The Return of the Living Dead [1985]
Gory, entertaining but also very intelligent and funny, The Return of the Living Dead is probably the best zombie horror movie ever released.
Red Rocket [2021]
Coming from someone who doesn’t like indie dramedies, you should check out Red Rocket, a spicy, honest, and authentic small-town tale.
Shot Caller [2017]
Derivative but visually appealing, Shot Caller is a standard-issue gritty prison movie amplified by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s strong performance.
Elling [2001]
Take a break from your usual movie schedule and check out Elling, a heartwarming, honest, and refreshing drama with a lot of dark humor.
Prince of Darkness [1987]
Blending religion, science, and the supernatural, Prince of Darkness is a flawed but feverishly nightmarish and intense horror movie.
Frankenhooker [1990]
Bizarre and over-the-top, Frankenhooker is a much more intelligent, entertaining, and funnier horror-comedy than you would initially think.
Nightmare Alley [2021]
Stylish and featuring that trademark del Toro vibe, Nightmare Alley is too sleek for its own good and works best as a slow period drama.
Bloodline [2018]
Snappy, sleek, and fast-paced, Bloodline is an engaging serial killer movie driven by Seann William Scott’s haunting performance.
Blitz [2011]
Cliched but gritty, Blitz is a standard-issue serial killer movie featuring a familiar cast and enough meat on the bones to keep you engaged.
Clay Pigeons [1998]
Clay Pigeons is an entertaining and perhaps too breezy crime comedy with bizarre characters, situations, and an awesome cast.
Kill Me Again [1989]
Featuring rather clunky storytelling but with enough twists to keep you engaged, Kill Me Twice is a solid neo-noir thriller.
House of Gucci [2021]
Silly, easygoing, and struggling to maintain a consistent tone, House of Gucci is a stylish melodrama with a couple of unexpected twists.
Fractured [2019]
Fractured is a pacy thriller unfolding in almost real-time while it follows one man’s attempts to locate his family in a shady hospital.
Open Grave [2013]
John just woke up in an Open Grave, a pit full of dead bodies, with no memory of how he got there. We follow him as he looks for answers.
Johnny Handsome [1989]
Gritty, authentic but above all captivating, Johnny Handsome is a neo-noir classic that you play at 3 pm on a workday. And fucking finish it.
Sensation [1994]
Heavily flawed and at times boring, Sensation is an erotic thriller worth checking out for its sexually charged atmosphere and Kari Wuhrer.
Alone [2020]
At times so intense you will want to jump into the screen and do something, Alone is an extremely tight minimalist survival thriller.
Son of a Gun [2014]
Stylish and entertaining, Son of a Gun is an Australian crime thriller with a familiar story and characters bound to keep your attention.
Coma [1978]
Featuring a gripping story about a streak of strange events in a big hospital, Coma is a suspenseful and smart thriller that stood the test of time.
Stung [2015]
Impressively gory and featuring great special effects, Stung is an entertaining single location horror-comedy about giant wasps.
Bound [1996]
Bound is a devilishly fun and subversive erotic thriller with excellent performances, an unpredictable story, and an intense atmosphere.
The Kingdom [2007]
Based on real events, The Kingdom is an intense and exotic thriller following a group of investigators sent to Saudi Arabia after an attack.
Antlers [2021]
Brooding and at times heavy-handed, Antlers is a solid horror movie with one hell of a monster, great cinematography, and a predictable story.
Revolt [2017]
Visually impressive, Revolt is a competently done albeit formulaic alien invasion movie elevated by ethereal Lee Pace and exotic African sets.
Sliver [1993]
Desperately trying to be hip, Sliver is an erotic thriller that sometimes comes off as a comedy anchored by the one and only Sharon Stone.
Angel Heart [1987]
Dark and brooding, Angel Heart is an engaging noir thriller with an occult edge driven by a powerful performance by Mickey Rourke.
Narc [2002]
Narc is a classic example of a gritty police thriller done right featuring a phenomenal cast, dark atmosphere, and quite a story to tell.
Don’t Look Up [2021]
Despite its awesome cast and general idea, Don’t Look Up is only a mildly entertaining and satirical take on just how fucked our society is.
Adrenalin Fear the Rush [1996]
Claustrophobic, visually impressive, and with a familiar cast, Adrenalin Fear the Rush is more than just a minimalist B horror movie.
Cass [2008]
Based on an incredible true story, Cass is an engaging and gritty thriller about the first black leader of a football hooligan group.
Erik the Viking [1989]
Intelligent, witty, and even educational, Erik the Viking is one of those timeless and feel-good fantasy comedies you can watch anytime.
Redirected [2014]
Featuring all kinds of bizarre and crazy situations, Redirected is a British crime thriller with a lot of humor and quite an original story.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife [2021]
Mildly entertaining, Ghostbusters: Afterlife tries to lure the younger generations with eighties-style action and cool visuals.
Mosquito [1995]
Cheesy, unpretentious, and with effective practical effects, Mosquito is a fun little B movie about, you guessed it, an invasion of giant mosquitos.
Life [2017]
Featuring a believable and frightening story with Lovecraftian motives, Life is a visually impressive homage to Alien you must check out.
Murder Party [2007]
Refreshing, emotional, and above all well-written, Murder Party is one of those hilarious horror comedies you simply have to check out.
Two Hands [1999]
Powered by strong performances, sleek visuals, and an entertaining story, Two Hands is a fun crime comedy full of bizarre Aussie characters.
The Advent Calendar AKA Le Calendrier [2021]
Christmas horror movies are a thing and The Advent Calendar is the latest entry in this genre. It’s quite refreshing
Home Sweet Hell [2015]
Edgy and with a lot of black humor, Home Sweet Hell explores the toxic relationship between Mona and Don that’s about to explode.
Eight Legged Freaks [2002]
Fast-paced, funny, and entertaining, Eight Legged Freaks knows it’s a by-the-book creature feature with solid special effects and is loving it.
Stretch [2014]
Meet Stretch, an unlucky limo driver who’s about to embark on a hilarious and action-packed crazy adventure over the course of one night.
Ticks [1993]
Ticks is exactly the movie you think it is, a cheesy horror comedy with effective practical effects, decent jokes, and a great cast.
Burn [2019]
Unfolding in real-time in a single location, Burn is one of those unassuming thrillers that will capture your attention with ease.
Brain Damage [1988]
Brain Damage will make you realize that the genre of weird and gory eighties horror comedies is much more creative than you thought.
Spun [2002]
Spun is a complex and yet incredibly easy-to-watch technical masterpiece unfolding at breakneck speed that will blow you the fuck away.
RoboCop [2014]
Featuring sleek visuals, RoboCop 2014 is forgettable but entertaining enough vision of our bleak future updated to current trends.
Arachnophobia [1990]
If you’re not afraid of spiders, Arachnophobia will be a quite timid and by-the-book nineties creature feature with a family-friendly vibe.
Kate [2021]
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Asian setting and vibes and sleek visuals make Kate, otherwise generic but pacey action movie worth checking out.
The Clovehitch Killer [2018]
If you’re looking for a different and refreshing movie about serial killers, slow-burning The Clovehitch Killer is worth checking out.
The Damned United [2009]
If you’ve never seen a movie about football, The Damned United is a perfect choice because it shows you what the fuss is all about.