Threads (1984), imo there are very few films I think everyone should watch but that’s the one that most readily comes to mind.

I put off watching Prince of Darkness for ages and when I finally did, it gave The Thing a run for its money as my favourite Carpenter. Also it got me to watch Quatermass & the Pit which I loved too.

Near Dark is one of my favourite vampire movies tbh, I rewatch it fairly regularly which isn’t common for me. The horror + western combo I dig just generally, it is beautifully filmed, & I love Bill Paxton’s unhinged energy.

Given this one and Strange Days I wish Bigelow had a couple more films in the weirdo genres!