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Top picks for Amazon Prime

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Snacks and refreshments at the ready? We’ve got a whole list of must-see flicks currently available on Amazon Prime.

  1. A Ghost Story

This spooky yet magical exploration of the afterlife follows the story of a musician (played by Casey Affleck), as he finds himself wandering the halls of his home as a spirit trying to connect with his wife (Rooney Mara).

The film attempts to join the dots between love, time and home.

 

  1. The Big Sick

This hilarious and moving rom-com is partly based on the real-life relationship between the two main actors, Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon. After

Emily is taken ill, the couple faces a tricky time as they navigate their families’ cultural differences. Voted by the American Film Institute as one of the top ten flicks of the year, this is definitely one to watch out for on Amazon Prime.

 

  1. Carrie

This classically horrifying book adaptation brings Stephen King’s original novel about anger, anxiety and discomfort to life.

If you haven’t seen this iconic picture before, we’d definitely recommend you tune in on Amazon. But be warned, this movie is not for the faint-hearted.

 

  1. Moonlight

Winner of the Best Picture Oscar in 2017, Moonlight is a highly acclaimed coming-of-age drama and certainly one not to miss.

The beautiful film dives into themes of identity, sexuality and physical and emotional abuse as it follows the life of an American man from youth to early adulthood.

 

  1. Zodiac

The real life story of the Zodiac Killer certainly captured the public's attention, as he planted puzzling letters to confuse the local press and police officers.

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Graysmith and Robert Downey Jr., this code-breaking thriller is a must-see on Amazon.

 

  1. The Girl With All the Gifts

Another fairly recent release, The Girl With All the Gifts combines young adult dystopia with grotesque monsters to create an unexpected story about survival and humanity.

A group of young people survive an apocalypse and make friends with a zombie-human hybrid after their secure facility is invaded.

 

  1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Starring the iconic Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey, this quirky rom-com follows the story of a couple that tries to erase each other from their memories.

The unique classic explores the concept of fate and whether or not we are destined to be with one person.

 

  1. The Florida Project

Last year’s The Florida Project received a lot of attention from the American Film Institute, the Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards and is definitely one to stick on the box this weekend.

The intriguing plot revolves around a six-year-old and her mother as they try to make ends meet in a motel just outside of Disney World.

 

  1. Basic Instinct

If you haven’t seen this classic flick, the 1992 neo-noir thriller centres around police detective Nick Curran as he investigates the brutal murder of a well-known rock star.

A very popular movie, it was actually quite controversial at the time of release due to its graphic sexual nature and intense scenes.

 

  1. The Hurt Locker

Despite it being almost a decade old, The Hurt Locker remains a firm favourite on Amazon Prime.

This war epic focuses on the psychological strain of combat whilst narrating the story of an Iraq War Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team.

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