The Gift (2015)

Director: Joel Edgerton

Starring: Jason Bateman, Joel Edgerton,

A young married couple’s lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the husband’s past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years.

Joel Edgerton has some really great films on his resume and seems to be gaining popularity. ‘The Gift’ was his directorial debut, and if it is anything to go by, I’m sure we can expect amazing films from him. The film has some really great scares, with great acting, and great suspense. Joel himself is wonderful as the antagonist. Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall are equally great, but especially Bateman, me thinks. He’s just a natural. The film remains unpredictable throughout and has a very interesting twist, so much so that I really feel sorry for Simon (Bateman). This psychological thriller delivers. It was actually disturbingly good.

The film earned $59 million on a $5 million budget. It was nominated as Best Thriller film, and for Best Screenplay, and Joel Edgerton won for Best Actor.