Year of the Dragon [1985]
Set in New York’s Chinatown, Year of the Dragon is a gritty police thriller with impactful visuals, an intense atmosphere, and an epic vibe.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre [2022]
Yes, the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022 edition is a dumpster fire but it’s gory and entertaining enough to be playing in the background.
Bright [2017]
Stylish and visually impressive, Bright takes the buddy cop dynamic and blends it with the fantasy world with surprisingly good results.
Predestination [2014]
Featuring a thought-provoking and engaging story, Predestination is an intelligent time travel movie not only for fans of hard science fiction.
The Boxtrolls [2014]
Featuring an authentic visual style and an intelligent story for both kids and adults, The Boxtrolls will make you fall in love with them.
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.