Some times you need a better look. Other times you’re just trying to prove a point. Usually when you pause, however, you’re just trying to prolong the moment. With that in mind, here are some of the most paused movie scenes of all time — not counting what’s in your browser history.
Basic Instinct (1992)
When Sharon Stone bares all while crossing her legs.
Boogie Nights (1997)
Everyone wanted a better look at Mark Wahlberg’s (prosthetic) giant junk.
Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Supposedly Margot Robbie has a little bit of a “Sharon Stone” moment of her own.
Cabin in the Woods (2012)
When the team is taking bets on the survivors, there is a white board that lists all the monsters. People paused and studied this whiteboard.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
When Phoebe Cates exits the pool in that skimpy bikini.
Fight Club (1999)
It’s not only the Tyler Durden inspires spliced in porn footage, but all the scenes where Brad Pitt’s character shows up in the background before he’s actually introduced.
She’s the Man (2006)
Pausing at the chance to see 19-year-old Amanda Bynes tits.
Iron Man (2008)
Marvel movies are notorious for their easter eggs, this one snuck past a lot of people though. Captain America’s (unfinished) shield can be seen on a table behind Tony.
Total Recall (1990)
Who needs two Byne’s tits, when Total Recall gives you a three pack.
Jurassic World (2015)
Jimmy Buffet saving his two margaritas, probably looking for a shaker of salt.
The Little Mermaid (1989)
When Ariel is getting married, the priest appears to have a boner.
Man of Steel (2013)
A Batman and Superman mash-up was clearly in the cards, when Supes is seen grabbing a satellite made by “Wayne Enterprises.”
Psycho (1960)
When Bates is arrested, he stares into the camera and a skull appears to be superimposed over his face, even if very briefly.
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Belloq is giving a line as a fly crawls into his mouth…
Scanners (1981)
When Michael Ironside’s character makes a man’s head explode, it looked too damn real.
Signs (2002)
When you finally see that bi-pedal alien walk by. Don’t lie, you paused this too.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)
Apparently Jessica Rabbit isn’t as big a fan of underwear as she is cartoon rabbits.
Teen Wolf (1985)
In one scene there is a shot of a celebration in the stands, and one fan’s pants are apparently undone…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Die-hard fans can’t quit pausing to try and decipher if that truly is a headstone next to Luke.
The Lion King (1994)
Those pervs at Disney do it again, this time with “Sex” spelled out in the stars.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999)
E.T. is a member of the Galactic Senate?
Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
When the Storm Trooper bangs his head. Those helmets clearly impair their vision…
The Rescuers (1977)
Disney out there throwing pictures of naked women standing in windows into their “kids movies.”
Three Men and a Baby (1987)
The ghost behind the curtain.
Tron (1982)
This movie is full of nostalgic easter eggs, the most popular apparently being a scene where Pac-Man is visible.
Wild Things (1998)
When Neve Campbell and Denise Richards are making out and you need this scene to last just. A. little. Longer.
Wizard of Oz (1939)
In one famous scene, there is supposedly a munchkin who has hung himself in the background.
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