The Summertime Binge-worthy Movie/TV List

Television outside with Jurassic Park VHS tape.

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Happy Summer Kick-off!

Time to hit the beach, trail, park, favorite outdoor spot, etc.!

You are also going to need a list of binge-worthy entertainment for "movie night" or just to get you through those super hot and/or rainy days. Pack Turtle has you covered! Check out our list of suggested binge-worthy movies and shows hand-picked specifically for the summer. Each listing shows the title, release year, and rating. Most are old school 80's classics, but some are newer and even older hits. Click the links for more info and feel free to comment. We would love to hear about your favorites!

HORROR

- An American Werewolf in London (1981, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082010/

- Christine (1983, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085333/

- Creepshow (1982, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083767/

- Creepshow 2 (1987, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092796/

- Cujo (1983, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085382/

- Dawn of the Dead (1978, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077402/

- Day of the Dead (1985, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088993/

- Friday the 13th, Parts 1 (1980) - 6 (1986), R:

- Halloween, Parts 1 (1978) - 5 (1989), R:

- Jaws (1975, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/

- Maximum Overdrive (1986, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091499/

- Night of the Creeps (1986, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091630/

- Night of the Living Dead (1968, NR): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063350/

- Night of the Living Dead (1990, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100258/

- The Evil Dead Parts 1 (1981, NC-17) and 2 (1987, R):

- The Shining (1980, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/

- Doctor Sleep (2019, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5606664/

COMEDY

- 16 Candles (1984, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088128/

- Ace Ventura Part 1 (1994, PG-13) and 2 (1995, PG-13):

- Bachelor Party (1984, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086927/

- Meatballs (1979, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079540/

- Once Bitten (1985, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089730/

- The Princess Bride (1987, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/

SCI-FI

- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968, G): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/

- Alien (1979, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/

- Aliens (1986, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090605/

- Avatar (2009, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/

- E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/

- Enemy Mine (1985, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089092/

- Ghostbusters (1984, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/

- Ghostbusters II (1989, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097428/

- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4513678/

- Godzilla 1985 (1985, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087344/

- Godzilla (1998, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120685/

- Godzilla (2014, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831387/

- Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3741700/

- Godzilla vs Kong (2021, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5034838/

- Godzilla, Full search. Check out the original 1954 classic and other Godzilla titles: https://www.imdb.com/find?q=Godzilla&s=tt&ref_=fn_al_tt_mr

- Gremlins, Parts 1 (1984, PG) and 2 (1990, PG-13):

- Heavy Metal (1981, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082509/

- Jurassic Park (1993, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/

- Jurassic World (2015, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/

- Predator, Parts 1 (1987, R) and 2 (1990, R):

- Robocop (1987, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093870/

- The Star Wars Trilogy, Full Search. Pack Turtle suggests Episodes I - VI and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: https://www.imdb.com/find?q=Star%20Wars&s=tt&ref_=fn_al_tt_mr

- Stranger Things (Netflix Series, 2016, TV-14): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/

- The Black Hole (1979, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078869/

- The Fly, Parts 1 (1986, R) and 2 (1989, R):

- The Last Starfighter (1984, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087597/

- The Terminator, Parts 1 (1984, R) and 2 (1991, R):

- The Thing (1982, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/

- They Live (1988, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096256/

FANTASY

- Carnival Row (Amazon Series, 2019, TV-MA): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0489974/

- Conan the Barbarian (1982, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082198/

- Excalibur (1981, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082348/

- Game of Thrones (HBO Series, 2011-2019, TV-MA): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944947/

- Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/

- Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167261/

- Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/

- Willow (1988, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096446/

KIDS ANIMATION

- Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (Netflix Series, 2020-2022, TV-PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10436228/

- Inhumanoids (TV Series, 1986, NR): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090457/

- Scooby Doo (TV Series, 1969-1970, TV-G): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063950/

- SpongeBob SquarePants (TV Series, 1999-, TV-Y7): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206512/

- Toy Story Part 1 (1995) - Part 4 (2019), G:

- Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch (TV Series, 1974-1975, TV-Y): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190933/

- Ren and Stimpy Show (1991 - 1996, TV-Y7): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101178/

DRAMA

- Ozark (Netflix Series, 2017-2022, TV-MA): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/

- The Godfather, Part 1 (1972) - Part 3 (1990), R:

- Watership Down (1978, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078480/

WESTERN/WAR/HISTORY

- Apocalypse Now (1979, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/

- Full Metal Jacket (1987, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093058/

- Master and Commander (2003, PG-13): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0311113/

- Platoon (1986, R): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091763/

- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976, PG): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075029/

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