15 Unforgivable Plot Holes In Classic Films

Did the Weasley twins never see Peter Pettigrew with their brother on the Marauder’s Map?

Ah, the movies. They have been a source of entertainment for generations, and there is something magical about watching a story unfold on the big screen. But for all the joy they bring, movies are not perfect. They can be full of plot holes, inconsistencies, and unanswered questions that leave us scratching our heads. 

Take, for example, the list of movies we are about to explore. From The Shawshank Redemption to The Karate Kid, each of these films has its own unique plot holes that have left audiences confused and frustrated. But that’s part of the fun, isn’t it? We can all be armchair detectives, analyzing the plot and trying to figure out what went wrong. 

So, without further ado, let’s dive into this list of movie plot holes and see if we can make sense of them. From the mysterious poster in The Shawshank Redemption to the time-traveling wardrobe in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, we’ll explore all the inconsistencies that have left us scratching our heads.

Smaug’s omniscience?

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Free candy, but not for Charlie.

Paramount Pictures

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The Desolation of Smaug

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Mysterious Mr. Slugworth.

Paramount Pictures

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Voldemort missed it.

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Oops, missed him.

Warner Bros. Pictures

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The Wizard of Oz

MGM

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Disney

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Didn’t Hear Anybody Complaining When It Came Out in ‘84

Never-aging, never-explained.

TriStar Pictures

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Fezzik: clueless.

20th Century Studios

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Elrond, silent.

New Line Cinema

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Avian transportation, anyone?

New Line Cinema

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The NeverEnding Story

Warner Bros.

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