage protagonists must take a drug to prove they have not been taken over by aliens, since at least one of them has likely been.

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The Score: Drug Test 8, Whistle While You Work 6

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Savage Comeback vs. Whistle While You Work

Your Champion

Savage Comeback

(Sleepaway Camp)

VS

Your Challenger

Whistle While You Work

(Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

The Case for Savage Comeback (2):

There isn't any recovery from Ricky's (Jonathan Tiersten) response here - Billy (Loris Sallahian) might survive for a few more scenes, but the real murder happened on the baseball field.

The Case for Whistle While You Work:

A nice tune does help the work go faster...

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The Score: Whistle While You Work 7, Savage Comeback 6

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Savage Comeback vs. Nothing Small Into a Bar

Your Champion

Savage Comeback

(Sleepaway Camp)

VS

Your Challenger

Nothing Small Into a Bar

(Harvey)

The Case for Savage Comeback (1):

There isn't any recovery from Ricky's (Jonathan Tiersten) response here - Billy (Loris Sallahian) might survive for a few more scenes, but the real murder happened on the baseball field.

The Case for Nothing Small Into a Bar:

"Nobody ever brings anything small into a bar..."

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The Score: Savage Comeback 7, Nothing Small Into a Bar 3

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Wrecked vs. Savage Comeback

Your Champion

Wrecked

(Final Destination 2)

VS

Your Challenger

Savage Comeback

(Sleepaway Camp)

The Case for Wrecked (6):

In a scene that scarred a generation - possibly because of all the practical effects used - we meet the main group of characters we'll be interacting with this movie, and the premonition that shows the fate they managed to avoid.

The Case for Savage Comeback:

There isn't any recovery from Ricky's (Jonathan Tiersten) response here - Billy (Loris Sallahian) might survive for a few more scenes, but the real murder happened on the baseball field.

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The Score: Savage Comeback 6, Wrecked 5

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Wrecked vs. Going Supernova

Your Champion

Wrecked

(Final Destination 2)

VS

Your Challenger

Going Supernova

(Fantastic Four)

The Case for Wrecked (5):

In a scene that scarred a generation - possibly because of all the practical effects used - we meet the main group of characters we'll be interacting with this movie, and the premonition that shows the fate they managed to avoid.

The Case for Going Supernova:

Working as a team, the Fantastic Four (Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Ioan Gruffudd) do what they can to stop Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon) - with Mr. Fantastic telling Johnny Storm to throw caution to the wind when it comes to his limits.

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The Score: Wrecked 7, Going Supernova 4

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Wrecked vs. Turning Heads

Your Champion

Wrecked

(Final Destination 2)

VS

Your Challenger

Turning Heads

(The Exorcist)

The Case for Wrecked (4):

In a scene that scarred a generation - possibly because of all the practical effects used - we meet the main group of characters we'll be interacting with this movie, and the premonition that shows the fate they managed to avoid.

The Case for Turning Heads:

As Father Merrin (Max von Sydow) and Father Karras (Jason Miller) try to force the demon out of Regan (Linda Blair, with Mercedes McCambridge providing the voice), Father Karras watches impossible things happen as the demon tries to distract the priests from their mission.

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The Score: Wrecked 9, Turning Heads 5

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Wrecked vs. Caught in a Web

Your Champion

Wrecked

(Final Destination 2)

VS

Your Challenger

Caught in a Web

(Enemy)

The Case for Wrecked (3):

In a scene that scarred a generation - possibly because of all the practical effects used - we meet the main group of characters we'll be interacting with this movie, and the premonition that shows the fate they managed to avoid.

The Case for Caught in a Web:

Having replaced his exact twin Anthony, Adam (Jake Gyllenhaal in a dual role) decides to step out for the night.  His now-wife Helen (Sarah Gadon) has stepped away, and when he goes to check on her, the movie ends on his unexpected discovery.

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The Score: Wrecked 10, Caught in a Web 3

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Wrecked vs. Snack Sabotage

Your Champion

Wrecked

(Final Destination 2)

VS

Your Challenger

Snack Sabotage

(K-POP Demon Hunters)

The Case for Wrecked (2):

In a scene that scarred a generation - possibly because of all the practical effects used - we meet the main group of characters we'll be interacting with this movie, and the premonition that shows the fate they managed to avoid.

The Case for Snack Sabotage:

Demon hunters and K-Pop idols Rumi, Zoey, and Mira are partaking in their favorite pre-show ritual when they realize they're being sabotaged.

(Submitted by Renée and Mary)

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The Score: Wrecked 6, Snack Sabotage 2

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Wrecked vs. Fighting Paddy

Your Champion

Wrecked

(Final Destination 2)

VS

Your Challenger

Fighting Paddy

(Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle)

The Case for Wrecked (1):

In a scene that scarred a generation - possibly because of all the practical effects used - we meet the main group of characters we'll be interacting with this movie, and the premonition that shows the fate they managed to avoid.

The Case for Fighting Paddy:

While the first movie was lighter on the satire, the sequel leaned hard into it: This isn't even the most over-the-top fight of the movie - with everything else (the dialogue, the music, the camera spins) also turned up to eleven to give the film a consistent tone.

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The Score: Wrecked 8, Fighting Paddy 6

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Only When It Was Funny vs. Wrecked

Your Champion

Only When It Was Funny

(Who Framed Roger Rabbit?)

VS

Your Challenger

Wrecked

(Final Destination 2)

The Case for Only When It Was Funny (3):

Hey, he can't help it if he has to live by Toon rules!

The Case for Wrecked:

In a scene that scarred a generation - possibly because of all the practical effects used - we meet the main group of characters we'll be interacting with this movie, and the premonition that shows the fate they managed to avoid.

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The Score:  Wrecked 6, Only When It Was Funny 5

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Only When It Was Funny vs. LA, Destroyed

Your Champion

Only When It Was Funny

(Who Framed Roger Rabbit?)

VS

Your Challenger

LA, Destroyed

(2012)

The Case for Only When It Was Funny (2):

Hey, he can't help it if he has to live by Toon rules!

The Case for LA, Destroyed:

Granted, it gets destroyed eventually, but I'm sure New York City was happy another metro area got the mass destruction treatment.

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The Score: Only When It Was Funny 8, LA, Destroyed 5

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Only When It Was Funny vs. Benny's a Good Dog

Your Champion

Only When It Was Funny

(Who Framed Roger Rabbit?)

VS

Your Challenger

Benny's a Good Dog

(The War of the Roses)

The Case for Only When It Was Funny (1):

Hey, he can't help it if he has to live by Toon rules!

The Case for Benny's a Good Dog:

Barbara (Kathleen Turner) really, really didn't want to stay married to stay married to Oliver (Michael Douglas).

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The Score:  Only When It Was Funny 7, Benny's a Good Dog 6

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Mahjong vs. Only When It Was Funny

Your Champion

Mahjong

(Crazy Rich Asians)

VS

Your Challenger

Only When It Was Funny

(Who Framed Roger Rabbit?)

The Case for Mahjong (1):

In this climactic scene, Rachel (Constance Wu) plays mahjong against Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) while discussing her relationship with Nick (Henry Golding).  As the game is played, Rachel confronts Eleanor about her treatment, and also lets Eleanor know that she is bowing out not because she can't win, but because Eleanor has made sure that Nick loses - demonstrating her point within the game as well.

The Case for Only When It Was Funny:

Hey, he can't help it if he has to live by Toon rules!

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The Score: Only When It Was Funny 9, Mahjong 5

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Fate Refused vs. Mahjong

Your Champion

Fate Refused

(No Country for Old Men)

VS

Your Challenger

Mahjong

(Crazy Rich Asians)

The Case for Fate Refused (1):

Coming home to find Chigurh (Javier Barden) in her house, Carla Jean (Kelly Macdonald) pleads for her life despite knowing how unlikely it was she would be spared.  Given the opportunity to decide her fate by coin, Carle Jean refuses - forcing Chigurh to make the decision himself.

The Case for Mahjong:

In this climactic scene, Rachel (Constance Wu) plays mahjong against Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) while discussing her relationship with Nick (Henry Golding).  As the game is played, Rachel confronts Eleanor about her treatment, and also lets Eleanor know that she is bowing out not because she can't win, but because Eleanor has made sure that Nick loses - demonstrating her point within the game as well.

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The Score: Mahjong 7, Fate Refused 4

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Time's Up vs. Fate Refused

Your Champion

Time's Up

(Independence Day)

VS

Your Challenger

Fate Refused

(No Country for Old Men)

The Case for Time's Up (5):

With it's 'Alien Invasion as Disaster Movie' premise, Independence Day hits its Act 1 climax as the aliens unleash their attacks on the world.

The Case for Fate Refused:

Coming home to find Chigurh (Javier Barden) in her house, Carla Jean (Kelly Macdonald) pleads for her life despite knowing how unlikely it was she would be spared.  Given the opportunity to decide her fate by coin, Carle Jean refuses - forcing Chigurh to make the decision himself.

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The Score: Fate Refused 6, Time's Up 5

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Time's Up vs. Where There's a Whip, There's a Way

Your Champion

Time's Up

(Independence Day)

VS

Your Challenger

Where There's a Whip, There's a Way

(The Return of the King)

The Case for Time's Up (4):

With it's 'Alien Invasion as Disaster Movie' premise, Independence Day hits its Act 1 climax as the aliens unleash their attacks on the world.

The Case for Where There's a Whip, There's a Way:

"We don't wanna go to war today, but the Lord of the Lash says 'Nay, nay, nay!'"

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The Score: Time's Up 9, Where There's a Whip, There's a Way 7

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Time's Up vs. I'm Tired

Your Champion

Time's Up

(Independence Day)

VS

Your Challenger

I'm Tired

(Blazing Saddles)

The Case for Time's Up (3):

With it's 'Alien Invasion as Disaster Movie' premise, Independence Day hits its Act 1 climax as the aliens unleash their attacks on the world.

The Case for I'm Tired:

In this combination tribute/send up of Marlene Dietrich, patrons gather around to see the famous 'Teutonic Titwillow' Lili Von Shtupp (Madeline Kahn) give a performance of 'I'm Tired.'

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The Score: Time's Up 11, I'm Tired 6

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Time's Up vs. News Rumble

Your Champion

Time's Up

(Independence Day)

VS

Your Challenger

News Rumble

(Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy)

The Case for Time's Up (2):

With it's 'Alien Invasion as Disaster Movie' premise, Independence Day hits its Act 1 climax as the aliens unleash their attacks on the world.

The Case for News Rumble:

"Boy, that escalated quickly."

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The Score: Time's Up 9, News Rumble 5

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Time's Up vs. Stuck in the Middle with You

Your Champion

Time's Up

(Independence Day)

VS

Your Challenger

Stuck in the Middle with You

(Reservoir Dogs)

The Case for Time's Up (1):

With it's 'Alien Invasion as Disaster Movie' premise, Independence Day hits its Act 1 climax as the aliens unleash their attacks on the world.

The Case for Stuck in the Middle with You:

Director Quentin Tarantino had actors audition with this song, knowing that he was going to use it once filming began.  And when Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen) begins his torture of Officer Nash (Kirk Baltz), it is the music that plays during the horrific scene.

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The Score: Time's Up 7, Stuck in the Middle with You 6

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