this movie was so gripping and impressive. William Friedkin, director of The Exorcist, is unbelievably good at all kinds of storytelling. tons of action, surprisingly very anti-colonialism, super recommend!
The Exorcist holds up as a wonderfully sad movie and still pretty spooky / tense. I'd also recommend Ivanhoe (1952) and Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) for classic 50s popcorn bashes based on classic romantic / adventure books. If you're okay with silent film, check out Battleship Potemkin (1925), this movie inspired a real-life mutiny in the Netherlands.
This movie rips. Was a lil sleepy when I put it on and it woke me the fuck up! Also this may be my favorite poster of all time—the image and title combo is so compelling.
