7. NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)
A genuinely great and genuinely weird film. There’s absolutely nothing like it. Robert Mitchum’s unforgettable performance is justly lauded (see above), but I also loved Lillian Gish’s avenging angel to his roaring lion of a devil.
Verdict: It’s a damn shame Charles Laughton never directed another film.
8. BECKET (1964)
When Peter O’ Toole goes full Peter O’ Toole, no one stands a chance. Not even Richard Burton, who is very good and nuanced and interesting. But he’s no Peter O’ Toole. No one was, is, or likely ever will be again.
Verdict: Good stuff, although it does lose some steam when Burton gets religion.
9. GALAXY INVADER (1985)
Alien makes the mistake of landing in redneck country. Trashy, low-budget shenanigans ensue. That’s really all there is to say here.
Verdict: The Rifftrax version above is hilarious. If you’re going to spend time watching an alien-redneck movie, this is the way to do it.