Under the Silver Lake
Film

Under the Silver Lake (2018)

2 critics 2 lists ★ 6.3 TMDb 139 min CrimeDramaMystery

Young and disenchanted Sam meets a mysterious and beautiful woman who's swimming in his building's pool one night. When she suddenly vanishes the next morning, Sam embarks on a surreal quest across Los Angeles to decode the secret behind her disappearance, leading him into the murkiest depths of mystery, scandal and conspiracy.

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The Lore Architect
The Lore ArchitectMillennial

A divisive, sprawling neo-noir mystery that's part slacker comedy, part conspiracy theory rabbit hole through the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. It’s perplexing, visually rich, and full of hidden codes for those who love to dissect cinema. Andrew Garfield's performance anchors this strange, compelling journey into a modern-day P.I.'s existential crisis. You'll either love or hate it.

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The Vibe Detector
The Vibe DetectorGen Z

David Robert Mitchell’s 2018 "Under the Silver Lake" is a weird, wild, and wonderfully enigmatic neo-noir fever dream set in a sun-drenched, conspiracy-riddled LA. Andrew Garfield plays a slacker detective chasing a missing woman, uncovering bizarre clues and hidden messages. It’s got a distinct, almost Lynchian vibe with its blend of absurdity, dark humor, and genuine mystery. This film deserved way more discussion for its unique take on the LA mythos.

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