20 Surprisingly GOOD Movies on Prime Video

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  • @DarrenVanDam
    @DarrenVanDam  Рік тому +88

    20. Nekrotronic
    19. The Double
    18. Inconceivable
    17. Transit
    16. Inside
    15. JCVD
    14. Snitch
    13. Things to do in Denver When You’re Dead
    12. The Man From Nowhere
    11. Observe and Report
    10. Burning
    9. Avengement
    8. Coherence
    7. Tell No One
    6. Bones and All
    5. Light of My Life
    4. Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
    3. Running Scared
    2. Dear Zachary
    1. I Saw the Devil
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    • @justaguy6100
      @justaguy6100 Рік тому +8

      Awesome! One not mentioned, rather old but excellent, is "The Name Of The Rose."

    • @EtonieE25
      @EtonieE25 Рік тому +1

      Yep an oldie but still a goodie 👍

    • @KonaGal
      @KonaGal Рік тому

      Thanks Darren, your reviews are the best for my family and I .. 5 Stars *

    • @wandachamberssomrajit2260
      @wandachamberssomrajit2260 Рік тому

      Running Scared is one of my favorite movies.

    • @citizenx3801
      @citizenx3801 Рік тому

      We love you bro. Thank you.

  • @DevinEDB
    @DevinEDB Рік тому +8

    I saw Dear Zachary years ago and it broke me. I sometimes think about watching it again, but it's takes so much out of you

  • @mikejackson2228
    @mikejackson2228 Рік тому +19

    The other Running Scare, from 1986, with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines is one of the best movies I've ever seen in my life. I watched that movie well over 30 times.

    • @mikejackson2228
      @mikejackson2228 Рік тому +1

      It's on Tubi right now.

    • @seankane9279
      @seankane9279 Рік тому +1

      Oh no, the answer is Ipswich clams. Billy scene watching Jeopardy.

    • @playedout148
      @playedout148 Рік тому

      "Calling all cars!!!..." 😂

    • @seankane9279
      @seankane9279 Рік тому +2

      @@playedout148 I have the right to remain silent, so listen to this (Joey Pants holds his breath).

    • @pauldoree3967
      @pauldoree3967 Рік тому +3

      As is the wonderful theme music sung by Michael McDonald. I have the film in my collection, love it.

  • @mikestic5656
    @mikestic5656 Рік тому +9

    The man from nowhere and I saw the devil are my two fave South Korean films. The surprise watching I saw the devil thinking it was some supernatural film to finding out what the movie was about was amazing

  • @lissankifle9530
    @lissankifle9530 Рік тому +7

    Memories of Murder (2003), the good the bad the weird (2008), the Chaser (2008), a Dirty Carnival (2006), New World (2013) are examples of the golden age of South Korean films 2003 - 2013.

  • @KaiTiura
    @KaiTiura Рік тому +3

    First; Peanut is cool! She looks like a sweetheart.
    Dude, I LOVE your content! Always enjoy your listings for their honest approach to the benefits and caveats of the suggestions. And... your humility is appreciated as well. So many reviewers are full of themselves, as though we should all agree with their choices. You don't do that; you give details and why we may or may not like a movie, then tell us why you recommend it. Refreshing always.
    Take care of your pup. These long-time friends (family members) give us so much and deserve whatever we can give them. Kudos to you both. Thanks for the reviews!

  • @riversong4311
    @riversong4311 Рік тому +4

    I'm a big fan of South Korean films. I saw the movie I Saw the Devil and it became my number 1 film knocking Train to Busan to number 2. I think I'll watch it again. Great list so thank you for the suggestions.

    • @mikepanick9362
      @mikepanick9362 Рік тому

      A Tale of Two Sisters is one of my all time favorite movies, South Korea has so many excellent films in multiple genres. 😎

  • @dustinpage5943
    @dustinpage5943 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for pumping Running Scared! I have told soo many ppl about it who had never seen it and they all loved it. It really is a hidden gem of a movie, one of my favorites.

  • @kuramobay2445
    @kuramobay2445 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for including a couple of low-budget recommendations. Secondly, I saw The Devil is truly mindblowing for any one new to Korean cinema.

  • @kellyharrison5184
    @kellyharrison5184 Рік тому +2

    We always appreciate your reviews, and totally jive with your assessments.

  • @esteban8681
    @esteban8681 Рік тому +6

    Running Scared was a wild movie. I loved how they dealt with " that couple" . Definitely worth watching.

  • @tonytroup5842
    @tonytroup5842 Рік тому +1

    Holy crap, you were right running scared is an outstanding f’ing movie! I can’t believe I missed this earlier. Thanks for wading through all the wheat and the chaff to find the good ones! This is my favorite channel!

  • @davidbrown4271
    @davidbrown4271 Рік тому +4

    So many good movies on your list I can’t decide what to watch first , well done sir love ❤️ your channel.

  • @brentbaldwin7923
    @brentbaldwin7923 Рік тому +3

    I constantly look forward to your videos, Darren.....always give me a list of movies to watch/rewatch. Thanks for your efforts and acumen!

  • @User_Un_Friendly
    @User_Un_Friendly Рік тому +6

    The original "Running Scared" 1986 is an awesome comedy buddy cop movie. 😉🙂😋

  • @mamadukes911
    @mamadukes911 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! I see 6 movies to check out that I’ve never heard of! I always enjoy your channel.

  • @MJ-ge6jz
    @MJ-ge6jz Рік тому +1

    I have to say this list of movies is one of your better top shelf recommendations. Thx for the research, I will be entertained for days.

  • @jessegarcia6909
    @jessegarcia6909 Рік тому +4

    Things to do in Denver is one of my all time favorites. Andy Garcia is such a smooth character. Boat Drinks! Running Scared is also so killer, the parallels of playing out like Grim Fairy Tales makes it so amazing. The Hansel and Gretel scene is creepy AF.

  • @imnotgonnasay3612
    @imnotgonnasay3612 Рік тому +3

    STILL the most underrated channel and host on youtube!!! You are so good at this, Darren, how do you not have 10 billion subs??? I just discovered Scott Adkins in The Debt Collector (great chemistry between the leads) so I'm really looking forward to watching Avengement!

  • @pjwulfman
    @pjwulfman Рік тому +1

    JCVD has been sitting in my need to be watched pile for far too long. Thanks for the push. Also, Running Scared is an awesome flick. When I think of Walker it’s this movie that comes up first.

  • @johnlombardo7816
    @johnlombardo7816 Рік тому +5

    running scared is so intense, but very dark. Paul and Vera do an amazing job as do the kids in the movie, and of course Chaz P kills it!!

  • @MerrynBerry
    @MerrynBerry Рік тому +2

    Good list as always. Curious not to see The Wailing on here with your South Korea appreciation.

  • @thandiwechebet6770
    @thandiwechebet6770 Рік тому +1

    Your recommendations are always top notch👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thank you for your hard work

  • @JerryCthulhu
    @JerryCthulhu Рік тому +6

    Nekrotronic was surprisingly good. Excellent recommendation.

  • @Wintersoldier73
    @Wintersoldier73 Рік тому

    I had an 18 year old Jack Russell, Mac, who passed in March. Peanut made me smile. Senior dogs are special. Great list.

  • @mikejackson2228
    @mikejackson2228 Рік тому +7

    Dark Blue, Soldier and Breakdown are three of the best movies Kurt Russel has ever done, excluding Big Trouble in Little China which really just stands on its own. Side Effects is also a really good movie.

    • @jamesszymanski1814
      @jamesszymanski1814 Рік тому +2

      Executive Decision is another non-Carpenter film that really holds up, and is a great "Jack Ryan " type role for Russell. And yes, Breakdown is an underrated gem.

    • @mikejackson2228
      @mikejackson2228 Рік тому

      That's true, however I speak on the trinity because very few have seen them all.@@jamesszymanski1814

  • @theplanetruth
    @theplanetruth Рік тому +3

    2:04 This faintly reminded me of that scene with Jack Nicholson in five easy pieces.

  • @AmericanHorse-sg9oc
    @AmericanHorse-sg9oc Рік тому +3

    Just finished watching Dear Zachary.
    Darren nailed it. Mindblowingly sad and inspiring.

  • @bjosfbjosf1802
    @bjosfbjosf1802 Рік тому

    Big thanks for the really helpful recommendations. Some I've come across on Prime yet haven't watched and others I've never heard of. Especially appreciate the hard to find foreign suggestions.

  • @salemslotandmore8278
    @salemslotandmore8278 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the Video 😀

  • @WheeledWarrior69
    @WheeledWarrior69 Рік тому +3

    There are a lot of movies on this list I need to watch. While I have seen the D&D movie because people were raving about it so much, I didn't love it as much as others. Yes it was a good movie with some funny parts but I don't think it deserved such a great big hype as it got.

  • @artemisnectar7
    @artemisnectar7 Рік тому +3

    #FC awesome sauce list!! Thx👍🏽🍻🍿

  • @goofsaddggkle7351
    @goofsaddggkle7351 Рік тому

    This is an incredible list! I’ve seen a few of them but lots of new ones to me. Thanks!

  • @Jacko825
    @Jacko825 Рік тому +2

    Just watched Dear Zachary, a gut wrencher. Very good.

  • @WestonEvans
    @WestonEvans Рік тому +7

    I’ll tell you what, even if your videos somehow do end up out of circulation, you’ve done _such_ a good job building your brand, I’ll end up looking you up when I want to hear some good/ rare/ strange/ scary/ even weird movie recommendations. And just like that, right back into circulation.
    And I won’t ask you to sort of cut your own neck so to speak, but can anyone recommend, like, movie UA-cam channels they might like to check out? Particularly like horror movie recommendations? I’ve seen a few here and there talking about their favorites and whatnot but idk just looking for something more obscure. Something maybe not available for streaming, something worth questing for watching.

    • @DarrenVanDam
      @DarrenVanDam  Рік тому +3

      Look up SPOOKYASTRONAUTS

    • @traciharris8739
      @traciharris8739 Рік тому

      Try ghost pirate entertainment I like

    • @barbstephenson8045
      @barbstephenson8045 Рік тому

      SPOOKY ASTRONAUTS & FLICK CONNECTION are the 2 UA-cam channels I absolutely rely on. Both give information that is extremely helpful when choosing what to watch.
      GHOST PIRATE seems like a nice guy.

  • @n3u3rotica
    @n3u3rotica Рік тому +1

    COHERENCE IS FKN INSANE!!! I watched it during the early part of the pandemic. THAT MOVIE IS FKN MIND-BLOWING! A REAL MIND-FK!!! So cool to see someone else who's seen it.

  • @EtonieE25
    @EtonieE25 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the list 👍

  • @frankgonzalez222
    @frankgonzalez222 Рік тому

    Thanks, Darren. I've loaded up on my list! I always love your recommendations and can't wait to start on these new ones.

  • @vperkv6554
    @vperkv6554 Рік тому +2

    Running scared was pretty good, i havnt seen it since it was released. Hope it still holds up. Im going to put it on my list.

  • @lgarner7581
    @lgarner7581 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your channel Darren! Thank you for including foreign films and a speedometer for foreign films. I have an odd attention span in that I understand foreign films reflect the culture they from... as an example I own two versions of the 47 ronin story from Japan. Talk about slow burn films. The two I have are Readers Digest equivalents, on is about two hours and forty five minutes abd the longer is over three and a half hours. Yes, one needs to bein a mood for them... but they have such beauty and show insight to the popular current Japanese take on this foundational story of their past. These films open up minds to how a culture thinks and lives according to firmly held beliefs.
    Keep up the good work from a newer subscriber

  • @andreashaynes3346
    @andreashaynes3346 Рік тому +1

    Great FLICK CONNECTION Darren. Love to see AVENGEMENT in your recommendations; without doubt Scott Adkins at his finest. Many thanks for sharing with us. Great to see Peanut still good health and enjoying Sundays 👍👍👍

  • @therealtmac0001
    @therealtmac0001 Рік тому +1

    Coherence is a perfect example of story overcoming budget. Highly recommended.

  • @roel.vinckens
    @roel.vinckens Рік тому +1

    Autumn is upon us...
    And thanks to Darren I'm loving the shorter days and longer nights !
    Thanks !

  • @pavXX
    @pavXX 5 місяців тому

    Interesting list, will certainly add a few names I haven't seen yet.
    Also, "The Man From Nowhere" was awesome.. as was JCVD.

  • @spacecrimebeatz
    @spacecrimebeatz Рік тому +1

    I completely agree on your DnD take! Was genuinely surprised how fun it was. laughed out loud quite a few times

  • @saraseveryn8650
    @saraseveryn8650 11 місяців тому +1

    I am a big fan of Observe & Report. Comedy and tragedy.
    I also like coen bros.' Burn After Reading.

  • @imkkate
    @imkkate 11 місяців тому

    Peanut is actually the most adorable thing ever 😫💕

  • @Scoharr
    @Scoharr 11 місяців тому

    Nice job - great, descriptive summaries and insights. Thanks

  • @S1L3NTG4M3R
    @S1L3NTG4M3R Рік тому +3

    👍 thanks again!! :)

  • @bjones8470
    @bjones8470 Рік тому +27

    Things To Do In Denver is a fantastic movie

  • @anthonyfaccaro7118
    @anthonyfaccaro7118 Рік тому

    Anytime anybody asks me to suggest something to watch, my go to suggestion is dear zachary. Best doc ive ever seen, and no ones ever heard of it which is a shame. First video of yours i watched you mentioned it, and i knew then that id like this channel.

  • @sammccoy3944
    @sammccoy3944 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoy Running scared. Been watching that one for awhile. Crazy good

  • @johnson2jr
    @johnson2jr Рік тому

    @DarrenVanDam As far as Korean movies, I love the ones on your list. But my personal favorite is The Yellow Sea. Great work Darren!

  • @samyouel4596
    @samyouel4596 Рік тому +1

    just wanted to say that i watched Kill list that you recommended last vid...... bro.....that was not expected

  • @spreiselbeerleprv
    @spreiselbeerleprv Рік тому

    What an amazing list, very well done! 👍👍👍

  • @MrMrmetro
    @MrMrmetro Рік тому

    You do a great job with your picks! Love the way you present. Saves me a lot of time.

  • @silverstar4289
    @silverstar4289 Рік тому

    Thanks First time viewer. I agree Korean flicks are fresh and surprising at times. There is a good one about a group of North Korean hit squad who are sent south. End up developing as their own form of family.

  • @Whocares1987
    @Whocares1987 Рік тому +8

    The two best movies on this list are both from Korea. Burning and I Saw The Devil. Both of those movies are masterpieces imo. Burning is like a puzzle or a book, it’s subtle and complex and lot going on underneath the surface. I Saw The Devil is just insane in every way. Absolutely brutal. Along with The Wailing and Parasite it’s one of my favorite SK movies of all time
    Coherence is killer as well for a low budget movie. The plot really doesn’t call for a big budget anyways. It has an eerie vibe that’s pretty cool.
    As far as newer stuff I thoroughly enjoyed Inside and Bones & All

    • @nelsongallegos6899
      @nelsongallegos6899 Рік тому

      If you enjoyed those I think you'll like, "the wailing" fantastic movie

    • @standoughope
      @standoughope Рік тому

      You speak as if you've seen all of the films on the list, have you?

    • @Whocares1987
      @Whocares1987 Рік тому

      @@nelsongallegos6899 read my comment again

    • @Whocares1987
      @Whocares1987 Рік тому

      @@standoughopemost of them. Are you here to tell me that Nekrotronic deserves my number one spot instead?

    • @standoughope
      @standoughope Рік тому

      @@Whocares1987 Nope, never saw that. Most of these are new to me. I started Tell No One a little while ago.

  • @DodgeDartSongs
    @DodgeDartSongs Рік тому

    Really enjoyed Avengement-thank you for the tip!

  • @Generali087
    @Generali087 Рік тому +1

    I love all the South Korean recommendations.

  • @7streetoak
    @7streetoak Рік тому

    Looking forward to "Burning," "Dungeons and Dragons," and "Running Scared." Still saying nope to "Bones and All." Recommending "Tell No One" and "I Saw the Devil." Usually not my genre, but you got me good this time, Darren!

  • @manueloliveira200
    @manueloliveira200 Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed Coherence. Great movie on a small budget.

  • @johnlombardo7816
    @johnlombardo7816 Рік тому +1

    coherence was a lot of fun, very thought provoking.

  • @misanthropicmusings4596
    @misanthropicmusings4596 Рік тому

    I Saw The Devil -- one of my favorite thrillers of all time!!! Good pick Darren!

  • @jessasdad
    @jessasdad Рік тому +1

    I watched Dungeons & Dragons expecting the worst…..but I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended!

  • @FlashThundarr
    @FlashThundarr Рік тому

    Running Scared is great. 👍 haven't seen that one in years!!! Great list as always

  • @Apostate_Alexei
    @Apostate_Alexei Рік тому +1

    I've always been a huge Monica Bellucci fan too 😍😍😍

  • @largepaw8761
    @largepaw8761 Рік тому +3

    I have watched Avengement over 10 times, great movie!!

    • @EtonieE25
      @EtonieE25 Рік тому

      FECK ME it musta done ur brain in! 🤣
      Absolutely brilliant film and the acting and fight scenes were amazing 👍👍👍👍

  • @annwaters9484
    @annwaters9484 Рік тому +12

    Any decent movie on Prime costs more money

    • @ac1dflare937
      @ac1dflare937 Рік тому +3

      Wrong

    • @Maya_Pinion
      @Maya_Pinion Рік тому +2

      Well, in my experience,when I find an old goodie on prime( am a member) suddenly it will require 1.99 or 3.99 to view. WHAT-

    • @annwaters9484
      @annwaters9484 Рік тому

      @@Maya_Pinion exactly!

  • @DarthWinterMadness
    @DarthWinterMadness 10 місяців тому

    Just started to watch and, I don't know about their movies but Prime does have pretty good Shows. Including The Boys, Reacher and Invincible.
    Cheers from France! 🍻

  • @mikeyc7072
    @mikeyc7072 Рік тому

    Good call on "I Saw The Devil" - excellent movie that never lets go!!

  • @francisc1854
    @francisc1854 Рік тому

    Funny, I almost never go on again cause I hate navigating it and I don’t ever think of acting great coming from it, so far you listed some bangers, in my second video from your channel and is a breath of fresh air. You mention some real gems.. some I’ve seen , some I haven’t but the beauty is they’re not really mentioned often. Great taste, Definitely my style .

  • @jtchapman75
    @jtchapman75 Рік тому +1

    Just watched Dear Zach based on your recommendation. No spoilers, just, Damn.

  • @tallboy2234
    @tallboy2234 Рік тому

    Seems like a Solid List. Gonna check a bunch of them out. 😉👍 And “I Saw the Devil” is nearly a masterpiece that I watched more than a year ago from one of your previous lists. 😮 OMG Everyone, Begin Here!!!

  • @kobuseksteen411
    @kobuseksteen411 Рік тому

    Try Bittersweet Life, also from Korea. It's a mob/hitman movie and one of my favorites. Also if you haven't seen The Good, the Bad and the Weird, that is a must see from Korea.

  • @stevendavis8734
    @stevendavis8734 Рік тому

    Good call on Nekrotronic… watched last night and a fun B movie. Little bit of Ghostbusters vibe.

  • @justcruisin109
    @justcruisin109 Рік тому

    Thanks for doing the leg work to make the recommendations. When I looked for Nekrotronic it didn’t find it and the D&D movie was a rental - not included with the Prime Video ‘free’ movies. I think you said that these were included in the Prime Video but it may depend on your region I guess. Cheers

  • @amaurycruz5512
    @amaurycruz5512 9 місяців тому

    Love this channel because i find movies that,I haven’t see 😊

  • @Scoupe400
    @Scoupe400 Рік тому

    … in the USA.
    In the UK, I can give a heads up it seems to be a bit of Johnny Depp season and while the usual fun hallow films are there, there’s also some that I’d never heard of and worth a try - less mainstream as he will give anything a go.

  • @ctaylor8009
    @ctaylor8009 Рік тому +1

    I watched "Dear Zachary" because of your recommendation. Damn you. Much pain 😩😫😤😡

  • @iz7979
    @iz7979 Рік тому +1

    Great list. Just saw dungeons and dragons.

  • @adamlyman8293
    @adamlyman8293 Рік тому

    Thanks for the Dungeon & Dragons recommendation. My wife and I loved it.

  • @charliedevico
    @charliedevico Рік тому

    If not for you I would have not looked at Nekotronic twice. Huge Wyrmwood fan and this film was a perfect low fi sci-fi/horror. Perfect for a tropical storm Saturday night viewing.

  • @kenttsui6024
    @kenttsui6024 Рік тому

    thanks for the recommendations! In this day and age, mining for good movies in the past is worth it!

  • @EdKrisiak
    @EdKrisiak Рік тому

    I have not seen or heard of Running Scared.. I was not even aware of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves..I Saw the Devil .. Never heard of it. Go figure. Thanks for the recommendations!!!

  • @Xxxero42
    @Xxxero42 Рік тому

    Avengement is amazing. It's pretty much my go to if I can't find anything to watch.
    Dungeons and Dragons I loved. Even tho I used to play D&D when I was younger, I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. It was a really fun watch.
    Running scared is probably my favorite Paul Walker movie.

  • @hsantamaria3240
    @hsantamaria3240 11 місяців тому

    Burning is a slow burn, but its a good type of slow burn. Much watch!

  • @debaser7514
    @debaser7514 Рік тому

    Thanks dude, put a few on my list

  • @jplewing
    @jplewing Рік тому

    Dear Zachary was a GREAT recommendation

  • @uncleeric3317
    @uncleeric3317 Рік тому

    Highly recommend JCVD. Great movie.

  • @constantdoodle32
    @constantdoodle32 11 місяців тому +1

    JCVD made me cry. Such a good movie

  • @willie9537
    @willie9537 Рік тому +1

    Coherence was pleasent surprise.

  • @JuanChavez-ft6cy
    @JuanChavez-ft6cy Рік тому

    LOVE LOVE ABSOLUTELY LOVE AVENGEMENT, easily one of my favorite movies in my top 5 thank you again for the recommendation.

  • @Mr.Dee7178
    @Mr.Dee7178 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @Vladtheimpaler5211
    @Vladtheimpaler5211 Рік тому +2

    Another great video sir!

  • @alexzapf6422
    @alexzapf6422 Рік тому

    Running Scared is excellent. Loved it.

  • @rig-zag
    @rig-zag Рік тому +1

    They just added "The Covenant" on Prime as well, which is a rock solid flick!

  • @Put-that-down
    @Put-that-down Рік тому

    Just watched nekrotronic. Thanks for the pick.

  • @hilo4noff1
    @hilo4noff1 Рік тому

    Thank God for this channel. It's like a barnes and noble drive up window when you just want a playboy magazine.

  • @doesthreeswithease
    @doesthreeswithease Рік тому

    Avengement is nice. If you like Adkins like I do, you'll enjoy it. Scott Adkins is really underrated as an actor