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The Old Guard 2020 Movie Charlize Theron

The Old Guard [2020]

Action
With a cool-sounding title like The Old Guard, I simply had to check out this movie based on a comic book. Not to mention the fact that Charlize Theron was starring.
Eurovision Song Contest The Story of Fire Saga 2020 Movie Will Ferrell dressed as a viking superhero and Rachel McAdams in a fancy dress playing keyboards

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga [2020]

Comedy
If you're not familiar with the Eurovision Song Contest, this is the perfect way to learn more about it. And if you already know and have seen this competition, The Story of Fire Saga will be that much funnier. So, if you're looking for some pure escapism that will leave you in a good mood, I recommend you check out this movie.
Moontrap 1989 Movie Walter Koenig in space suit holding a strange object that resembles an egg that he just retrieved from a derelict ship

Moontrap [1989]

Science fiction
So, you've run out of all great science fiction movies from the eighties? Not a problem, just switch to the good ones like mysterious and charming Moontrap.
Underwater 2020 movie Norah (Kristen Stewart) resting in suit

Underwater [2020]

Science fiction
I must report that Underwater turned out to be a pretty solid science fiction movie with a couple of gimmicks that ultimately pushed it towards a solid eight.
Miami Bici 2020 Movie Matei Dima and Codin Maticiuc on a boat putting on sunscreen

Miami Bici [2020]

Comedy
Sometimes you just want to watch a simple movie without any lasting value. Miami Bici is exactly that movie. It's superficial, most of the actors don't know how to act and jokes don't work half of the time. But hey, at least it looks cool.
Extraction 2020 Movie Chris Hemsworth and Rudhraksh Jaiswal in a car

Extraction [2020]

Action
Bloody and vicious with a lot of broken bones and brutal executions, Extraction unashamedly revels in violence.Just like the testosterone-filled bullet-fests of the eighties and nineties, this movie has one objective: to keep your eyes peeled to the screen
Palm Springs 2020 Movie Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti sitting by the pool and drinking beer

Palm Springs [2020]

Comedy
Sometimes mainstream comedies actually turn out pretty good and Palm Springs is one of them. It features familiar concepts and characters but still manages to stay entertaining and refreshing.

The Best of Enemies [2019]

Drama
Based on a true story, this is one of those dramas with a really good and engaging atmosphere. The story unfolds matter-of-factly, without melodramatic moments or forced scenes. And it is a crazy story, a story that might seem stranger than fiction, but it is nevertheless true.
The Pack 2015 Movie Anna Lise Phillips holding her hand on a window with Jack Campbell, Katie Moore and Hamish Phillips standing beside her

The Pack [2015]

Horror
To complete the list of animals that can attack and kill you in Australia, The Pack adds vicious and bloodthirsty wild dogs. This is an effective little horror movie featuring a family trapped on their farm by, you guessed it, a pack of wild dogs.

Jagged Edge [1985]

Thriller
If you're looking for a decent eighties thriller/courtroom drama to space out, check out Jagged Edge starring Jeff Bridges and Glenn Close.
The House of the Devil 2009 Movie Jocelin Donahue in jeans and plaid shirt looking towards the door of the house

The House of the Devil [2009]

Horror
Moody and atmospheric, The House of the Devil is a slow-burning horror with extremely strong eighties vibes. Written and directed by very talented Ti West, The House of the Devil is not a horror movie for everybody.
Dark Side of the Moon 1990 Movie Robert Sampson and Will Bledsoe in spacesuits exploring the abandoned spaceship

The Dark Side Of The Moon [1990]

Science fiction
It's the little things that I find amusing, like people smoking aboard a spaceship, a staple of the eighties and nineties science fiction movies. Plus a female android dressed in vinyl because it looks futuristic and not as a dominatrix.
Teleios 2017 Movie Crew of the ship in their cryochambers in suspended animation with the shot of a gas giant with the rings in the background

Teleios [2017]

Science fiction
One of the principal themes of Teleios or Beyond the Trek revolves around the definition of what it means to be human. The story seems familiar and yet intriguing, reminiscent of Star Trek. This is not a space opera with huge battleships or aliens but more of a philosophical slow-burner working within the limits of the low budget.

FX to produce television show based on the Alien movies

Movie News
I, for one, welcome our new alien overlords, especially since there's a good vibe about the whole thing. Alien television show creator is producer/writer Noah Hawley who previously worked on Fargo and Legion. So far, so good. I liked Fargo, at least the first season and Legion seems like an okay show.
Reality 2014 Movie Alain Chabat sitting in a chair and groaning and screaming into a Dictaphone trying to record the perfect take

Reality AKA Réalité [2014]

Comedy
Tired of movies that all look and feel the same? You want to try something new and different? Check out Reality, a French/Belgian slow-burning comedy that will break your mind. This is a perfect movie if you're having people over and want to blow their minds or engage them in conversation.
Donkey Punch 2008 Movie Sian Breckin as Lisa listening to Tom Burke describing what's a donkey punch

Donkey Punch [2008]

Thriller
The best thing about Donkey Punch is that it's just so damn entertaining. This is a is a thriller with an interesting story, realistic atmosphere and good acting
Amsterdamned 1988 Movie Huub Stapel as Eric Visser arriving at the crime scene with police taking photos of a victim in a boat

Amsterdamned [1988]

Thriller
Gritty, authentic, and very entertaining, Amsterdamned is a Dutch slasher about a hard-boiled detective and serial killer lurking in Amsterdam's canals.
The Babysitter 2017 Movie Samara Weaving as Bee close up smiling and looking beautiful

The Babysitter [2017]

Horror
If you're hungry for those old school and bloody slashers of the eighties, The Babysitter will satisfy all your murderous desires. It's delightfully blood-squirting gory, sexy and pacy, with a lot of humor.

The Believers [1987]

Horror
The Believers is a slow-burner following an investigation about a series of ritualistic murders of children in New York and a man who got too close to the case.
Castle Freak 1995 Movie Jonathan Fuller as Giorgio with a bloody mouth and full of scars about to attack Jessica Dollarhide

Castle Freak [1995]

Horror
Gory, authentic, and unsettling, Castle Freak will exceed your expectation with well-developed characters, a tragic story, and an intense atmosphere.
Run 2020 Movie Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen in a pharmacy

Run [2020]

Thriller
Run is a very intense and engaging high-concept thriller with compelling performances by Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen and strong Stephen King vibes.
Parasite 1982 Movie Luca Bercovici as the leader of the gang trying to charm bar owner holding a gun to his head

Parasite [1982]

Science fiction
Parasite is a cheesy low-budget B movie about a scientist trying to find a cure against a deadly parasite while traversing the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Mindwarp 1992 Movie Bruce Campbell as Stover holding a crossbow dressed in fur while a Crawler is about to throw a sling at him from water

Mindwarp [1992]

Science fiction
Visceral and gory, Mindwarp is an underrated post-apocalyptic movie that combines this environment with virtual reality and a lot of philosophical motives.
Leviathan 1989 Movie Crew of miners walking on the bottom of the ocean in huge diving suits

Leviathan [1989]

Science fiction
Leviathan borrowed so many elements from Alien and The Thing, that we shouldn't be mad but amazed at what ultimately turned out to be a charming homage.

Hillbilly Elegy [2020]

Drama
With a slow and steady pace, Hillbilly Elegy is not the grand Oscar bait but a straight-forward story about the American Dream based on real events.
Bad Moon 1996 Movie Werewolf showing his teeth and gnarling at man

Bad Moon [1996]

Horror
If you're looking for odd and original movies about werewolves, look no further than Bad Moon that has it all plus awesome practical effects and make-up.
Down 2001 Movie Edward Herrmann in an elevator looking at a bloody dead body hanging upside down

Down AKA The Shaft [2001]

Comedy
If you or anyone you know are afraid of elevators, then Down is the movie for you. This is an entertaining black comedy/horror about a possessed elevator.
The Rift 1990 Movie R. Lee Ermey, Ray Wise and Deborah Adair looking at the progress of others on a submarine screen

The Rift [1990]

Horror
If you're a fan of eighties underwater movies check out The Rift, a charmingly stereotypical movie with decent practical effects and good pacing.
The Serpent and the Rainbow 1988 Movie Amazon shaman wearing bright and colorful feathers smiling as Bill Pullman is hallucinating

The Serpent and the Rainbow [1988]

Horror
Wes Craven's The Serpent and the Rainbow is an atmospheric, original, and gritty slow-burner exploring the mystery behind the voodoo zombie myth.
Shakma 1990 Movie Jaws of a killer baboon open dripping with blood as Amanda Wyss is standing in the hallway

Shakma [1990]

Horror
Shakma would be just another cheesy B movie slasher from the eighties if it were not for its main star, a killer baboon who will scare the shit out of you!
The Gentlemen 2019 Movie Review Charlie Hunnam as Ray and Colin Farrell as Coach looking at trunk of a car

The Gentlemen [2019]

Thriller
This latest Guy Ritchie British crime movie is not a return to his best but it's still a damn fine movie. Especially when you consider the cast and the story.
Cold Comes The Night 2013 Movie Alice Eve and Bryan Cranston

Cold Comes The Night [2013]

Thriller
Perfect for one viewing, Cold Comes The Night is a neo-noir crime thriller in the vein of the Coen brothers movies starring Bryan Cranston and Alice Eve.
Breaking Surface 2020 Movie Moa Gammel lighting a flare to signal a plane flying over her

Breaking Surface [2020]

Thriller
Fast-paced and intense, Breaking Surface is a high-concept thriller unfolding in real-time and following two sisters who get in trouble during a dive.

Crawl [2019]

Action
Fast-paced, happening in real-time, and taking place during a hurricane, Crawl is one of those mindlessly entertaining movies. But with alligators.
Moon 44 1990 Movie Giant transport vessel or spaceship getting close to the blue moon

Moon 44 [1990]

Science fiction
Incredibly immersive with a fully-fleshed out world, Moon 44 is an eighties science-fiction extravaganza that needed a stronger plot.
Boar 2017 Movie John Jarratt and Roger Ward with a rifle aiming at the monster boar scene

Boar [2017]

Horror
A flawed but entertaining horror-comedy about a giant boar killing people in the Australian outback with familiar Aussie actors and decent special effects.
Unhinged 2020 Movie Russell Crowe pointing his finger instructing Caren Pistorius to roll her windows down

Unhinged [2020]

Thriller
Familiar and surprisingly violent, Unhinged is an entertaining and fast-paced thriller about what might happen to you if you honk at the wrong guy.
Stranded 2001 Movie Maria de Medeiros in spacesuit walking on the surface of Mars

Stranded [2001]

Science fiction
Very atmospheric and immersive, Stranded is an underrated and visually impressive Spanish science fiction movie about the first manned mission to Mars.
Alien Cargo 1999 Hibernation chambers for hyper sleep onboard the spaceship SSS17

Alien Cargo [1999]

Science fiction
If you're looking for those underrated science fiction movies, look no further than Alien Cargo that plays like your favorite episode of Star Trek.
Edmond 2005 Movie William H. Macy at the dinner table thinking

Edmond [2005]

Thriller
Authentic and very engaging, Edmond explores masculinity, sex, and racism through the lens of a soon to be unraveled mind of Average Joe.
The Dirt 2019 Movie Daniel Webber as Vince Neil on stage singing as we follow the show from Tommy Lee's perspective or point of view

The Dirt [2019]

Comedy
Unashamedly entertaining, shallow, and hedonistic, The Dirt encapsulates that wild spirit of the eighties fueled by sex, drugs, alcohol, and great music.
Sea Fever 2019 Movie Hermione Corfield as Siobhan touching the strange green substance that's eating through the hull of their ship

Sea Fever [2019]

Horror
With an immersive and mysterious atmosphere, Sea Fever is a slow-burning horror at sea featuring an authentic vibe and Lovecraftian motives.
The Corpse of Anna Fritz 2015 Movie Albert Carbó pulling the sheets to reveal the dead body on the tray

The Corpse of Anna Fritz [2015]

Horror
If you give The Corpse of Anna Fritz just five minutes, it will prove that it's worth watching. With an unsettling and intense atmosphere, it's a must-see.
The Devil All the Time 2020 Movie Bill Skarsgård lighting a cigarette in a military uniform

The Devil All the Time [2020]

Drama
Delightfully subversive and engaging, The Devil All the Time examines our society through the lens of religion without forcing conclusions on the viewer.
Yummy 2019 Movie Maaike Neuville, Bart Hollanders and Benjamin Ramon

Yummy [2019]

Horror
Yummy is a simple answer to a question when's the last time you saw a good zombie comedy. Gory, hilarious, and sleek-looking, it's just so much fun.
Prospect 2018 Movie Sophie Thatcher as Cee falling down to her knees in a space suit looking down at a nearby planet on a horizon

Prospect [2018]

Science fiction
Prospect is a very immersive and original science fiction movie with a fully fleshed out world and refreshing story about ordinary people trying to survive.