Frontal Lobectomy (2026)
Director: Jackson Brandt
Cast: Julian S. Newman, David Gries, Matthew Dennis, Trevor Hiscox, Jonah Vanderhoff
Did you know? During filming, the lead actor spent three weeks studying with a neurologist and practicing a blank, emotionless stare so convincingly that crew members reported feeling unsettled whenever he was in character.
Why Watch: In a world that often rewards ambition over humanity, *Frontal Lobectomy* delivers a chillingly relevant sci-fi parable that will haunt you long after the credits roll. This sharp, tense thriller masterfully explores the terrifying cost of corporate success, offering a visceral and thought-provoking experience that’s as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally devastating. For fans of *Severance* and *Ex Machina*, this is an essential, must-watch cautionary tale about what we sacrifice for a promotion.
A man volunteers to have his capacity for empathy surgically stripped away, believing it's the only way to climb the corporate ladder.