Dark City
A haunting, labyrinthine puzzle that immerses you in a dreamlike noir world, demanding close attention as reality shifts.
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Donnie Darko
A haunting, puzzle-box descent into suburban dread and cosmic mystery that lingers long after the credits.
About 2001 film directed by Richard Kelly
Genres drama, fantasy, comedy, horror, science fiction, comedy drama, mystery, thriller, science fiction horror, suspense, psychological drama, magic realist, comedy horror, psychological horror, psychological thriller
Directed by Richard Kelly
Written by Richard Kelly
Starring Drew Barrymore, Jake Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze, Ashley Tisdale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Seth Rogen, Mary McDonnell, Daveigh Chase
Music Michael Andrews
Runtime 134 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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