The Matrix to Pulp Fiction, 7 cinematic gems that redefined cinema and shaped the future of storytelling; available on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+ and more

christopher nolan‘S batman Trilogy, and more dark knightRedefined the superhero genre, presenting a gripping crime thriller that goes beyond traditional comic book storytelling. Based in Gotham City, dark knight Follows Batman (Christian Bale) as he faces his most formidable foe – the anarchist Joker (Heath Ledger). The Joker enacts sinister plans to destabilize Gotham and lead Batman to make questionable choices. Meanwhile, District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Gotham’s ‘White Knight’, struggles to bring justice to the city but becomes consumed by vengeance and transforms into the villain Two-Face. Ledger’s unforgettable performance as the Joker earned him a posthumous Academy Award, solidifying the film’s place as one of the greatest superhero films of all time.

3. Psycho – Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Slasher

Alfred Hitchcock’s crazy is a fundamental psychological thriller Which redefined horror and suspense in cinema in the 60s. The story begins with Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), a secretary who embezzles money and goes on the run, eventually checking into the remote Bates Motel. There she meets Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), a shy and awkward motel owner who is dominated by his mysterious mother. The plot takes an unexpected turn when Marion is brutally murdered in the now-iconic shower scene, turning the focus to Norman and the Bates family’s dark secrets. As Marion’s disappearance attracts the attention of her sister, her lover, and a private investigator, shocking truths about Norman’s troubled psyche and his twisted relationship with his mother are revealed in a shocking climax. The film broke cinematic conventions with its depiction of violence, sexuality and psychological depth, and its innovative narrative structure.

4. The Conjuring Universe – Amazon Prime Video

Genre: Supernatural