12 Sci Fi Films That Will Melt Your Brain
2. The Box
It’s hardly a surprise to see Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly’s name pop up on this list when the director is infamous for his knotty, complex plots. After all, this is the man who brought us beloved sci-fi enigma Donnie Darko AND unfairly maligned follow-up sci-fi enigma Southland Tales, so you know you’re in for a trip.
However, 2009’s mysterious The Box begins with a simple Twilight Zone style morality tale premise (a couple are offered the chance to press a button and receive a million dollars but doing so will kill a random person somewhere) before going some very strange places.
What begins as attempt at a straightforward story soon takes a turn for the seriously surreal—don’t expect answers and you’ll love this one.