I’ll list some films in particular that are personal favs spanning from different genres, so someone can point me in the right direction. I’ll also list popular films I did not like. I tend to go for mystery/thriller and neo noirs, but the different genres I’ll listen might be helpful for understanding what I like in a movie.

Here’s a list of my favorite mystery/thrillers:

The Vanishing (1988)

Body Heat

Angel Heart

The Pledge

Mulholland Drive and Lynch in general

The Conversation

A Simple Plan

Frailty

One False Move

Cache

Wind River

Falling Down

Affliction

Here’s a short list of my favorite dramas:

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

The Wrestler

Barfly

Slingblade

The Station Agent

Critically acclaimed movies I did NOT like:

Inception

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Dawn of the Dead (super boring in the same way I found “Aliens” boring but LOVED Alien)

I’ve been recommended the Prestige a ton, but I’m super hesitant with Nolan. I just don’t like his style generally and Interstellar to me, was really nothing more than an overproduced space flick… entertaining, though. Only Memento and the Dark Knight I really like by him. I just don’t see how a movie about two magicians is that interesting or meaningful other than raw entertainment.

Also, you can assume I’ve seen the big name classics like LA Confidential, Chinatown, Fargo, Oldboy, Hitchcock, Scorsese, Tarantino, etc. etc.

Winter’s Bone, Coherence and Badlands are ones I have not seen, yet I hope Coherence is not the same nonsense I felt with Spotless Mind. Let me know your thoughts, thanks.

I have become so obsessed with movies that really lock me in to figure out what is happening, but would never be able to guess. Even just well directed thrillers with a great story.

Some good examples have been Shutter Island, Memento, The Prestige, Identity, Coherence, Prisoners, The Game, Zodiac, Seven, Interstellar, etc.

Been having a hard time finding new movies/shows to enjoy that give me the feeling that I have gotten from these movies. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

"Hi guys, I’m in the mood for dark films with unique stories—something that’s maybe twisted, unconventional, or leaves you thinking. Any recommendations? Thanks!"

I don't know if anyone here has watched The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window starring Kristen Bell, it's a tv series on netflix. It's a bit dark comedy/kind of a parody but it's serious when it has to be and it's interesting suspense even though it does have a ridiculous ending lol. I loved it!

So I'm looking for movies that have a similar feel to that tv show. It doesn't necessarily have to be a full on comedy but I wanted it to be more comfortable to watch. I'm not really up for "heavy" or too dramatic movies tonight (like the woman in the window, which the tv series is parodying)

Any way don't know if my explaining makes sense but if anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate it.

Hey everyone,

I’ve recently been on a streak of watching darker, thriller-heavy Kdramas and I’m hooked. Some of my favorites so far are:

• Strangers From Hell → Loved the claustrophobic, eerie atmosphere and how unsettling the characters were.
• Mouse → The moral dilemmas and twists kept me hooked, though it dragged a bit in later episodes but I still loved the twists.
• Signal → Loved the time-crossing mystery and emotional weight, especially how cases tied into the detectives’ lives.
• Beyond Evil → Amazing character depth and ambiguity—kept me questioning everyone’s motives until the end.
• Flower of Evil → Loved the duality of the ML and how the suspense built around his secrets, though the romance felt slightly overplayed at times.

What I’m looking for:

• Psychological tension
• Crime or mystery with strong writing
• Unsettling or eerie atmosphere
• Complex characters with hidden sides
• Anything gripping/horror and not fluffy/lighthearted

What I’ve already seen:

• Squid Game
• Train to Busan
• The Wailing
• Exhuma
• A Shop for Killers
• Moving
• Vincenzo
• My Name
• Happiness
• Kingdom
• Sweet Home
• Extracurricular
• Itaewon Class
• Sky Castle
• Strangers From Hell
• Mouse
• Signal
• Beyond Evil
• Flower of Evil

Would love to hear your recommendations for more Kdramas (or even movies) along these lines!

Thanks in advance!

Give me a film with atmosphere, tension, and a plot that unfolds like a slow burn. Bonus points for morally complex characters and haunting visuals.

Preferably some movies that came out more recently, i'm also down to watch any really cool indie style artsy movies just looking to expand what i've seen all around. hopefully that's enough information, thanks alot for the help everyone !

Something mindf*ck with really nice storyline. Some movies I enjoyed were - momento, identity, session 9, Se7en, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, the number 23.

Any suggestions?

I liked the movie Murder on the Orient Express that is centered around a mystery. Although it was quite mediocre I really liked the vibe and the tone of the film! I havent really watched many mystery movies before so any suggestions are appreciated.