If you are looking for outstanding casino games to play, then you can’t go wrong with online slots. There are more slot machines to choose from than any other games put together. Some of the best slots you will find are branded games. They take their inspiration from films, TV shows, music groups, and other such popular genres. Branded slots are not only popular because of their recognisable themes, but you will also find that they boast some of the best graphics and some of the most exciting and innovative bonus features around. In this post, I will introduce you to 5 of the best online slots with a movie theme.
Gladiator
This Playtech slot is based on Ridley Scott’s 2000 film, starring Russell Crowe as Maximus, the Roman general who is sold into slavery and has to fight as a gladiator. The 5-reel, 25 payline slot has two bonus rounds, the Coliseum Bonus and the Gladiator Bonus. In the Gladiator Bonus, you pick from nine helmets, which reveal bronze, silver or gold prizes. If all nine helmets are gold, the game pays its progressive jackpot.
Aliens
This NetEnt slot, released in 2014, is based on James Cameron’s 1986 science fiction horror film, the sequel to Ridley Scott’s Alien. The 5-reel, 15 payline game follows the film in three stages: The Search, The Encounter and The Hive. Along the way there are re-spins, wild substitutions and multipliers that you collect as you play. The story ends in the Hive, where defeating the Alien Queen pays the top bonus prize.
The Invisible Man
This NetEnt slot takes its inspiration from the classic Universal Studios film, which was released way back in the 1930s. The period is portrayed with an art deco style and an eerily sinister soundtrack reflects the horror film genre. The game features 2 walking wilds, which trigger re-spins until they work their way across the reels. This provides numerous chances to win from a single paid spin. When the wilds collide, they trigger an exciting free spins round, that provides big winning potential. The feature also leads to one of two bonus games; the pick and win Griffin’s Rage bonus or Police Spins with extra guaranteed wilds.
King Kong
Kong – The 8th Wonder of the World is a video slot based on Peter Jackson’s version of King Kong. In an innovative move, the game has 2 different modes, which reflect the movie storyline. The game starts in Jungle Mode and boasts sticky wild re-spins and the Skull Island pick and win bonus feature. Once the bonus game is completed, the game switches to Big City mode. Here, the symbols and the background change to capture the metropolitan setting of the film. This game mode features expanded wild re-spins and the City Tower bonus.
Planet of the Apes
This fairly recent addition to the NetEnt slots selection combines 2 films from the Planet of the Apes franchise; Rise and Dawn. The slot consists of 2 sets of reels, which sit side by side. The left is dedicated to Rise and the right to Dawn. Each game has symbols and features that reflect the respective movies. They also boast their own special features, with both free spins and a bonus game included. There are also Dual and Stacked Wild features which connect the two different play areas. Along with outstanding graphics and sound effects that capture the movie theme, you will also see video clips from the films as you play, further immersing you into the game.
Frequently asked questions
Which movie slots are on this list?
Gladiator from Playtech; Aliens, The Invisible Man and Planet of the Apes from NetEnt; and Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World, based on Peter Jackson’s King Kong.
Which of these slots has a progressive jackpot?
Gladiator. In its Gladiator Bonus you pick from nine helmets, and nine gold helmets pay the progressive jackpot. Jackpots are rare by design, so play for the film theme rather than the top prize.
How does the Aliens slot follow the film?
It plays in three stages, The Search, The Encounter and The Hive, with re-spins, wild substitutions and multipliers you collect along the way. Defeating the Alien Queen in the Hive pays the top bonus prize.
What makes Kong and Planet of the Apes different from other slots?
Kong has two modes that follow the film: Jungle Mode first, then Big City mode after the bonus game. Planet of the Apes runs two sets of reels side by side, one for Rise and one for Dawn, linked by shared wild features.