30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

By Francesca Johnson

Published Mar 4, 2022 at 09:05 AM

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First rule of Fight Club is that you don’t talk about the stuffed teddy bears in fight club—wait that’s not right, is it? Well, it is for one dynamic daddy-daughter duo who have managed to make movie magic with their recreations of iconic film scenes. Introducing photographer Alex Zane and his daughter plus soon-to-be-star Matilda, because if you haven’t heard of them by now you certainly won’t want to miss out.

Zane, combining his skills as a dad and a camera pro, needed an outlet to keep himself and his little darling busy during the height of quarantine. With lockdown madness in full swing, Zane sparked the genius idea to recreate some iconic film moments with Matilda, who is the star of the show in all of these pictures—enjoying the glitz and glamour of photoshoots along with her stuffed animal friends. For Bored Panda, Zane edited his daughter into the widely recognised scenes with her toys and the images adapted as part of a child’s universe.

It looks like Zane and Matilda have not only cracked the code on how to kill pandemic boredom but they’ve also managed to make iconic movie scenes even cooler than the originals. Let’s have a look at them now, shall we?

1. 'Fight Club'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Now, I’m not a tough guy looking for a mean brawl battle in an underground fighting ring, but Matilda sure has Tyler’s curious face down to a T in this picture.

2. 'The Truman Show'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

I was surprised to see The Truman Show here, since it’s a film that made me personally paranoid for a good four months after watching it. The classic, starring Jim Carrey as an oblivious Truman, is iconic in its own right. This recreation of the stair scene is picture-perfect, guys.

3. 'The Addams Family'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Ah, the eccentric Addams Family—one of my favourite cast of characters to ever grace the silver screen with all their cooky and quirky mishaps. Though I wish I didn’t feel like Wednesday on a good day, I think Matilda nailed this one.

4. 'The Silence Of The Lambs'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Well, hello Clarice. It seems like the duo have done it again, but I’m not too sure what’s more unnerving: Hannibal Lecter in the original film or the floating Ken doll and male Barbie heads pasted in the background—I think they might have just outdone Anthony Hopkins.

5. 'Home Alone'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

The Christmas movie which tops all Christmas movies, Home Alone spawned a franchise of holiday films and catapulted the career of Macaulay Culkin. I can practically hear that ever-so-famous scream through my screen with this photo.

6. 'The Matrix'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Speaking on the costuming to Bored Panda, Zane admitted that it was a joint family effort. “My wife helps with hair and makeup and the sets take about two weeks to build—give or take—depending on the scene. My mother-in-law is great with sewing so she’s tailored a ridiculous amount of costumes for this. It’s truly a family project,” the photographer shared. Which seems to have worked out perfectly because that leather jacket is spot-on, almost too good to be true… Red pill or blue, anyone?

7. 'The Fugitive'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

8. 'Thelma And Louise'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Another dynamic duo for the ages, Thelma and Louise, were the original girlboss queens—taking the world for themselves and literally riding off into the sunset together (though it was off a cliff). Hand-in-hand with her teddy bear, this picture is spot-on for accuracy too—and I mean, no one’s got your back like your plushies do, right?

9. 'Shutter Island'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Zane has also shared the difficult process of organising and taking these pictures. ”It’s tough as I have no talent as a photographer, have no equipment, lack props, and Matilda’s attention can only be stretched so far even with the promise of an awesome LOL Doll,” he told Bored Panda. However, I think this Shutter Island image is an amazing recreation.

10. 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

11. 'The Great Gatsby'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Jay Gatsby, is that you?

12. 'Tommy Boy'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

13. 'Superbad'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

“We look for scenes that are iconic enough that people will instantly recognise them but don’t require too much ‘acting’ from Matilda, or too much preparation on my part,” Zane explained, and it seems to be working. Just look at this Superbad remake.

14. 'Fargo'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

15. 'A League Of Their Own'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

16. 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

17. 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Oh, the hair…

18. 'Planes, Trains And Automobiles'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

19. 'A Quiet Place'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

You definitely can’t tell who’s who if you squint here.

20. 'The Cutting Edge'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

21. 'Bird Box'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Netflix’s hit TV-takeover is also on this list, with Matilda recreating our beloved Sandy B as Malorie rowing down the stream trying to avoid the deadly danger awaiting once she opens her eyes.

22. 'Top Gun'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

23. 'Elf'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Who doesn’t love a bit of good ol’ Christmas cheer? Well, Zane and Matilda have got you covered as she’s the spitting image of Will Ferrell’s character ‘Buddy’ in this picture. Zane shared that his daughter’s favourite Christmas movie is Gremlins because of this project. “She brought the finished photos into the show and tell this year and it was my proudest moment,” he said.

24. 'Ted'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

Now this one features an actual teddy bear and Matilda’s could be Ted’s twin, if you ask me.

25. 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'

Planes, Trains And Automobiles

Nostalgic and fun, this shot only proves that I need to update my super boring wardrobe with some 80’s statement overalls to step up my fashion game.

26. 'The Mighty Ducks'

Planes, Trains And Automobiles

27. 'Ransom'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

28. '127 Hours'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

For a movie that horrified me for that particular scene towards the end, Matilda easily fits in as 127 Hours’ Aron Ralston. That rock looks mighty heavy though…

29. 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' again

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

30. 'Grease'

30 iconic movie scenes recreated by a dad and daughter duo

At last, my musical lover’s heart is fulfilled. Tell me more, tell me more, Matilda.

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