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Welcome to Essential DVDs at Amazon.co.uk. We don't want you to miss out on the most important films of all time, so we've compiled these comprehensive lists for you. We're also well aware that different types of films offer different experiences, so we've broken down each genre to give you an essential list for each one. Browse through our extensive categories and discover what we think deserves to be there - enjoy.

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In the Spotlight... Stars of the present and their murky past

Clive Owen

›Clive Owen In the Spotlight

Cate Blanchett

›Cate Blanchett In the Spotlight

Daniel Craig

›Daniel Craig In the Spotlight

›More actors and actresses In the Spotlight

In the Director's Chair... Horror Special: Three of the Best

John Carpenter

Halloween

›John Carpenter In the Director's Chair

Guillermo del Toro

Pan's Labyrinth

›Guillermo del Toro In the Director's Chair

Wes Craven

Scream

›Wes Craven In the Director's Chair

›Plus: A Halloween message from Eli Roth, creator of Hostel II

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Clockwork Orange [1972] [DVD]

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West Side Story (Special Edition) [DVD] [1961]

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