The Cabin in the Woods
Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison
A group of kids go to a remote cabin in the woods where their fate is unknowingly controlled by technicians as part of a world-wide conspiracy where all horror movie clichés are revealed to be part of an elaborate sacrifice ritual.
Why you'll love it
While not directly about Superman, it subverts typical horror and superhero tropes, leading to unexpected and terrifying outcomes.
Chronicle
Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.
Why you'll love it
A found footage film that explores the darker side of gaining superpowers, leading to tragic consequences.
Brightburn
Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
Why you'll love it
A dark twist on the superhero genre, where a young boy with superpowers turns into a malevolent force.