The Finger Points (1931)

Many have interpreted Maya Deren’s Meshes of the Afternoon as a dream sequence, but what if the repetitive scenes we are given are not dreams but, a time loop.

Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.

Based on the best-selling novel by Angie Thomas and a maxim of the late Tupac Shakur.

The Slumber Party Massacre wonderfully combines the suspense of its horror with its commentary on gender, creating a memorable slasher classic that began a horror trilogy entirely written and directed by women.

Although bogged down by a slow pace and moralistic intent, ‘Deadly Garage Sale’ (2022) makes the most of its silly and nonsensical premise.

Elsewhere is less than fourteen minutes long, but it delivers a more emotional impact than most feature-length films.