As the cinematic world turns to apocalyptic themes, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos delivers a deeply unsettling yet humorous look at humanity’s final moments in “Bugonia.” Anchored by alien invasion conspiracies, the film ventures boldly into dark territory, offering viewers an eerily compelling experience.

Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his surreal and anarchic storytelling. His works, which combine a bleak worldview with mordant humor, were praised by the Nobel committee for upholding the power of art amid “apocalyptic terror.”

Roald Dahl’s “Enormous Crocodile” arrives as an English import, bringing lighthearted fun with a surprising darker edge. While perfectly suited for youngsters, this beastly protagonist’s appetite for children sets the stage for a uniquely entertaining production.