directed by: Richard Kelly, year: 2001
actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Drew Barrymore

Donnie Darko is a psychological thriller that delves into the life of a troubled teenager, Donnie, who narrowly escapes a bizarre accident. As he explores his own psyche, he encounters a mysterious figure in a rabbit costume who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. As Donnie grapples with his own sanity, the film explores themes of time travel, existential dread, and the nature of reality, culminating in a surreal and thought-provoking narrative.

Time Travel, Parallel Universes, Mental Health, Teen Angst, Existentialism, Inner Demons, Fringe Science, Delusion, Postmodern, Disintegration, Psychological Conflict, Time Lapse, Unexplained Events, Psychological Complexity, Peculiarities, Misfits, Reflection, Dimension Travel, Alternate Timeline, Timing, Entropy