If you've never seen a Stanley Kubrick film, don't worry — you're not alone, but you are missing out on something haunting, hypnotic, and undeniably brilliant. Kubrick didn’t just make movies; he carved cinematic monoliths that still cast a shadow over modern film. His works are eerie, provocative, and sometimes so visually overwhelming they feel like lucid dreams you can't wake up from. So if you're ready to step into the twisted, elegant, and eerily symmetrical world of one of cinema’s boldest visionaries — here’s where to start.
8 Kubrick Films That’ll Ruin 'Normal' Movies for You Forever

Once you enter his world, there’s no going back to basic.
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