'The Invisible Guest' and 'The Crew' Are The Kinds of Thrillers We Don't See Much of Anymore

[NelsonG]

As we head deeper into the fall movie season, we start hearing more about smart,  adult-oriented fare that speaks as much to the intellect as to the gut. Granted, movies like The Girl on the Train, The Accountant and Arrival sound like a lot of fun, but those brainy thrillers tend to be the exception rather than the rule in Hollywood. Is it really that difficult to make a movie that doesn't insult the intelligence of potential viewers? Judging by two new European thrillers that just screened at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, the answer is, apparently, no. Both The Invisible Guest (above) and The Crew cover familiar Hollywood territory with crisp efficiency and fresh style. Both are very appealing to folks who like to be surprised, because neither takes the expected...
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