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The Day of the Locust (1975)

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A disillusioned artist witnesses the dark underbelly of 1930s Hollywood’s dream factory.

Why people love it: Its haunting visual style captures Hollywood’s nightmare side, while Schlesinger’s direction turns a literary classic into a powerful critique of fame. The ensemble cast delivers unsettling performances that linger long after the credits.