The Vast of Night (2019)

Set in 1950s New Mexico, this minimalist gem follows a switchboard operator and a radio DJ who intercept a strange frequency during a small-town broadcast. Filmed almost entirely in long, unbroken takes, it builds atmosphere through sound and silence rather than spectacle. It’s eerie, nostalgic, and utterly hypnotic — War of the Worlds on a shoestring budget.

Rating: 5/5