Flatliners (1990)

Flatliners is a 1990 science-fiction psychological horror film directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Peter Filardi. It stars Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, William Baldwin and Julia Roberts.

Summary
Seeking answers about the afterlife, Five Chicago medical student Nelson (Kiefer Sutherland) persuades his fellow pupils to help him end his life, and then resuscitate him in the nick of time. Atheist David (Kevin Bacon), playboy Joe (William Baldwin) and troubled Rachel (Julia Roberts) also a journey into the unknown, looking for meaning in their own lives. As the experiments become more perilous, each is forced to contend with the paranormal consequences of trespassing on the other side.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) A superb story about discovering "life after death" that leaves you in suspense about whether it was real or not.
 * 2) Fantastic acting from a good cast.
 * 3) A magnificent soundtrack from James Newton Howard.
 * 4) Beautiful cinematography.
 * 5) Shadowy and Dark visuals work well with the Gothic style of the afterlife.
 * 6) Several memorable lines, such as "Today is a Good Day to Die."
 * 7) It teaches the ultimate life lesson of forgiveness.