Disney’s “Tron” is a groundbreaking blend of live-action and computer-generated imagery. Its innovative visual effects, captivating story, and immersive electronic world make it a beloved classic that paved the way for future sci-fi adventures. “Tron” was one of Disney’s most popular sci-fi films, and as you may know by now, Disney loves to hide Easter eggs in its movies, and often, these eggs are some sort of Mickey Mouse reference.
There’s a scene in Tron when the flying solar sailer is hijacked, and if you pay close attention, Mickey Mouse’s head silhouette appears in the background. This became one of the most paused scenes in history because people couldn’t quite make out the shape the first few times.
Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary is one of the most intense films that has been released in recent years. It is a haunting and chilling masterpiece that redefines the horror genre. With exceptional performances, an unsettling atmosphere, and a profound exploration of grief, it grasps long after the credits roll. For the majority of the film, viewers are left unsure of the film's destiny.
One moment stuck out among the rest. When Peter's sister, Charlie, unknowingly ingests nuts (which she is severely allergic to), he immediately rushes her to the hospital. Though it may seem like you're average thriller scene, this scene, in particular, is so stunning many audiences felt that they had to pause before they could go on.
The Godfather (1972)
Considered by many to be one of the best films of all time, Coppola’s "The Godfather" was a landmark moment for cinema when it came out in 1972. The film has many memorable scenes and lines, but one of the most shocking is the infamous dead horse’s head in the bed scene.
This scene became one of the most paused in movie history because, apart from its shocking nature, viewers couldn’t determine if it was actually a real-life horse’s head. The truth is they used props for the rehearsals, but they used a real horse’s head for the actual scene.
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Everyone remembers the scene in "The Little Mermaid" when Eric is about to marry a disguised Ursula, but not many remember the priest that was about to marry them. It turns out that Disney drew the priest character with knobby knees that were protruding from his robe, but due to the position of the knee, it looked like something else, something very inappropriate, was showing under his robe.
Disney was actually sued for this, and they had to fix the issue for later versions of the film. But millions of people had already paused the scene too many times.
Three Men and a Baby (1987)
The movie "Three Men a Baby" was a hit when it came out back in the 80s, and so was the urban legend that was created around one of its scenes. Many viewers caught the scene where there appears to be a young boy standing behind a curtain, and since they didn’t know what to make of it, people started saying it was a ghost that lived in the apartment where the movie was filmed.
After a while, the director came out and said it was a cardboard cutout prop they’d accidentally left in the scene. Don't you just love it when a mistake is kept and becomes part of the final cut?