Destroyer (2018)

[Aclea]

They probably wouldn't have put it in a prime Oscar consideration release date if they didn't care about it, nor dig deep to outbid Amazon for it. But with low budget indies - especially female-led ones - it's hard to get the mainstream media to give you much coverage. Indie distribution is a real constant uphill battle against indifference from the media, theater chains and audiences alike.

There's an audience for a limited number of smaller movies, but it's fickle. Even a feelgood critical favorite like Stan and Ollie couldn't find a US audience or any awards traction (the reviled Holmes and Watson made six times as much Stateside), and that's a much more audience friendly proposition than a downer like Destroyer. On the Basis of Sex and They Shall Not Grow Old were the closest things to breakouts in December.