15. Father Stu (2022) It’s not uncommon for celebrities to turn to spirituality sometime in their lives. Think Russell Brand or Shia LaBeouf (who gave an amazing performance inPadre Piorecently). Mark Wahlberg is also one of them. Found preaching the motto “Stay prayed up” on his social media accounts, the actor turned away from his past life of drugs and violence to become a devout Catholic. Mark Wahlberg’s life story mirrors that of Stuart Long, later known as Father Stu, who’s the centerpiece of this biopic....

15. Animal Factory (2000) Steve Buscemi has a mute presence inAnimal Factory—not just from his wordlessly condescending character, but also his role behind the camera. The Hollywood actor has directed several movies you probably haven’t seen, including this gritty neo-noir. InAnimal Factory, Edward Furlong (who also starred in the 1998 dramaAmerican History X, which partially took place in prison) plays young Ron Decker who’s new to the rough world and rules of prison gangs....

15. M3GAN (2022) We’re kicking things off with a recent blockbuster that shows us just how scary a little girl can be—in this case, a little robot girl. Kids are notoriously selfish and possessive, but “M3GAN” (Model 3 Generative Android) takes that to the extreme. After Cady (played by Violet McGraw) loses her parents in a car accident, her auntie decides to give her a prototype robot doll. M3GAN is supposed to be the “ultimate companion,” but perhaps Cady’s aunt should have waited until they actually finished with development…...

15. The Kings of Summer (2013) Coming-of-age movies are all about self-discovery and steering that rocky minefield of adolescence. The Kings of Summerperfectly encapsulates this, telling the story of three boys (played by Nick Robinson, Moises Arias, and Gabriel Basso) who ditch home to live in the woods. Their makeshift hut provides a haven of freedom away from the shackles of lame, overbearing parents. Within the forest, they discover the true meanings of friendship, love, family, and where they really want to be headed in the world....

15. 47 Meters Down (2017) If you were to combine aquaphobia and claustrophobia into one terrifying horror film, you’d get47 Meters Down. What’s there to do when two girls are trapped underwater while cage diving, only to be stalked by sharks? It may not seem so bad on paper, but the shark attacks are actually pretty scary and nail-biting, and the end result is an entertaining survival thriller (even if the ending isn’t so great)....