Well the major point of this thread is to help people so they don't have to wade through the thick layers of mediocrity to find the really good things on the service, so here's a list of some of the movies I've watched recently on Netflix that are available in the US.
The Crow (1994)
Some movies don't age well with time, and while there are some aspects of this film that look incredibly dated, it's still one of the better comic adaptations and really manages to make the setting feel like a character in the movie.
50 Dead Men Walking (2008)
Pretty much The Departed (2006) but set in North Ireland. A man infiltrates the IRA and feeds information to British Police to help stop violence against Irish or British citizens.
Trollhunter (2010)
Norwegian mockumentary about the day-to-day life of a "trollhunter", a man employed by the Norwegian government to keep the nation's troll population in check and make sure they stay away from populated areas. Some great CGI and cinematography in this film.
Session 9 (2001)
Well done psychological thriller about a group of asbestos cleaners working on restoring a deteriorating mental asylum that has its own dark past. My personal favourite Brad Anderson movie and one that I like to show to friends as an example of subtly being used to great effect.
The Dark Crystal (1982) & Labyrinth (1986)
Two classic movies from the 1980's. Chances are you've probably already seen them but they're worth a retread, nostalgia cannot be denied.
Following (1998)
Christopher Nolan's first feature film, a bleak little black and white piece about voyeurism. Not perfect, but really showcases his potential as a director before proving his chops with Memento (2000), which is also on Netflix.
Brick (2005)
I cannot recommend this one enough. Modern day film noir set in a high school staring Joseph Gorden-Levitt as he attempts to solve the mysterious death behind his ex-girlfriend. A great little whodunit marred only by a script that can be a little cryptic on your first viewing, but still definitely worth your time.
I will add some more later.
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