Film-Forward

Thriller

Knock at the Cabin

What might be the most shocking and refreshing thing about this movie, particularly for its director, is how straightforward it feels.

Baby Ruby

A newborn crashes into its mother’s well-constructed world, and the new parent goes from sleep-deprived and exhausted to something darker.

The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

The film nimbly becomes a thriller without shedding its established rhythm. Before you know it, the tone has turned uncomfortably ominous. 

Cairo Conspiracy

An espionage film that dramatizes the epic struggle between politics and religion in the modern age.

The Man in the Basement

Philippe Le Guay’s taut thriller is about a subject all too relevant today: denialism.

Amigo

The kind of playful film that pays direct homage to a certain type of cinema without revealing too much about its influences, though clearly inspired by What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Nanny

Though the mixture of horror elements and straightforward domestic drama is sometimes uneven, Nanny is still compelling.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Once you figure out the mystery, it’s impossible to look at this movie the same way twice, ensuring repeat viewings once it hits Netflix.

Holy Spider

A harsh, absorbing piece of work that unites pulp thrills and dark psychological powers in a way that recalls The Silence of the Lambs.