Scrubs: 10 Ways Elliot Got Worse & Worse | ScreenRant

One of the best things, if not the best thing about Scrubs, is the dynamics and relationships between the characters, and how they are all presented in their light with real flaws and massive relatability. They are all both likable and deplorable at points, and Elliot Reid is no exception.

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As one of the central characters of the show, Elliot starts out with a whole load of issues and gets more as the show progresses through the early seasons. While she gets over a lot of these, some took a long time to deal with, and some she never got past.

10 Always Felt Entitled

There is, of course, absolutely nothing wrong with wanting help or asking for it. However, the way Elliot spent all of season one going about wanting help and then this seeping over into other seasons was a big issue.

At first, she was very entitled to the nurse's help, thinking herself deserving of their time, but later it was all directed at Dr. Cox. Cox could have been much much more helpful, but Elliot's constant expectancy of help for wore thin quickly. She eventually stopped doing this when she gets to private practice, but it is a big issue for a while.

9 Rubbing All Of Her Relationships In J.D.'s Face

Elliot and J.D. were the appointed on-off couple of this series, and they were a good fit for each other, despite how typically badly they may have treated each other.

Before they ended up with each other properly, though, Elliot had a couple of serious relationships. Every time she had one, she rubbed it in J.D.'s face without even meaning it, whether it was talking about how great Jake was or how perfect Sean was.

8 Insecure To The Core

Elliot cannot be blamed for being so insecure, it is just an unfortunate thing that Elliot has to deal with, but she never really deals with it properly.

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We see her go to therapy, but she never gets any better. She can cry on cue thinking about how awful her life is, and it kind of ruins her for a while. She gets much better by the end, but her insecurity never goes away.

7 Plays The Victim

This relates slightly to the point of Elliot feeling entitled to help, but Elliot had a big victim complex for a long time.

Anytime something did not go her way, or she and someone had a fallout, she played the victim, blaming others instead of herself most of the time, usually J.D.

6 Private Practice

Elliot cannot be blamed for going into private practice - it was a pretty natural destination for her medical journey, despite Kelso's expectations.

However, the way she acted when she got into private practice was an issue. It did not last forever, but Elliot's personality changed and she got much cockier when she got the job. She acted like her job was better than others, and rubbed it in Cox and J.D.'s face.

5 Jealousy

Jealousy is something that just about every character displays throughout Scrubs, but few display it more than Elliot. In fact, only J.D. shows it more.

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Elliot is openly jealous of some of J.D.'s girlfriends, but more importantly, for years, she was jealous of J.D. and Dr. Cox's relationship and also gets very jealous of people having kids and getting married.

4 Putting Her Foot In Her Mouth

If Elliot improved on any of her issues, it was probably the number of times she put her foot in her mouth, but this was a big problem with her for a good while.

Through all the early seasons of Scrubs, Elliot consistently said the wrong thing, digging a deeper hole for herself. This got better once she got friends, but it crept up every time she was in a relationship, and it got worse until it was finally not an issue anymore, deep into the show.

3 Selfish When It Comes To J.D.

Rubbing J.D.'s face in her relationships was one thing, but throughout the show, Elliot was always selfish in regards to him in a variety of ways.

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The worst offense was sleeping with him and then jumping in Sean's arms when he arrived at J.D.'s door. She used him as a comfort for a long time, playing with his feelings. Other things, like not giving him permission with Molly and sleeping with his brother, were the cherries on top.

2 Hypocrite

Most of what has been mentioned on this list has pointed to perhaps Elliot's biggest flaw - she is a hypocrite. Her treatment of J.D. would be unacceptable if it were reversed, she both craved Cox's approval, yet despised him and insulted J.D. for being the same way.

She thought that sleeping with J.D.'s brother was the acceptable punishment for him, and then lied about doing it again and again, making it out that she was in the right, but then not allowing J.D. to sleep with her friend, out of pettiness.

1 Manipulative

Elliot could be quite manipulative, whether it be towards J.D. (like mentioned above) or towards his brother. But nothing compared to how she treated Keith.

As soon as she got with Keith, she became truly awful at points. She used him for sex and staying with him just to get married, treating him like garbage - it got worse and worse the longer they were together.

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The Matrix: 5 Special Effects That Hold Up (& 5 That Don't)

The Matrix is one of the greatest achievements in cinema history. Released in 1999, it set the bar for the new century of cinema to a level few have come close to achieving, not only acing the sci-fi genre but transcending it to become a modern classic. And it remains just as culturally significant today thanks to being cooler than The Dark Knight and equally, if not more, revolutionary to cinema than The Lord Of The Rings.

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There were many unique things about The Matrix: the setting, the delicious lore, the theatrical yet relatable characters and plot, etc. Like with Lord of the Rings, basically everything in The Matrix but the dialogue holds up, with today's audiences expecting more humanistic dialogue. Things are less black and white when it comes to special effects, however, with some effects aging quite badly and others looking as good today as they did in the 20th century, which is more than can be said of the very fun but ultimately unworthy sequel, The Matrix Reloaded.

10 Holds Up: The Mirror

While you'd think modern digital effects artists have it a lot easier given today's technology, one thing that technology has to compete with is High Definition. Again, like Lord of the Rings, The Matrix came at a time where visual effects were making massive headway way high definition wasn't yet up and running to pull these new effects under closer inspection.

The mirror scene holds up perfectly thanks to the lower definition, the dark room it's set in, and how utterly immersive and compelling the story is at that point, for the worst enemy of visual effects is unconvincing storytelling.

9 Doesn't: Squidees

While the sentinels, unaffectionately known as "Squidees," were pretty terrifying in 1999, special effects have come far enough to show up the C.G. creations. While they still look stunning, one thing that was harder to do in 1999 was having C.G.I. characters interact believably with their environment and the real elements being filmed.

It is a necessary trait to convince the brains of today's relatively more tech-savvy audiences that what they're seeing is real. Without that, the Squidee scenes come across more cartoonish today and have a lot less impact.

8 Holds Up: Agent Transformations

Another unique thing about The Matrix was that the majority of what happened took place within a simulation, meaning the visual effects team had plenty of room to show us things that wouldn't be possible in the real world convincingly, with no real-world examples to compare them against.

The disturbing transformations from human avatar to agent are just as cool today and your brain has no basis to question what it's seeing in the context of the film's universe.

7 Doesn't: Dozer's Death

So now we come to scenes that don't take place within the Matrix but on the flip side of the coin. While the Cypher betrayal scene is incredibly theatrical, this was part of what made The Matrix so memorable and can't really be called overdramatic considering the stakes involved.

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But the weird lightning gun thing Cypher uses is very unconvincing, and the beam of electric plasma it fires looks like something out The Abyss. Even though this weapon was used within the Matrix, it still wouldn't really sell it, and it diminishes Dozer's tragic death.

6 Holds Up: The Matrix

The scene may be aided by darkness and flickering lightning, and a brilliant yet underrated score, but the scene where Neo awakes, in reality, is just as jaw-dropping today as it was in 1999, as we look upon the sheer scale of the Matrix with our own eyes.

The sentinel that unplugs him also works thanks to good editing and the sentinel physically interacting with Keanu Reeves's character.

5 Doesn't: Agents' Movements

This effect takes place within the Matrix, and again involves agents, who are just computer programs moving through a system, but after the first viewing, you start to question what you're seeing.

This may be less of a visual effects issue, and more a conceptual one thanks to glaring issues such as what happens if you go for the legs, or if you use a minigun, or some of the automatic weapons you wasted on the innocent security guards downstairs.

4 Holds Up: Neo V. Smith

The Matrix and the first of its lesser sequels are celebrated for their iconic action set pieces, and the simple one-on-one encounter between Neo and Agent Smith in the subway remains the most iconic. Not only does the scene incorporate seamless special effects into the intricately choreographed action, but the fight is entirely character-driven and is a major turning point for both characters as they are both forced to question what they think they know about each other.

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We'll get to the bullet-time specifically, but the use of it in this scene created the most iconic image in the movie after Trinity's suspended kick, and the speed and invincibility of the agents are explored much more effectively in this scene than the gun battles.

3 Doesn't: Cypher's Death

It's the same unconvincing weapon that Cypher used to kill Dozer in the same scene, but the reason it deserves its own entry isn't for the unconvincing beam of electricity, but for what it does to Cypher.

It's probably just as well that we don't see Dozer's death happen since it would undercut the emotion even more to see him launched up into the air and possibly shrunk without any visible skin damage. It was a bizarre choice and makes very little sense given what we just saw the gun did to Dozer.

2 Holds Up: Matrix Vision

This is another one your brain has no grounds to contest. Neo's iconic Matrix vision isn't something that needs to be improved upon, since green code on a black screen isn't much of a tall order, and it's so cool and iconic and underpinned by thrilling storytelling.

It'll be interesting to see what direction they go with this concept in the future. There's probably already a VR app that lets you view your surroundings in the gibberish Matrix code.

1 Doesn't: Bullet Time

The bullet-time effects were among the coolest things The Matrix had going for it when it was released, but the art of slow-motion has come a long way since the turn of the century. Filming real bullets for slow-motion action is a thing now, best demonstrated by Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, a movie that is more Reloaded than it is Matrix, which is something that can sadly be said about most action movies these days, despite the technological edge.

But The Matrix's bullet-time scenes are now officially retro. Then again it's all happening within the Matrix, where there is no spoon, so who are we to question it?

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Shameless: The 10 Worst Things Fiona Gallagher Has Done

Shameless has become one of the most popular comedy-drama series on the air since the show's initial premiere. The SHOWTIME cable series first began airing in 2011, and since then, the viewers and fans have truly gotten to know the Gallagher family in all of their glory. The television show tells the story of a Chicago family navigating everyday life and learning how to deal and live with Frank Gallager, the show's elusive and complex character who battles with alcoholism and parenting.

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Though the Gallagher family could be considered dysfunctional and chaotic, to say the least, viewers have become captivated by the show's authenticity and drama. Season 10 of Shameless marked the first season of the series without the infamous Fiona Gallagher. Even though Fiona didn't appear in any of the episodes, her impact and presence, for better or worse, will always be a part of the series. Take a look back at Fiona Gallagher's top ten worst moments on Shameless.

10 The Time Liam Got Into Fiona's Cocaine

Who could forget the episode of season 4 when viewers saw Fiona's little brother Liam being rushed to the hospital after getting into the cocaine she had irresponsibly left out? Everything about this episode highlights Fiona's messy tendencies.

After sneaking around with Robbie, Fiona found herself in yet again another spiral as a result of a failed relationship. Instead of addressing the situation or her feelings, in typical Fiona fashion, she decided to party. Fans and viewers were appalled to see Fiona put her little brother's life at risk. "There's the Rub" definitely showcases Fiona at one of her worst moments.

9 Fiona's Affair With Her Boyfriend's Brother

The show is called Shameless for a reason, but sneaking around with a significant other's sibling seems more ruthless than shameless. Viewers anxiously watched as Fiona began hooking up with Robbie, her boyfriend's brother. Fiona makes a minimal amount of effort to end the affair, but ultimately, she struggled with stopping herself.

Robbie's role in Fiona's life clearly was not a good one. Fiona's decision to begin recreationally using cocaine stemmed from her affair with Robbie. Fans and viewers were thrilled to see the storyline finally come to an end when Fiona is forced to face all of her consequences.

8 Fiona And Gus' Relationship

Fiona's relationship with Gus was so fleeting and brief that some fans and viewers may have even forgotten it ever happened. In season 5 Fiona meets a sweet musician named Gus, and the two quickly fell for one another. The pair only knew each other for about one week when the hastily decided to get married. Fiona seems all-in at first, but then, per usual, things quickly begin to unwind and spiral.

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When Fiona's ex shows up in town she finds herself yet again being unfaithful. Gus' musical career causes him to be on the road a lot giving Fiona an ample amount of time to act out her usual patterns and poor decision-making process. Eventually, viewers saw the marriage come to a halting crash.

7 After Fiona Cheated On Her Husband, She Pawned The Wedding Ring

Just when viewers thought the Gus situation couldn't get any worse Fiona found a way. The couple had finally come to terms with getting a divorce and it seemed like Fiona and Gus were ready to part ways and move on. That was until Gus asked for the engagement ring back. The ring had sentiment and meaning to Gus since the heirloom belonged to his grandmother.

However, when Gus asked for the ring back, he had no idea that Fiona had sold it to a pawn store. Making matters worse, Fiona's romantical interest of the moment, Sean, is forced to step in to buy the ring back since Fiona cannot afford to. Ultimately, Sean uses the ring to propose to Fiona. Talk about messy.

6 Fiona Took Advantage Of Etta

Viewers were excited to see Fiona explore her potential as a business entrepreneur, but it was far from smooth sailing when it came to Fiona's business pursuits. In season 7 Fiona became invested in Etta, the old lady who owned a laundromat across from the diner Fiona was becoming more involved in. Etta lived on top of the laundromat she owned and when Fiona learned that she might be forced to leave her home she took action.

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What started as a seemingly good deed ultimately led Fiona to make questionable decisions. Viewers and fans were shocked to see Fiona use her close relationship with the elderly woman to take advantage of her. When Fiona began using the old woman's credit card without her knowing she crossed a new line.

5 How Fiona Got Her Dog

Fiona's dog is a controversial topic amongst fans and viewers of Shameless. Fiona acquired an apartment complex and then one of the residents unknowingly died. When Fiona made the discovery of the dead body she also discovered that the little dog had begun to eat the flesh of the human.

In one of Fiona's most questionable moments she happily greets the dog before picking it up and taking it home. Though it may have been nice that she wanted to care for the dog, it was ludicrous for her to ignore the context in which the pup was found.

4 Fiona's Overall Decision-Making Process

Time after time and season after season, Fiona showed viewers and fans that decision-making was clearly not her strong suit in life. In season one Fiona is seen constantly trying to take advantage of a police officer's crush on her to benefit her family's illogical and sometimes illegal ways.

In season 2 Fiona stole a purse off a train. Once or twice her character has also been known to use blackmail to her advantage. Her selfish tendencies often led Fiona to hot water and trouble.

3 Fiona's Reaction to Debbie's Pregnancy And Child

It is safe to say that the majority of viewers and fans thought Debbie's pregnancy was anything but a good idea, but as Fiona's sister, the audience was still surprised to see her harsh reaction. At first, Fiona tries to manipulate and guilt Debbie into getting an abortion.

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When Debbie's baby is eventually born Fiona refuses to her little sister. Though viewers understand why she might be frustrated with the situation, it was shocking and disappointing to see Fiona act this way.

2 Fiona Lets Lip Down

For the most part, Fiona and Lip's relationship on Shameless has always been a strong one, but even Lip has had his moments and frustrations when it comes to Fiona. In season 9 Lip had found himself trying to foster a young girl named Xan who needed a home.

As Lip frantically ran around trying to make sure the Gallagher household gets approved by social services, Fiona nonchalantly allowed the plan to come crashing down. Lip's disappointment in his sister leads him to eventually blowing up on her.

1 Fiona Got Kicked Out Of The Gallagher Household

Fiona's inability to help Lip with Xan is partially due to the spiral she started to go down when her personal and professional life began to unravel. Her drinking and careless actions had put her on thin ice with the family.

When Lip learned that Fiona played a part in Xan leaving, he decided to kick Fiona out. Viewers and fans were shocked to see Fiona hit what appeared to be rock bottom.

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Outlander: Season 5 Episodes, Ranked According To IMDb

STARZ's hit drama series, Outlander, has just wrapped up its fifth season. The highly regarded and well-received season shines with the performances of Catriona Balfe as Claire, Sam Heughan as Jamie, Richard Rankin as Roger, and Sophie Skelton as Brianna. This season also leads up to the few years before America’s Revolutionary War, by wrapping up lingering storylines and strongly insinuating that a storm is coming for Fraser’s Ridge. 

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However, as always, not all episodes in a single season are created equal, and some are clearly the standouts of the show. Here is a look at the episode rankings of season five according to IMDb.

12 The Company We Keep: 8.4

After Jamie makes his son-in-law captain, Roger is tasked with gathering men for the militia that is created to help squash the Regulator rebellion. After helping with the birth of a baby, and acquiring the papers to free the previously indentured servants, this episode featured the conflicts within the Beardsley cabin, which tested the vows Claire took as a doctor.

11 Famous Last Words: 8.4

This episode is centered around Roger's near-death experience as a hanged man. Young Ian, who was last seen trading himself for Roger to the Mohawk, makes his reappearance into the Frasers' narrative and makes himself (nearly) at home on Fraser's Ridge. Both Ian and Roger are exceedingly troubled by emotional demons that haunt them.

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This artistic episode (which is constructed in part like a silent film) centers on the importance of words, whether they are spoken or not.

10 Between Two Fires: 8.5

This episode shows Jamie as being caught between two fires: that of the Regulator rebellion and his loyalty to freedom and the other fire being his commitment to serve the crown after receiving such a generous land grant. When tensions get heated between the two opposing forces, Jamie must navigate the fine line of staying true to his family but also keep his word to the crown.

9 Perpetual Adoration: 8.6

When Governor Tryon acquires a prisoner list from the aftermath of Culloden, Jamie is entangled with his affiliation with Murtagh. Jamie is forced to choose is loyalty: Governor Tyron, or Murtagh Fitzgibbons.

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This was an incredibly popular episode, because it shows that even though Jamie has made a new life for himself in the American Colonies, his past still follows him. Certainly, his experiences in the rebellion of Scotland would come back around somehow in the American Colonies.

8 Better To Marry Than Burn: 8.6

This episode features Jocasta's wedding and centers around the idea of commitment, loyalties, and danger. After turning down Murtagh's proposal, Jocasta works to live a relatively harmonious life, because she cannot bear to watch another man she loves fall to a rebellious cause. Meanwhile, Jamie and Claire conspire to locate Stephen Bonnet.

7 Free Will: 8.7

Jamie and Claire must venture to the Brown family's cabin, but what awaits them is both cryptic and creepy, while Roger works to recruit men for the cause against the Regulator rebellion.

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The idea of free will is tested when a squabble of honor between the Browns and a man in Jamie's militia nearly causes the militia to mutiny.

6 The Fiery Cross: 8.8

'The Fiery Cross' is the premiere episode of season 5 of Outlander and sets both the literal scene for the season, as well as the emotional setting. This episode celebrates new beginnings with the wedding of Roger and Brianna. However, news lurks of Stephen Bonnett's presence in Wilmington, while the crown subjects Jamie to helping locate an infamous Regulator: Murtagh Fitzgibbons.

5 Monsters And Heroes: 8.9

In this episode, Jamie and Roger bond while out on a hunt. After Jamie is bitten by a poisonous snake, he fears for his life while Roger helps bring him back to his house on Fraser's Ridge. Jamie's ego is put to the test when the reality of amputation makes him feel like less of a man, while Claire must come to terms with her vow to do no harm as a practicing doctor.

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As Jamie says, 'there is a fine line between a monster and a hero."

4 Mercy Shall Follow Me: 9.0

In this episode, Jamie, Young Ian, and Roger work to entrap Stephen Bonnet; however, the smuggling pirate is more cunning than they anticipated. Brianna is forced to live out her nightmare while comparing the sea-fearing pirate to the tale of Moby Dick. Audiences also get to see the satisfying end of Stephen Bonnet at the hands of Brianna.

3 The Ballad Of Roger Mac: 9.5

'The Ballad of Roger Mac' is a turning point in Roger's character arc, as she works to stop the latest Regulator rebellion, but is caught in a form of his own ancestral crossfire.

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As Roger walks a fine line while still assimilating to 1770s Colonial society, Jamie also says his final farewell to his godfather, Murtagh.

2 Journeycake: 9.5

This episode is framed with goodbyes as the Fraser's say goodbye to Roger and Brianna who have decided to travel back to their own time, Jamie says goodbye to the previously (relatively) amicable ties to the Brown family, and prays for a Danish family that was subjected to a fatal fire. However, there is positivity still stirring as Roger gathers prove that young Jemmy is indeed his own son, and Claire works to create a "journeycake," which is otherwise known as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

1 Never My Love: 9.7

The season finale of season five, 'Never My Love' is the highest-rated episode. This follows the enduring love between Jamie and Claire as she is subjected to severe abuse and violence. Roger and Brianna also awake after traveling through the stones to find themselves returning right back to Fraser's Ridge in the 1770s.

This episode comes with a severe trigger warning regarding sexual abuse and violence, and audiences should caution themselves.

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Close Encounters: The Best Alien Abduction Movies, Ranked (According To IMDb)

In 1972, UFO researcher J. Allen Hynek created a ranking for different types of alien encounters. A close encounter of the first kind refers to physically seeing a spacecraft at close range. A close encounter of the second kind refers to seeing a spacecraft and also noticing physical impacts around you — startled animals, interference with radios, feeling heat from the craft, and so on.

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The third kind refers to alien contact. Whether you've encountered something humanoid or robotic, if they appear to be sentient, it's an encounter of the third kind. The fourth kind means alien abduction, whether the participant goes willingly...or is forced. Here are the best movies about encounters of the fourth kind, according to IMDb.

10 Altered (2006) - 5.6

After the success of The Blair Witch Project, director Eduardo Sanchez took audiences back into the woods. This time, a group of men who had previously been abducted by aliens set out to hunt them down and enact revenge. The movie received mixed reviews. Many appreciated Sanchez's ability to take elements from Blair Witch and make them seem fresh by creating a new context, while others claimed the film was a little too slow and didn't have enough aliens.

9 Communion (1989) - 5.6

Author Whitley Strieber (Christopher Walken) has a terrifying night at the family cottage, where he believes he's abducted by aliens. Afterward, unaware if it actually happened or not, Strieber's mental health suffers. When therapy doesn't work, he realizes he needs to confront his memories, whether they're real or not. He soon learns that not only did the event actually happen, but that it has also happened before. The film is about coming to terms with difficult realities and the trauma they cause.

8 The Fourth Kind (2009) - 5.9

After causing massive amounts of controversy by claiming to know the cause of many missing Alaskans, The Fourth Kind turned out to be a rather scary film.

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It's controversy only fueled the fire before the movie's release, claiming to be actual footage shot by a professor at Chapman University that chronicled one woman's abduction experience. Despite the mixed reviews, many critics praised Milla Jovovich's performance.

7 The Circle (2015) - 6

After 50 people wake up in a dark room, they quickly learn that every few minutes, someone must die. Frantic, the group tries to escape but discovers that they actually have the power to vote who will die. The movie is an exploitation of human desperation and how uncivil we can get when put in dire situations. As the film progresses, it becomes apparent that the circle could be an alien experiment testing the limits of human psychology and sociology.

6 Dark Skies (2013) 6.3

After her family begins experiencing strange occurrences, a mother (Keri Russell) becomes desperate for answers. Lurking shadow figures, birds smashing into the house, and strange instances of sleepwalking begin tearing the family apart. Russell then realizes that these could be signs of alien encounters. She discovers that aliens are coming for one of her sons, so prepares to fight as hard as she can to save him.

5 Fire In The Sky (1993) - 6.6

Fire in the Sky aimed to shed light on the human experience of an alien abduction. After a group of friends encounters a UFO in the Arizonan mountains, one is abducted. Naturally, when the friends report the incident, they're ridiculed and even accused of murdering the now-missing friend. The strength of the movie is that it focuses on character. It explores the humiliation and frustration that comes from experiencing something nobody else believes.

4 Cocoon (1985) - 6.7

In Florida, a group of undercover aliens have rented a large home and placed cocoons in the backyard pool. Little do they know that residents of the old folks home next-door regularly trespass and use the pool. As the elderly people spend more time in the cocoon-filled pool, they soon find themselves feeling younger and stronger. Eventually, the aliens must confront the people about what they're experiencing, and the importance of keeping it a secret, so the aliens have a chance of making it off Earth alive.

3 The Phoenix Lights (2005) - 6.7

The Phoenix Lights was a documentary made about the infamous 1997 UFO sightings where thousands of people throughout the state watched as mysterious lights glided through the night sky in a pristine formation. One of the witnesses was even Arizona's own Governor.

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Making the event even stranger is the fact that many witnesses captured photos and videos. And with the government's more recent release of UFO footage, more credibility is given to the largest UFO sighting in history...

2 Contact (1997) - 7.4

Based on the epic novel by the incredible Carl Sagan, Contact tells a very unique story. While most films about alien contact involve them coming to Earth, Contact is about Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodi Foster), who works for the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) program. She soon begins receiving instructions on how to build a transportation device that will allow a human to travel to an alien world. Despite being anchored around aliens, the movie actually discusses the issues of religion, the human condition, power struggles, and the desperation for something more.

1 Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977) - 7.6

The movie that started it all. Steven Spielberg's epic alien contact film is cited as paving the way for the modern genre. In the movie, a father is tormented by strange occurrences, which he begins to realize are aliens attempting to make contact. In his frantic search, he disregards his family and his own well-being. The movie builds to an epic climax atop Wyoming's Devil's Tower, where mankind finally makes their first intelligent contact with alien life using light and a now-famous five-note solfeggio. In the movie, it's revealed that numerous missing persons had actually been abducted by the aliens, meaning that this was actually a close encounter of the fourth kind.

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