The 2020s mark a transformative era in film and television, where creativity, innovation, and boundary-pushing narratives have defined the screen. This collection showcases standout titles across all genres, including indie gems, streaming originals, international entries, and cult-worthy experiments. Curated by Mother of Movies, this archive captures the evolving voice of modern cinema throughout the decade.
Read Mother of Movies’ Bad Things (2025) review, a visually striking but narratively incoherent indie sci-fi horror where AI viruses, chainsaws, and surreal humour collide. Spoilers and ending explained.
Rewriting Haunted House Tropes Through a Dog’s POV. Director Ben Leonberg blends supernatural horror with a Golden Retriever in this hybrid, emotional ride.
Inter Alia review: Rosamund Pike stars in Suzie Miller’s theatrical masterpiece exploring motherhood, patriarchy, and justice. A must-see National Theatre production examining modern family dynamics.
In Great White Waters, cartel cocaine disappears beneath Florida’s waves, unleashing a deadly game with sharks circling the prize. Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante and starring Angela Cole, this Asylum production offers a surprisingly watchable mix of suspense, dark humor, and genre tropes despite its CGI flaws.
V/H/S Beyond delivers the franchise’s strongest entry in years, blending science fiction with found footage horror across six segments. Justin Long’s directorial debut, “Fur Babies,” stands out in this Shudder exclusive that explores alien encounters through personal filmmaking lenses. Our spoiler-conscious review covers what makes this anthology work.
Please Don’t Feed the Children review: Destry Allyn Spielberg’s indie post-apocalyptic thriller starring Michelle Dockery and Zoe Colletti.
A viral outbreak turns society against children in this psychological horror that explores survival, maternal obsession, and societal fear with mixed results.
