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11. Untitled Home Invasion Romance
American Pie star Jason Biggs made quite the unexpected directorial debut with Untitled Home Invasion Romance - a darkly comedic thriller about a man, Kevin (Jason Biggs), who makes a last-ditch attempt to save his marriage by staging a home invasion during a romantic weekend getaway.
That's one heck of a twisted premise, and one which Biggs mines well for both awkward humour and trenchant social commentary on modern relationships.
Biggs acquits himself ably as a burgeoning filmmaker, though it's the show-stealing turn from his screen spouse Meaghan Rath, whose character Suzie has a few surprises in store, that really makes this romp sing.
Despite receiving solidly positive reviews during its below-the-radar festival run, though, Untitled Home Invasion Romance forewent a theatrical release and was sent direct to streaming with little fuss by boutique distributor Republic Pictures back in January.
While it's easy to see how a broader, more star-studded version of this film would've probably made a bigger splash, it's a commendable first effort from Biggs that demonstrates his aptitude for crafting just-edgy-enough dramedy.