Self Reliance HuluJake Johnson makes his directorial debut in Self Reliance, a sci-fi dystopian comedy where he also plays the lead role in. In this bizarre movie, a guy stuck in a boring life routine gets the opportunity to compete in a complicated game for rich people on the dark web that seems simple enough: stay alive, and win $1,000,000. Imagine David Fincher’s The Game crossed with the “White Bear” episode of Black Mirror, with a little bit of Johnson’s typical New Girl Nick Miller charm thrown in. It’s a strange mix, but also a fun movie that’s worth a watch. Stream It HereLisa FrankensteinFocus FeaturesLisa Frankenstein tells the story of a girl (Kathryn Newton) who worships a long-dead dude immortalized as a statue (Cole Sprouse)… only for him to be resurrected back to life unexpectedly. The movie—which also marks the directorial debut for Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin—didn’t exactly set the box office on fire, but it was a fun, campy ride that horror comedy fans will probably love as a cult favorite. Think of it as a spiritual sequel to underrated 2000s horror comedy, Jennifer’s Body (the two share a screenwriter in Diablo Cody).Stream It HereMadame Web Sony PicturesThis movie is truly beyond terrible. Not only does the plot make no sense and the dialogue sound like it was written by someone who’s never heard human beings talk before, but there are so many moments where the speaking doesn’t even match up with whoever’s talking’s mouth. That being… Click below to read the full story from Men’s Health
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