Cruelty 

Knives Out doesn’t just defy the whodunit narrative, it uses the weaknesses to its advantage. It’s well aware of the genre’s faults and tropes

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

The way Jeannette has to deal with child neglect makes her insecure about her parents and how she was brought up and raised in the United States. This continues into adulthood, where Jeannette becomes a successful journalist and is frequently asked about her parents by others.

As a cultural touchstone, Jaws has launched a thousand parodies, tributes, and memorable quotes.

'The Invisible Man' triumphs in tension even as it drops the ball on genuine surprise for the audience.

'The Patient' is bound by four walls and a mediocre ending that leaves you wanting more.