WKNDwatchlist – The Game, Benny & Joon and Invasion of the Body Snatchers

This week, we jump from psychological traps and eccentric realities to alien paranoia in Mind Games.

The Game is a taut, see-sawing psychological thriller starring Michael Douglas as a wealthy businessman plunged into a dark, escalating game. Moving from one life-threatening set piece to the next, this suspenseful masterpiece keeps you constantly questioning what is real and what is part of the ruse. It’s intelligent, provocative filmmaking of the highest order.

Benny & Joon is a quirky, character-driven nineties dramedy that focuses on a devoted brother struggling to care for his mentally ill sister. Their domestic life is delightfully upended by Johnny Depp’s unforgettable, Buster Keaton-esque performance as a cousin traded in a poker game. It’s a heartwarming, charming and beautifully eccentric cult classic with the likes of Julianne Moore and Oliver Platt.

A masterclass in suspense, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is an iconic remake of the ’50s classic, which stars Donald Sutherland tackling an alien duplication threat. Grounded by practical, homegrown effects rather than modern flash, it builds a profoundly disquieting, claustrophobic atmosphere. It remains a brilliantly paced, genuinely provocative sci-fi horror that leans into deeply human themes to stands the test of time.

So, which one caught your eye? For more reviews, head over to splingmovies.com. And remember: Don’t WING it, SPL!NG it!