User: So, since it's so close to Halloween, I was thinking we should see a scary movie or psychological thriller? Something that is going to creep us out.
Assistant: I see Joker, The Lighthouse, Parasite, Countdown, Maleficent, and Zombieland are playing. Do any of those sound good?
User: Well, I've already seen Joker. The acting was incredible! Joaquin Phoenix makes you feel sadness, pity, sympathy, and even is able to make you laugh at times. I would see it again, but would prefer to see something I haven't seen yet that is dark and depressing like that film is, but maybe something with a little more paranormal or supernatural element.
Assistant: What about The Lighthouse? It seems dark and depressing. It's about two men who look after a lighthouse in a secluded location in New England. Apparently it's about isolation and sanity. That has some elements of Joker.
User: That's certainly a possibility. What about Zombieland? I really enjoyed the first one. It has zombies which bring the element of horror, but it's also really funny, and I love horror comedy.
Assistant: Then we might also want to consider The Addams Family. That's also dark humor and is about a family of goths. I enjoyed the original.
User: Yeah, that's a good point. I think I'm in the mood for something that is going to scare me more than make me laugh though. What about Parasite? That sounds scary.
Assistant: It's also a dark comedy, but it's getting great reviews and it sounds like it has a bit more mystery than say Zombieland or The Addams Family. How do you feel about Maleficent?
User: I am typically not a big fan of live action Disney films. I tend to stay away from those, so I'm going to say no to Maleficent.
Assistant: How about Countdown? It's a movie about a woman who downloads an app and finds out how long she has to live. She's also being haunted. That's a great Halloween film.
User: Yes! That's definitely at the top of the list. I love suspensful tales about death and being stalked. To me that is the epitome of the horror genre. It's a lot of fun and truly frightening because most people are afraid to die.
Assistant: Countdown only has a 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 28% on Fandango. The Lighthouse has a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 83% on Metacritic. Critics are describing it as "deeply unsettling".