Why It's Great: Brandon Cronenberg's directorial debut is an immensely confident slice of sci-fi / horror nastiness, boasting a flair for the bizarre that would do old man David proud. The film creates a world in which weirdo superfans can purchase samples of the viruses that have afflicted certain celebrities, with Caleb Landry-Jones turning in a suitably barmy performance as the bio-technician who becomes a little too involved in his job. Meandering in places, it remains visually stimulating throughout and represents an intriguing first effort from a talent to watch.

Chances Of Winning The Palme d'Or: Slim to none. One member of the Cronenberg family might be scooping the award, but chances are it won't be Brandon...