I took a date to the cinema to see Jacob's Ladder, wow, she was angry at me after that. Did not go well. I recall her staring at the poster as we entered the cinema and she asked "What kind of movie is this?" and I, trying to be funny, said "It's a comedy." and she responded "It is?"
I would...
I thought this was a good film in his icky body horror way. Certainly not for everyone, but if you like weird, gross, philosophical horror, this should be your jam. I'm a Cronenberg fan though, so perhaps I am biased.