Dark City

"Dark City" is a 1998 science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas. It follows John Murdoch, a man who awakens with amnesia in a mysterious city where it is always night. He discovers that the inhabitants are controlled by alien beings called the Strangers, who can manipulate reality and time. As Murdoch seeks to uncover his identity and escape the city's grasp, themes of memory, free will, and the nature of reality are explored. The film is noted for its striking visual style and noir influences, as well as its philosophical undertones about human existence and control.