So many movies these days feel like something engineered by a studio to be perfectly forgettable, probably because that’s what they are. For a few hours, in a darkened theater or blanket fort, you can immerse yourself in a fantasy world that feels fun at the time but somehow leaves you feeling empty, hungry for an eye-feast with some substance. And so the cycle continues.
Well, Redditor IndependenceOk5643 has had enough. “I’m looking for some powerful movie recommendations — films that are so emotionally intense or thought-provoking that they leave me staring blankly at the wall afterward, completely consumed by what I just watched,” they told r/Movies. “I’ve been scrolling through Netflix for days now, but nothing seems to stand out or feel worth my time. I’m open to any genre — drama, thriller, sci-fi, psychological, you name it — as long as it leaves a lasting impact.”
They then asked Reddit to “recommend me a film that’ll haunt me long after it ends,” and cinematic ghosts aplenty appeared quickly thereafter.
Seven
What Dreams May Come
Brewster McCloud
Aftersun
Annihilation
Manchester by the Sea
Magnolia
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
Nightcrawler
The Lighthouse
Come and See
Ex Machina
Dancer in the Dark
The Mist
There’s Something Wrong With Aunt Diane
Abducted in Plain Sight
Hard Candy
Speak No Evil
Schindler’s List
The Zone of Interest
Content shared from www.cracked.com.