Melancholia (2011) This inventive drama charts the disintegrating relationship between newly married twentysomething Justine and her melancholy sister, Claire, just as Earth hurtles toward certain collision with a newly discovered planet.

Melancholia (2011)

This inventive drama charts the disintegrating relationship between newly married twentysomething Justine and her melancholy sister, Claire, just as Earth hurtles toward certain collision with a newly discovered planet.

Sleeping Beauty (2011) In this dark tale, a young college student takes a decidedly offbeat job: As a “sleeping beauty,” she’s paid to be fondled or otherwise handled by strangers while in a sedated slumber. Soon, however, she begins to wonder what she’s submitting to.

Sleeping Beauty (2011)

In this dark tale, a young college student takes a decidedly offbeat job: As a “sleeping beauty,” she’s paid to be fondled or otherwise handled by strangers while in a sedated slumber. Soon, however, she begins to wonder what she’s submitting to.

Beautiful Boy (2010) Bill and Kate are on the verge of separating when the unthinkable happens: Their 18-year-old son goes on a shooting spree at his college, then kills himself. While coping with their grief, Bill and Kate struggle to figure out what went wrong.

Beautiful Boy (2010)

Bill and Kate are on the verge of separating when the unthinkable happens: Their 18-year-old son goes on a shooting spree at his college, then kills himself. While coping with their grief, Bill and Kate struggle to figure out what went wrong.

Beetlejuice (1988) Thanks to an untimely demise via drowning, a young couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) end up as poltergeists in their New England farmhouse, where they fail to meet the challenge of scaring away the insufferable new owners, who want to make drastic changes. In desperation, the undead newlyweds turn to an expert frightmeister (Michael Keaton), but he’s got a diabolical agenda of his own. This dark comedy classic snagged an Oscar for Best Makeup.

Beetlejuice (1988)

Thanks to an untimely demise via drowning, a young couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) end up as poltergeists in their New England farmhouse, where they fail to meet the challenge of scaring away the insufferable new owners, who want to make drastic changes. In desperation, the undead newlyweds turn to an expert frightmeister (Michael Keaton), but he’s got a diabolical agenda of his own. This dark comedy classic snagged an Oscar for Best Makeup.

Twister (1996) In this dizzying, effects-driven drama, two scientists (Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton) chase tornadoes in their quest to record and study them. Taking a backseat to the wild and visually mesmerizing storms are subplots concerning a failing marriage, childhood trauma and corporate ethics. The film received multiple Academy Awards for its spectacular sound and visual effects (including the famous flying cow).

Twister (1996)

In this dizzying, effects-driven drama, two scientists (Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton) chase tornadoes in their quest to record and study them. Taking a backseat to the wild and visually mesmerizing storms are subplots concerning a failing marriage, childhood trauma and corporate ethics. The film received multiple Academy Awards for its spectacular sound and visual effects (including the famous flying cow).

Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010) Filmed in April 2009 during a stop on his Hilarious tour, Emmy-winning comedy writer Louis C.K. brings his caustic wit to the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wis., offering up his unique and uncensored take on sex, parenting and more. Honest, politically incorrect and profane to the core, Hilarious is the first-ever stand-up comedy film to screen at Sundance, though it marks Louis C.K.’s third entry in the illustrious festival.

Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)

Filmed in April 2009 during a stop on his Hilarious tour, Emmy-winning comedy writer Louis C.K. brings his caustic wit to the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wis., offering up his unique and uncensored take on sex, parenting and more. Honest, politically incorrect and profane to the core, Hilarious is the first-ever stand-up comedy film to screen at Sundance, though it marks Louis C.K.’s third entry in the illustrious festival.

Being Human (US) (2011) Boston roommates Aidan, Josh and Sally are your average twenty-somethings — except that they’re also a vampire, werewolf and ghost, respectively. All three struggle with their supernatural identities while trying to get by in the human world.

Being Human (US) (2011)

Boston roommates Aidan, Josh and Sally are your average twenty-somethings — except that they’re also a vampire, werewolf and ghost, respectively. All three struggle with their supernatural identities while trying to get by in the human world.

That Thing You Do! (1996) Tom Hanks wrote and directed this tribute to the bubblegum bands of early rock ‘n’ roll. In 1964, teenage garage band The One-ders — singer Jimmy (Johnathon Schaech), guitarist Lenny (Steve Zahn), drummer Guy (Tom Everett Scott) and a nameless bass player (Ethan Embry) — become an overnight sensation when their debut song jumps to the top of the charts. But internal tensions threaten to make the group’s fall just as rapid as their rise.

That Thing You Do! (1996)

Tom Hanks wrote and directed this tribute to the bubblegum bands of early rock ‘n’ roll. In 1964, teenage garage band The One-ders — singer Jimmy (Johnathon Schaech), guitarist Lenny (Steve Zahn), drummer Guy (Tom Everett Scott) and a nameless bass player (Ethan Embry) — become an overnight sensation when their debut song jumps to the top of the charts. But internal tensions threaten to make the group’s fall just as rapid as their rise.

Heathers (1989) Veronica Sawyer hates the girls in her popular clique. Enter mysterious newcomer J.D., who offers her the perfect — albeit deadly — solution to end the Heathers’ social tyranny in this cult-favorite black comedy.

Heathers (1989)

Veronica Sawyer hates the girls in her popular clique. Enter mysterious newcomer J.D., who offers her the perfect — albeit deadly — solution to end the Heathers’ social tyranny in this cult-favorite black comedy.

The Mothman Prophecies (2002) Reporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror and unthinkable chaos when fate draws him to a sleepy West Virginia town whose residents are being visited by a great winged shape that sows hideous nightmares and fevered visions.

The Mothman Prophecies (2002)

Reporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror and unthinkable chaos when fate draws him to a sleepy West Virginia town whose residents are being visited by a great winged shape that sows hideous nightmares and fevered visions.