We might not be able to go to movie theaters for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean we can’t stream and support some new releases. Now more than ever feels like a perfect time to dive into some fresh genre films—they are uniquely able to transport you to another world and provide a much-needed distraction, but they can also allow you to think about the current state of our world with a fresh perspective. From cults to creature features, these offerings will make for a rousing genre fest you can host from the comfort of your own home.
Vibrant in its presentation and ballsy in its form, Kleber Mendonça Filho and Juliano Dornelles’s Cannes Jury Prize winner offers an inventive, genre-bending twist on the longstanding horrors of colonialism. The people of a small Brazilian village mourn its matriarch, and they grow tired of their corrupt leader who lives in luxury while they barely scrape by. But when the town is suddenly nowhere to be found on maps, UFOs are spotted in the air, and mercenaries come out to play, it’s quickly revealed that there are other, more sinister forces at play. It’s a rallying cry against structural injustice told through a satisfying blend of western and science fiction influences.
The Sharks Directed by Lucía Garibaldi (available on VOD April 14)
