Many films have featured mid- and post-credits scenes. Such scenes often include comedic gags, plot revelations, outtakes, or hints about sequels.
1960s–1970s Year Title Description of scene(s) 1966 The Silencers Matt Helm lounges on a bed with several scantily clad women while overlain text reads: "Coming up next: Matt Helm meets Lovey Kravezit in Murderers' Row."What's Up, Tiger Lily? Woody Allen watches China Lee do a striptease, explaining that he promised he would put her in the film somewhere. 1968 She-Devils on Wheels Queen rejoins her gang waiting for her outside the town's jail and they all ride out of town to places unknown. Night of the Living Dead Still images of bodies being piled are shown throughout the credits, followed by a shot of a bonfire. 1970 House of Dark Shadows The apparently dead body of Barnabas Collins transforms into a bat and flies away. 1972 Snoopy Come Home Woodstock types the credits on Snoopy's typewriter. 1977 Breaker! Breaker! Various CB radio chatter is heard during the credits. Martin The credits overlay Martin's burial. 1978 Hooper Outtakes of stunts performed in the film are shown throughout the entirety of the credits. 1979 Meatballs Pranked Morty awakens from his bed on a raft in the middle of the lake, constantly falling into the water and calling out for help throughout the end credits. The Muppet Movie Hot Stuff A series of characters get their mugshots taken during the end credits. Being There Blooper reel of Peter Sellers (removed in non-theatrical releases).
1980s
Year Title Description of scene(s) 1980 Airplane! A taxicab passenger, abandoned by the lead at the beginning of the film, grumbles that he will give the driver twenty more minutes to return. Smokey and the Bandit II A collection of bloopers from the movie plays throughout the credits. 1981 The Cannonball Run A collection of bloopers from the movie. This trend would continue in the sequels. The Great Muppet Caper After the credits, Gonzo snaps a photo of the audience, with the screen going black to suggest his overpowered flash bulb blinds the audience and promises to send copies to everyone. Honky Tonk Freeway During the end credits the various characters are shown in their current situations, including Mayor Calo riding Bubbles the elephant as she water skis. My Bloody Valentine The camera rides along the mine cart tracks throughout the entire credits; ending in an open area. Then the killer walks around and then swings the pick at the screen. 1982 The Man from Snowy River After the credits finish rolling, some wild horses can be seen running.Airplane II A post-credit message – "Coming from Paramount Pictures: Airplane III" – inspires Murdock to remark, "That's exactly what they'll be expecting us to do!" 1984 This Is Spinal Tap Clips from interviews with the band members are shown during the credits. The Muppets Take Manhattan Animal can be heard saying, "Buh-bye! Buh-bye! Buh-bye! ... Hasta luego! (Spanish for "See you later") Top Secret! Nick Rivers and his backup sing a reprise of "Spend This Night with Me". 1985Sesame Street Presents: Follow That BirdCount von Count says he will count the credits, leaves for a while, and returns at the end having counted 278. Heart of Dragon A collection of bloopers and outtakes runs during the end credits. Young Sherlock Holmes Ehtar is revealed to be alive; he checks himself into an Alpine inn with a new name, "Moriarty", foreshadowing his role as Holmes' future nemesis. Crimewave A character is seen in an unknown place getting out of a box. Police Story Inspired by The Cannonball Run, Jackie Chan also put a collection of bloopers from the movie in the end credits. 1986 Aces Go Places IV A collection of bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage is shown throughout the end credits. Aliens The sounds of a facehugger's movements are heard. Chopping Mall A killbot rolls toward the camera and tells the audience to have a nice day. Ferris Bueller's Day Off Millionaires Express Behind-the-scenes footage is shown throughout the end credits. Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! A woman buys something in a store controlled by Bowser. The Mission There is a brief post-credits scene of the cardinal folding and sealing his report to Rome. He looks into the camera and the scene ends. Top Gun Before the credits roll, the cast shown with each actor and actress while "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" plays. Two planes are seen in flight. 1987 Angel Heart During the end credits, Harry is seen standing inside an iron Otis elevator that is interminably descending, presumably to Hell. As the screen fades to black, Cyphre can be heard whispering, "Harry" and "Johnny", claiming his dominion over both of their souls. Adventures in Babysitting Graydon stands on the ledge, still trying to find his way to safety.Ernest Goes to Camp The camp chefs Jake and Eddie do a taste test of Eggs Erroneous, a recipe they were working on during the film.Million Dollar Mystery During the end credits Fred and Bob discuss what they would do with a million dollars. Fred wants to get a Swiss doctor to give him new nasal passages transplanted from a llama. Bob says that he would live off of banana splits. Masters of the Universe Skeletor's head emerges from the water at the bottom of the pit, saying "I'll be back!" Amazon Women on the Moon Towards the end of the credits, Murray walks out, still trying to exit the television. He finally gives up and walks away. After the credits, Carrie Fisher and Paul Bartel appear in a black-and-white ephemeral film called "Reckless Youth" warning about the spread of "social diseases" in the style of Reefer Madness. Planes, Trains and Automobiles Over Thanksgiving dinner in a conference room in the office, advertising executive William Windom continues to examine the same photos Neil was waiting for him to finish looking at the start of the film. 1988 Dragons Forever A collection of bloopers and outtakes runs during the end credits. Alien from L.A. During the credits, the Anchorman appears on a monitor to reassure the Atlanteans that Wanda Saknussemm is "just a figment of your imagination". Married to the Mob Numerous one-off jokes related to other scenes throughout the movie are shown. I'm Gonna Git You Sucka A wounded Kung Fu Joe walks up to a cop and says that he is looking for Slade. The cop replies that the final battle is already over and walks away. Tin Toy Eventually, Billy, whose face is now covered in a shopping bag, leaves the room, followed by Tinny as the credits roll. With Billy gone, the newly optimistic toys from underneath the couch are safe to come out. She's Having a Baby Various stars suggesting baby names - Kirstie Alley, Harry Anderson, Jay and Michael Astin, Dan Aykroyd, Matthew Broderick, John Candy, Dyan Cannon, Belinda Carlisle, Ted Danson, Judi Evans, Woody Harrelson, Robert Hays, Magic Johnson, Michael Keaton, Joanna Kerns, Penny Marshall, Bill Murray, Roy Orbison, Cindy Pickett, Annie Potts, John Ratzenberger, Ally Sheedy, Lyman Ward, Wil Wheaton, and Warren Zevon. Feds in the credits scene, both Ellie and Janis are assigned as partners to the Los Angeles office. The Great Outdoors 1989 All Dogs Go to Heaven During the end credits, Carface arrives in Heaven and takes his own watch, vowing revenge against King Gator. As Annabelle chases him and warns against using it, Charlie assures the audience that "he'll be back". Back to the Future Part II A trailer for Back to the Future Part III is shown before the end credits. God of Gamblers A collection of outtakes from the film runs during the end credits. The Adventures of Milo and Otis Milo, Otis, Joyce, and Sondra (along with their litters) happily find their way back together through the forest to their farm as the credits roll.Tetsuo: The Iron ManAfter the credits, the phrase "Game Over" is shown.
1990s