Wilder

Reeling from the trauma of an abusive husband and father of her son, a mother has fearfully locked away and hidden any sense of it in the basement from her young son. Inevitably, when the boy suddenly discovers it, his juvenile and unguided spirit is tempted to set it free.

Directed by James Hawksley, Wilder leans on a strong ensemble — Felix Snow, Lauren Vandenbrook, Stephen Oates — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.