The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

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This film was before its time in many ways and a great work of art. It was also prescient in the way it predicted that it is conceivable that America's enemies could do everything in their power to make sure the US people elect and keep electing as president a man who is the most likely to do irreparable harm to his country under the guise of the best intentions. Does this prospect chill you to the bone? If this sounds too far-fetched, just take half a minute to Google the words "manchurian candidate" and "George W. Bush" on the same line and see what comes up...This film came out just before the Kennedy assassination and it sent a lot of fear into the subconscious of the American mind back in 62-63. Look up MK-Ultra and you see that brainwashing experiments are not as uncommon or impossible as one might think.This is a brilliant film.9/10

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A+One of the best crafted thrillers and films out there period. It slowly pulls you in as it piece-by-piece lays things out and drives up the tension.