Panic Room is a relic of the early 2000s that still hits like a ton of bricks. David Fincher basically invented new ways to move a camera for this movie, and while the tech—like landlines and bulky monitors—is dated, the sheer panic is timeless. It’s a 'shut the curtains and lock the doors' kind of experience.

For parents, the win here is seeing a mother and daughter who aren't just victims. They are tactical and they are a team. It’s stressful as all get-out, but it’s a great example of how to keep your head when the world is trying to break in.