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Directed by Paul Schrader—the mind behind Taxi Driver —this film is an "outré sense of abandon." It tosses out realism for a garish, acidic color palette that makes the screen practically scream at you. It’s a messy, gonzo experience that shifts styles so often it feels like six movies crammed into 90 minutes. The Leads: Cage and Dafoe Unhinged The main reason to watch is the nuclear
Cane mangia cane (Dog Eat Dog) is a raw, nihilistic trip that feels less like a traditional crime movie and more like a fever dream directed by someone with nothing left to lose. The Vibe: Chaos in Neon The Leads: Cage and Dafoe Unhinged Cane mangia
It’s not for everyone. If you want a coherent, gritty heist film, look elsewhere. But if you want to see two acting legends "mainlining dark and self-destructive drives" in a visually hallucinatory underworld, this is a must-see "pseudo art-house" curiosity. Light Sleeper (1992) - MUBI