Dark City(1998) -

Critics and fans alike frequently praise the film's "astonishing" visual sense, which blends German Expressionism with futuristic comic book aesthetics. “Dark City” (1998) Throwback Thursday Film Review

Alex Proyas's is a landmark of science fiction and neo-noir, often described as a visionary achievement that predates and arguably outclasses The Matrix in its philosophical depth. It follows John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell), who wakes up in a bathtub with no memory, only to find he is the prime suspect in a series of murders. As he evades both the police and a group of pale, mysterious beings known as "The Strangers," he discovers that his world is a manufactured experiment where reality and memories are literally reshaped every night at midnight. A Masterpiece of Style and Atmosphere Dark City(1998)