Sure, some may have never been intended to have sequels, but some did.
This is especially true considering the “verse” trend of turning successful blockbusters into never-ending franchises.
‘The Birds’ (1963)
Available to rent on Apple TV.
It is never clear why or whether the escape was successful.
It’s successfully disquieting and tense but might disappoint those who want more finality.
‘The Italian Job’ (1969)
Available to stream on Hoopla.
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I’ve got a great idea."
Everybody (on our side of the fourth wall) wins!
‘Hiroshima Mon Amour’ (1959)
Available to stream on The Criterion Channel.
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The third film inGamera’sHeisei Trilogy isone of the best Part 3’sof all time.
‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ (1975)
Available to stream on Netflix.
What happens to the characters?
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Do the people at the French castle get arrested, too?
How did the police get to medieval times?
Or did the seemingly medieval knights exist in the 1970s, when the film was made?
All are mysteries created by this intentionally, amusingly abrupt ending, and all are unresolved.
‘Doctor Strange’ (2016)
Available to stream on Disney+.
‘Inception’ (2010)
Available to stream on HBO Max.
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