Rotten Tomatoes - 78% IMDb - 6.7/10

OUR SCORES;

Aaron - C

Matt - D

Shane - C

THEME: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Shane Cronican

Unfortunately, we end this theme rotation with another disappointment of failed potential. A thought provoking story with an incredible all-star cast just doesn't come together like it should.

Rotten Tomatoes - 60% IMDb - 6.4/10

OUR SCORES;

Aaron - F

Matt - F

Nate - D

Shane - D

THEME: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Nate Dudley

Based on the true story of the hunt for Alaska's most dangerous serial killer, with Nic Cage squaring off against John Cusack; The foundation is here for a great thriller. Unfortunately, inexperienced filmmaking, poor storytelling, ugly visuals, and awful acting make it a grind to get through.

Rotten Tomatoes - 96% IMDb - 7.9/10

OUR SCORES;

Aaron - B

Matt - B

Shane - B

THEME: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Matt McNeal

In the Heat of the Night (1967) deserves its place in film history as a groundbreaking drama examining racial tension, and for having a masterful performance from Sidney Poitier. Unfortunately, the murder mystery at its core is uninspired and its conclusion is a rushed letdown.

Rotten Tomatoes - 92% IMDb - 7.2/10

Our Scores;

Matt - B

Shane - B

Steve - B

Theme: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Steve Rushlau

Insomnia (2002) smartly forgoes the typical murder mystery trappings and becomes a tense cat-and-mouse thriller. The mystery takes a backseat to the psychological showdown between Al Pacino and Robin Williams, and they put on an acting clinic!

Rotten Tomatoes - 93% IMDb - 6.8/10

Our Scores;

Aaron - B

Matt - C

Nate - B

Shane - C

Theme: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Aaron Cronican

Jude Law and Jurnee Smollett are fantastic as cops hunting a white supremacist leader (Nicholas Hoult). Unfortunately, director Justin Kurzel's detached style left us wanting more. A connection to the characters and a sense of urgency could have pushed this movie into the realm of greatness.

Our Score - 6.66/10 Rotten Tomatoes - 78% IMDb - 7.5/10

Theme: Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror

Chosen By: Aaron Cronican

Dark City (1998) builds an awe-inspiring world and has an incredibly original noir mystery with some out of this world twists.

Our Score - 8.75 / 10 Rotten Tomatoes - 86% IMDb - 6.5 / 10

Theme: Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror

The Whisperer in Darkness (2011) is a movie made by Lovecraft fans for Lovecraft fans. The care put into every aspect of the movie is evident throughout, making for a movie that even those not into Lovecraft will appreciate.

Our Score - 7/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 58% IMDb - 7.1/10

Theme: Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror

Chosen By: Shane Cronican

As it is with the Lovecraftian genre as a whole, In the Mouth of Madness (1994) won't be for everyone. It is weird and it leaves you without any solid answers. That being said, when John Carpenter is steering the ship, it's always going to be a fun ride!

Our Score - 5.56 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 88% IMDb - 5.6

Chosen By: Nate Dudley

J.K. Simmons voices a Lovecraftian deity speaking to a man through a glory hole in a rest stop bathroom stall. If nothing else, the premise is unique, but there's too little depth and this one runs out of steam pretty quickly.

Our Score - 6.5 / 10 (C+)

Rotten Tomatoes - 73%

IMDb - 6.2 / 10

Chosen By: Shane Cronican

Despite some narrative issues and a heavy lull in its second act, we enjoyed this thought-provoking, unique story. The unclear ending might make it frustrating to some viewers, but there is plenty to love before that.