Dead Man

Jim Jarmusch’s overlooked gem signals early nuances of Depp’s’ infamous meek/awkward expressions that would find their way into his future features. Dead Man is also very much at the epicenter of Depp’s experimental film roles, which he would become famous for in the 1990s. It's a daring departure from safe romantic drama of Don Juan DeMarco the year prior, and while not a box-office success, it did signal early signs of Depp’s trademark acting idiosyncrasies.