Directed by Paul Schrader—the mind behind Taxi Driver —this film is an "outré sense of abandon." It tosses out realism for a garish, acidic color palette that makes the screen practically scream at you. It’s a messy, gonzo experience that shifts styles so often it feels like six movies crammed into 90 minutes. The Leads: Cage and Dafoe Unhinged

: Delivers a performance that blends his classic charisma with genuine menace, occasionally slipping into a bizarre, hilarious Humphrey Bogart impression.

The main reason to watch is the nuclear chemistry between the leads: