20 Movies Every Nerd Must See Before They Die

"You've got red on you."

With the colossal success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it feels like there's never been a better time to be a nerd: they're being catered to more than ever before, and by and the large, the results are pretty awesome. But let's move away from the super-obvious likes of Marvel, Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings and The Matrix, because let's face it, you're probably not a nerd if you haven't seen those movies. Let's take a look at a wider range of titles, from art-house dramas to big-budget sci-fi, which might've passed you by to date (undeniably popular though many of them still are). With parodies of iconic sci-fi franchises, outrageous splatter-fests, low-budget indies and even an iconic anime, here are 20 movies every nerd must see before they die...
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Stay at home dad who spends as much time teaching his kids the merits of Martin Scorsese as possible (against the missus' wishes). General video game, TV and film nut. Occasional sports fan. Full time loon.