Cast and Crew:  Zack Snyder (Director); Alan Moore (Graphic Novel); Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson

What It’s About: Set in an alternate 1985, Watchmen depicts a group of vigilantes investigating attacks against their own kind.

Why Watch it Today?: Kitty Genovese was attacked and murdered on this day in 1964. The pivotal incident is recounted in the original graphic novel.

Where to Get It: Amazon Instant Video or iTunes, Netflix (Rental Only) or your local library.