The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)

When the night ocean closes around you, the calm deck shivers with an invisible menace. This dark, claustrophobic maritime horror turns the ship itself into a looming adversary, making each creak feel like a psychological meter. Joaquin Phoenix carries every scene with almost no dialogue, turning silence into an unsettling crescendo of terror. A few pacing lulls in the second act stretch the rhythm, but the relentless tension keeps the dread from slipping. You’ll find the film’s unflinching, isolating dread perfect for a solitary binge with a dimly lit room.