Movies Like The Strange Thing About The Johnsons

From Damián Szifron, starring Darío Grandinetti, María Marull, Mónica Villa, Diego Starosta
Rated R

Wild Tales is a 2014 Argentinian dark comedy anthology film written, produced and directed by Damián Szifron. It tells six unrelated stories in sequence, each with a different style and tone, but connected by the central theme of revenge. The first story follows a road-rage incident in which a man takes revenge against a driver who wronged him. The second story follows a wealthy landowner who learns that a family of itinerant workers has squatted on his property. The third story follows a waiter who discovers that a customer has stiffed him on his tip. The fourth story follows a woman who is forced to confront a former lover in an embarrassing situation on a plane. The fifth story follows a demolition expert who is hired to demolish a building, only to find out that his target is his own childhood home. The sixth and final story follows a group of strangers who are caught up in a chaotic chain of events in the middle of a rural Argentine town. The film was widely acclaimed by critics, who praised Szifron’s direction, the performances of the cast, and the darkly comic tone. It won the Grand Prix at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

From Mick Jackson, starring Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May
Rated TV-MA

Threads is a 1984 British television drama film written by Barry Hines and directed by Mick Jackson. Set in the English city of Sheffield, the film depicts the societal and personal consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain by the Soviet Union. It follows the lives of two families, the Kemps and the Becketts, as they struggle to survive the aftermath and cope with the destruction of their city, their homes and their loved ones. As the city's infrastructure breaks down and the government's nuclear response fails to provide a solution, the cast of characters is slowly forced to confront the harsh realities of nuclear war. In the end, the film delivers a powerful message about the dangers of nuclear weapons and the futility of war.

From Werner Herzog, starring Timothy Treadwell, Amie Huguenard, Werner Herzog, Carol Dexter
Rated R

Grizzly Man is a documentary film released in 2005 and directed by Werner Herzog. The film chronicles the life and death of amateur grizzly bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell. Treadwell was a troubled individual who devoted his life to living among and protecting grizzly bears for thirteen summers in Alaska’s Katmai National Park. Through archived video footage shot by Treadwell and interviews with those who knew him, the film paints a vivid portrait of a complex and passionate man. The film also examines the aftermath of Treadwell’s death in October 2003, when he and his girlfriend were mauled by a grizzly bear. The film ultimately serves as an exploration of the interconnectedness between humans and nature, and a meditation on the boundaries between the two.

From Mel Gibson, starring Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Max Trujillo, Dalia Hernández, Rudy Youngblood
Rated R

Apocalypto is a 2006 epic historical adventure-drama film directed by Mel Gibson and written by Gibson and Farhad Safinia. The film follows a young Mesoamerican man named Jaguar Paw who is taken prisoner by a rival tribe and must escape to save his family and his way of life. As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, the rulers, priests, and their citizens look for someone to blame. In this gruesome and intense story, Jaguar Paw must find a way to survive and save his family before the end of the world. Along the way, he must battle and outsmart the people who have him captive, confront the forces of nature, and ultimately come to terms with his identity and the fate of his people.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott, Eddie Firestone, Lou Frizzell
Rated PG

Duel is a 1971 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, his feature film debut. It stars Dennis Weaver as a terrified motorist pursued by a seemingly relentless and murderous tanker truck driver. The film follows a business commuter who, driving on a remote stretch of California desert highway, finds himself stalked by a menacing and seemingly possessed tanker truck. Throughout the movie, he is constantly on the defensive, trying to outrun his pursuer while slowly realizing that the only way he can survive is to stand and fight. The film is a suspenseful and thrilling ride, with the audience left on the edge of their seats wondering if the driver will make it out alive.

From Bob Clark, starring Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon
Rated R

From Stephen Norrington, starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright
Rated R

From Greg Marcks, starring Henry Thomas, Colin Hanks, Ben Foster, Patrick Swayze
Rated R

From S. Craig Zahler, starring Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, Richard Jenkins
Rated Not Rated

From George A. Romero, starring John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau
Rated R

From Ron Howard, starring Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover
Rated PG-13

From Mikael Håfström, starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, starring Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, Satomi Ishihara, Ren Ôsugi
Rated Not Rated

From Matt Palmer, starring Jack Lowden, Martin McCann, Tony Curran, Ian Pirie
Rated TV-MA

From John Carpenter, starring Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, Jameson Parker, Victor Wong
Rated R

From François Ozon, starring Charlotte Rampling, Charles Dance, Ludivine Sagnier, Jean-Marie Lamour
Rated R

From Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter
Rated PG

From William Friedkin, starring Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church
Rated R

From John Erick Dowdle, starring Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Owen Wilson, Thanawut Ketsaro
Rated R

From Andrew Patterson, starring Sierra McCormick, Jake Horowitz, Gail Cronauer, Bruce Davis
Rated PG-13

From John Dahl, starring Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman
Rated R

From Gil Kenan, starring Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke, Ryan Whitney
Rated PG

From Richard Franklin, starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Meg Tilly, Robert Loggia
Rated R

From William Peter Blatty, starring George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, Jason Miller
Rated R

From Robert Lieberman, starring D.B. Sweeney, Robert Patrick, Craig Sheffer, Peter Berg
Rated PG-13