City(1998) — Dark

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)