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The Issue of the Decade

Features
By Dan Goodswen published 14 December 2009

Ten epic covers, one issue to bind them all

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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Don’t miss the new, end-of-decade issue of Total Film Magazine. 10 world exclusives! 10 amazing covers! All in one issue! Out Thursday 17th December. Click here to subscribe.

Page 1 of 10
Page 1 of 10
The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

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Page 2 of 10
Page 2 of 10
Casino Royale

Casino Royale

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Page 3 of 10
Page 3 of 10
Star Trek

Star Trek

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Page 4 of 10
Sin City

Sin City

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Page 5 of 10
Shaun Of The Dead

Shaun Of The Dead

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Page 6 of 10
Page 6 of 10
Spider-man

Spider-man

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Page 7 of 10
Harry Potter

Harry Potter

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Page 8 of 10
Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko

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Page 9 of 10
There Will Be Blood

There Will Be Blood

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