The 2024 selections range from Oscar-winning dramas to landmark horror films
David Fincher's "The Social Network," sci-fi classic "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," groundbreaking horror film "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and Eddie Murphy's "Beverly Hills Cop" are among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 2024. These films will be added due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation's film heritage, and range from silent films to family features.
"The National Film Registry now includes 900 titles, and what's remarkable to me is that every year when the board talks about films and their significance, we find new titles to consider," said TCM host and film historian Jacqueline Stewart in a statement. "The wealth of American film history is sometimes rather overwhelming, and people often wonder: how do you recommend this film or that film? It's through a lot of research, conversation and discussion, and it's through a commitment to showing the true diversity of filmmaking. I'm thrilled that we recognize student films and independent films, animation, documentary and experimental works, as well as feature length narrative drama, comedy, horror and science fiction on the registry this year."