Buster's Mal Heart (2016) File

Buster’s Mal Heart is a surreal, slow-burn psychological trip that feels like a cousin to Mr. Robot or Donnie Darko . It’s definitely not for everyone, but it’s a fascinating watch if you like movies that make you piece things together yourself.

Jonah is a tired concierge working the graveyard shift at a hotel, trying to provide for his wife and daughter. His life starts to unravel after a chance encounter with a conspiracy-obsessed drifter (DJ Qualls). Buster's Mal Heart (2016)

This was one of his first big starring film roles, and he carries the movie. He is equally convincing as a sleep-deprived worker and a frantic, bearded hermit. Buster’s Mal Heart is a surreal, slow-burn psychological

Director Sarah Adina Smith creates a cold, lonely, and slightly "off" feeling throughout, using the vast Montana landscapes to highlight Jonah's isolation. Jonah is a tired concierge working the graveyard

It’s a deep dive into burnout, grief, and how the "grind" of modern life can literally break someone’s mind. Buster's Mal Heart (2016)