The Best Sundance Film Festival Movies Of All-Time

By Rachel West. 29 Jan 2021 4:00 AM

Since it was founded in 1978 by Robert Redford, the Sundance Film Festival has been the launching pad for some of Hollywood’s best and brightest in front of and behind the camera. The festival has earned its reputation as a tastemaker, premiering some of cinema’s now most-beloved films and cult classics. As the latest edition of the Sundance Film Festival kicks off on Jan. 28, time will tell which of this year’s debuts will go down in festival history next to these films.

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‘Get Out’ (2016)

Best known for his comedy, Jordan Peele surprised Sundance with the runaway hit “Get Out” – his directorial debut. With critics calling it one of the best films of the year, the horror flick wowed in Park City, building a lasting buzz that would take the movie and its star Daniel Kaluuya all the way through awards season.
‘Hereditary’ (2018)
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The slow-burning and unsettling “Hereditary” wowed even the most experienced horror fans with one shocking turn after another. With a career-best performance from Toni Collette as a grieving mother, the creepy debut from director Ari Aster built and sustained its buzz from its Sundance debut as one of this generation's scariest films.

The Best Sundance Film Festival Movies Of All-Time

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