# Shame (2011) - **Summary**: Set in New York City, 'Shame' revolves around Brandon Sullivan, a sex addict whose life becomes increasingly complicated with the arrival of his sister Sissy. The film delves into Brandon's struggle with addiction, his secretive lifestyle, and the impact of his addiction on his personal and professional life. It explores themes of addiction, intimacy, and family trauma. [Wikipedia Summary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shame_(2011_film)) - **Director**: Steve McQueen - **Genre**: Erotic Psychological Drama - **IMDB**: [IMDb Link](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1723811/) - **Shutter Island (2010)** - **Summary**: Set in 1954, "Shutter Island" is a neo-noir psychological thriller that follows U.S. Marshal Edward "Teddy" Daniels, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, as he investigates a psychiatric facility on Shutter Island following the disappearance of a patient. The film delves into themes of sanity, conspiracy, and deception, with Teddy uncovering disturbing truths about the facility, his own identity, and his traumatic past, leading to a climactic and ambiguous conclusion. - **Director**: Martin Scorsese - **Genre**: Neo-noir, Psychological thriller - **IMDB**: [Shutter Island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shutter_Island_(film))