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Heat Vision's top movies of 2025 highlight a strong year for genre films, especially horror, with notable entries like '28 Years Later' and innovative cross-genre works, while superhero and action movies had mixed receptions. The list features a diverse array of films, from horror masterpieces to unique superhero stories and international hits, reflecting a vibrant year in genre cinema.
At the American Film Market (AFM) in Las Vegas, independent film executives are increasingly focusing on genre films, particularly horror and action, due to their built-in audiences and international appeal. This shift comes as drama and comedy titles are seen as riskier investments. Notable projects include the final film in George A. Romero's zombie franchise and several high-profile action films. The move to Vegas has been costly for exhibitors, but the centralized location is expected to improve efficiency.
The Toronto International Film Festival showcased a range of films, including Agnieszka Holland's "Green Border," which explores the migrant crisis at the border between Poland and Belarus with deep feeling and restrained outrage. Other highlights included Richard Linklater's "Hit Man," a tonally pitch-perfect comedy, and a variety of genre films. The festival's abundance of offerings makes it a reliable gauge of the state of the art and industry, with notable films like Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers" and Cord Jefferson's biting satire "American Fiction." While there were some unfortunate selections, the Wavelengths lineup offered truly different and transcendent films.
The John Wick franchise, which began with a hitman avenging his dog's death, has transformed into a successful and unique action movie franchise that combines influences from Sergio Leone, South Korean cinema, and the Wachowskis. The franchise offers a more adult-friendly alternative to superhero movies and has built a world around action as a storytelling tool. With the release of John Wick: Chapter 4, the franchise continues to expand with spinoff movies and a TV series.