Winter’s Bone [2010]
Grippingly real, Winter’s Bone offers an uncompromising and rather bleak snapshot of the harshness of life in crime and drug-ridden rural America.
Marked for Death [1990]
Extremely violent and highly entertaining, Marked for Death is an old-school martial arts action movie and Steven Seagal’s best.
Land Of Bad [2024]
Featuring a good cast (Hemsworths, Crow), lots of shootouts and an exotic setting, Land of Bad is a modern take on old-school action movies.
Dumb and Dumber To [2014]
Not nearly as funny as the original, Dumb and Dumber To still offers decent amounts of nostalgia-laced fun with the original cast.
State of Play [2009]
Willing to explore controversial issues like the military-industrial complex, State of Play is an expertly crafted political thriller with an all-star cast.
The Prophecy [1995]
Featuring an original story, oddly gripping atmosphere and one hell of a cast, The Prophecy is an occult horror/thriller well worth watching.
Reality [2023]
Unfolding in real-time and based on actual events, Reality is a gripping drama about two FBI agents questioning an NSA operative.
28 Weeks Later [2007]
Balancing authentic character development, convincing worldbuilding, and juicy action, 28 Weeks Later is a gem much better than the original.
The Judge [2014]
Part courtroom drama, part dysfunctional family study, The Judge is a subtle and surprisingly upbeat movie with a stellar cast.
Office Space [1999]
Intelligent but not smug about it, Office Space is a relatable and authentic comedy that satisfyingly demolishes corporate culture.
Jericho Ridge [2023]
Intense and well-crafted, Jericho Ridge is an entertaining single-location thriller about a cop trapped in a police station under siege.
Kuffs is a uniquely fun nineties action comedy everybody forgot about
Violent, different, and irresistibly cocky, Kuffs, starring Christian Slater and Milla Jovovich, is a fascinating and fun buddy cop movie.
Blood Vessel [2019]
Predictable but still with enough eerie atmosphere to warrant a viewing, Blood Vessel is a solid B horror movie; a sea-worthy creature feature.
Lone Survivor [2013]
Ruthlessly brutal and unsettlingly gripping and immersive, Lone Survivor is a masterpiece based on harrowing true events.
Crimson Tide [1995]
Relentlessly intense and suspenseful, Crimson Tide is an alarmingly realistic and frightening submarine movie featuring one hell of a cast.
Scoop [2024]
Scoop takes us behind the scenes of the infamous BBC Prince Andrew Epstein interview offering juicy, satisfying, and bizarre juxtapositions.
Final Destination [2000]
Digging deep into your paranoia and fear, Final Destination is a sleek, suspenseful, and entertaining slasher with a refreshing twist.
The Happytime Murders [2018]
The Happytime Murders is a refreshing and hilarious take on the neo-noir subgenre, an R-rated comedy with puppets and Melissa McCarthy.
Dumb and Dumber [1994]
It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve seen the non-stop laughs comedy Dumb and Dumber, it’s still going to be hilarious.
Damsel [2024]
Visually impressive and somewhat refreshing, Damsel is a predictable and entirely forgettable dark fantasy movie worth exactly one watch.
28 Days Later [2002]
Despite its unquestionable influence on the zombie genre and solid performances, 28 Days Later is a messy, overrated and not scary at all.
Trench 11 [2017]
Nazi experiments, zombies, and claustrophobia await you in Trench 11, an expertly crafted and immersive indie war horror movie.
Cape Fear [1991]
After more than 30 years, Cape Fear remains a relevant, unbearably intense, and haunting psychological thriller that’s going to stay with you.
The Wages of Fear AKA Le Salaire de la Peur [2024]
Heavily flawed but visually alluring and mildly entertaining, The Wages of Fear 2024 is an uninspired remake barely worth watching.
Linewatch [2008]
Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Linewatch is an effective and well-crafted little thriller about a border patrol agent in over his head.
Big Hero 6 [2014]
Generic, cliched, and surprisingly dark, Big Hero 6 is a commercial single-use product trying to cash in on the superhero trend.
The Haunting [1999]
Hilariously heavy-handed and yet visually alluring, The Haunting also features one of the most stunningly beautiful haunted houses ever.
Road House [2024]
Not taking itself too seriously and featuring revolutionary fight scenes along with an exotic setting, Road House 2024 is the perfect remake.
Out of Time [2003]
The tropical setting and sheer star power make Out of Time a predictable and generic neo-noir thriller worth watching.
Maleficent [2014]
Featuring dazzling visuals and a compelling story, Maleficent is a dark fantasy movie offering a refreshing twist on the old fairy tale.
Farang AKA Mayhem! [2023]
Ferociously brutal but featuring a flimsy video game-like story, Farang is a French martial arts action thriller set in exotic Thailand.
The Midnight Meat Train [2008]
Flawed but also nightmarish and visually sleek, The Midnight Meat Train is a grotesquely brutal horror that fans of the genre will enjoy.
Hot Shots! [1991]
Simply hilarious and infinitely charming, Hot Shots! is one of the funniest parodies of all time offering a lot of action and non-stop laughs.
Jennifer Eight [1992]
Intelligent, suspenseful, and full of twists, Jennifer Eight is an underrated neo-noir thriller, a murder mystery well worth your time.
Dumb Money [2023]
Trying too hard to be slick and cool, Dumb Money is still a movie worth watching because of its inspirational true story, pacing, and cast.
Extra Ordinary [2019]
Extra Ordinary is an extraordinarily charming albeit a bit clumsy Irish horror comedy featuring ghosts, demons, and even a bit of romance.
Anatomy [2000]
Creepy, macabre but also heavy-handed and unintentionally funny at times, Anatomy offers a refreshing twist on the familiar slasher formula.
Beowulf [1999]
Starring Christopher Lambert, Beowulf is a charmingly cheesy medieval creature feature full of action and cool weapons, a B movie gold.
Loving Adults [2022]
Can I see your phone? That’s all I’m going to tell you about Loving Adults, a refreshing Danish crime thriller full of twists and black humor.
Being Frank [2018]
Being Frank AKA You Can Choose Your Family is a charming albeit a bit clumsy retro comedy featuring an original story and a sunny atmosphere.
I, Robot [2004]
Still visually impressive, I, Robot is an entertaining science fiction action movie featuring excellent futuristic worldbuilding.
Stand by Me [1986]
Emotional, authentic, and, above all, thought-provoking, Stand by Me is simply one of the best coming-of-age movies ever made.
TV series Your Honor – Racial Stereotyping at its Finest
The first 20 minutes of the TV show Your Honor, starring Bryan Cranston, are extremely bizarre and, I hope, just accidentally racist.
The Windigo [2024]
Punching way above its weight class, The Windigo is a refreshing and competent indie creature feature with a Native American twist.
White Chicks [2004]
White Chicks is one of those timeless comedies that will instantly put you in a good mood with non-stop jokes and brilliant characters.
Incident in a Ghostland [2018]
Incident in the Ghostland blends familiar genre elements into a highly effective, visually impressive, and scary psychological horror.
City of Industry [1997]
Driven by Harvey Keitel’s powerful performance, City of Industry is a lean and mean nineties neo-noir thriller worth checking out.
The Promised Land AKA Bastarden [2023]
Following a familiar Western structure, The Promised Land is a brooding and authentic snapshot of life in the 18th century Danish Jutland.
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid [2004]
Featuring an exotic setting and fast pacing. Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, is a fun creature feature worth checking out.
Scary Movie [2000]
Offering non-stop laughs, and raunchy and politically incorrect jokes, Scary Movie is one hell of a parody that’s still worth watching.