Diary of the Dead [2007]
Sloppy and superficial but still watchable, Diary of the Dead is a found-footage horror movie I recommend only to zombie fans.
Mary and Max [2009]
Mary and Max is a cute but bittersweet stop-motion animated movie for adults exploring depression, loneliness, and friendship.
The Hurt Locker [2008]
Incredibly intense, suspenseful, and realistic, The Hurt Locker is a different breed of a war movie, the one that will stay with you.
Paranormal Activity [2007]
Genuinely scary and creepy, Paranormal Activity is a found footage horror movie with a refreshing twist on the familiar haunted house theme.
Reindeer Games [2000]
If you’re tired of your usual Christmas action movies, check out Reindeer Games, it’s a pretty solid heist movie with a lot of twists.
Phantoms [1998]
Blending science fiction and horror, Phantoms is a solid creature feature with a foreboding atmosphere and a couple of original ideas.
Requiem for a Dream [2000]
Despite its breakneck pacing Requiem For a Dream is a fascinating examination of not just addiction but our society as a whole.
Bowfinger [1999]
Original, charming, and despite what you may think about its stars, offering non-stop laughs, Bowfinger is a fucking masterpiece.
Mad City [1997]
Underrated and thought-provoking, Mad City is a hostage movie examining media sensationalism and our morally corrupt society in general.
Albino Alligator [1996]
Featuring an all-star cast, tight storytelling, and a claustrophobic atmosphere, Albino Alligator is a solid hostage situation movie.
Pandorum [2009]
Set on a creepy and claustrophobic spaceship and wrapped in a mystery, Pandorum is a familiar blend of science fiction, action, and horror.