Acid Rain

Benjamin, a housebound teen in the 90s, is kept isolated in the basement of his home by his overprotective mother. She fears the world is too dangerous for her son and desires to keep him in a perpetual state of dependency. Benjamin, longing for a sense of individuality, begins to rebel in hopes of finally escaping to a better future in the real world.

Directed by Matthew Charrouf, Acid Rain leans on a strong ensemble — Kimberly Harsch, Collin Kittrell, Devon Murphy — 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 2019.