Somewhat off topic & I might have mentioned it before, but I watched 'Sixteen Candles' not too long ago. Good Lord...that movie doesn't hold up well in 2023.
John Waters and Pink Flamingos weird? not sure there is much weirder than that - maybe Rocky Horror Picture Show, but that's gained a cult following (or did have one).
If not quite that far, I saw on older movie in the 80's on HBO all the time called Massacre at Central High.
was the strangest movie I’ve seen in quite some time. If you want bizarre, look no further.
Barbarian end up being much weirder than I thought it would be which is a good thing since it was done so well. Think Cabin in the Woods in regards to horror/sci-fi/comedy.
Somewhat off topic & I might have mentioned it before, but I watched 'Sixteen Candles' not too long ago. Good Lord...that movie doesn't hold up well in 2023.
This movie and its plot were weird. However, it kept my interest with really high level performances by Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon.
It is described as a dark comedy... but the plot was very heavy. I recommend it.
It’s like an acid trip of a movie, included Mr. T as a bearded lady and machine toting dreadlock wearing giant eyeballs called the “rastafari”. Rasta far eye.
written by Charlie Kaufman, who belongs in the Weird Movie Hall of Fame. Also by him:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Weird Jim Carrey.
Adaptation. Nicholas Cage is brilliant playing a double part: twin brothers who are very different.
I really like ESPSM... one of, it not Jim Carrey's best performances.
Btw, you guys should also say if you like/ recommend said weird movies or not. And what they may be about. That might be more helpful than just listing names
is about a kid who was bullied in HS and it went too far and he snapped and embarked on a series of revenge killings and then some of the other bullied kids at the school became empowered also began to engage in acts of revenge against the bullies or their rivals. Very symbolic and political and allegorical. Heathers kind of stole a lot from this movie IMO.
Pink Flamingos was disgusting and I do not recommend it unless you like gross movies with a lot of shock value, there were some mildly funny parts though the story was bizarre.
Sleepaway camp is a campy (pun intended) old horror movie with a creepy, shocking, ending.
They save me hours of endless scrolling through TV/Movie apps for hours and then going to bed without watching anything because now it's too late to watch anything. lol
Aronofsky film with Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem. My girlfriend at the time wanted to see it, so we actually saw it in the movie theatre. I can say confidently that it was the most uncomfortably weird movie I've ever seen at the theatres.
I honestly did not like the movie. It just felt so over the top artsy fartsy. But I do give it credit for being completely unique and unlike anything else I've seen. Very werid.
Aronofsky film with Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem. My girlfriend at the time wanted to see it, so we actually saw it in the movie theatre. I can say confidently that it was the most uncomfortably weird movie I've ever seen at the theatres.
I honestly did not like the movie. It just felt so over the top artsy fartsy. But I do give it credit for being completely unique and unlike anything else I've seen. Very werid.
I'll be honest, I typically don't line anything that could be called "artsy fartsy" but when this one clicked for me and I realized what was going on it worked for me. I really liked that one.
It’s like an acid trip of a movie, included Mr. T as a bearded lady and machine toting dreadlock wearing giant eyeballs called the “rastafari”. Rasta far eye.
Wow, I remember that movie from when I was a kid. Didn't it star Bill from Bill and Ted?
It’s like an acid trip of a movie, included Mr. T as a bearded lady and machine toting dreadlock wearing giant eyeballs called the “rastafari”. Rasta far eye.
Wow, I remember that movie from when I was a kid. Didn't it star Bill from Bill and Ted?
Maybe? It’s been probably close to 20 years since I watched it and I was definitely intoxicated somehow when I did.
Aronofsky film with Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem. My girlfriend at the time wanted to see it, so we actually saw it in the movie theatre. I can say confidently that it was the most uncomfortably weird movie I've ever seen at the theatres.
I honestly did not like the movie. It just felt so over the top artsy fartsy. But I do give it credit for being completely unique and unlike anything else I've seen. Very werid.
I saw it in the theater too. Fun experience, people walked out etc.
I liked it quite a bit, especially once I realized it’s a retelling of the Bible.
Of course he is best known for the classic Re-Animator (1985). A must film for any horror fan, especially cult horror. One of the best horror films ever made.
But his long career has many excellent entries, including but not limited to:
was fun/quirky.
Frank
Eating Raoul (I believe Mary Woronov was an Andy Warhol "superstar" back in the day)
Pink Flamingos if you can stomach Divine eating dog shit
Aronofsky is one of my must see directors. The Whale was strange but definitely not in the same category of weird as some of his other work. Fraser was great, he lifted and otherwise ok movie.
Somewhat off topic & I might have mentioned it before, but I watched 'Sixteen Candles' not too long ago. Good Lord...that movie doesn't hold up well in 2023.
As if 2023's films standards are anything to take seriously lol
But you are right. There are shows like How I Met your mother, that, at the time the show aired I was embarrassed to admit I watched but not even a decade later a show like that is labeled "problematic" by some weirdo online who is probably 15 years younger than I am. Weird how shows like Friends become way too edgy and upsetting for today's crop of winners.
Aronofsky is one of my must see directors. The Whale was strange but definitely not in the same category of weird as some of his other work. Fraser was great, he lifted and otherwise ok movie.
Oh yeah I forgot I had "Mother!" on my to watch list and completely forgot about that one until ... now.
Synecdoche, New York
Audition
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
City of Lost Children
Being John Malkovich
Enter the Void
Devs (It's a show, not a movie, but it's got Nick Offerman and Stephen McKinley Henderson and a great Free Will vs Determinism debate. It's really fantastic.)
It’s like an acid trip of a movie, included Mr. T as a bearded lady and machine toting dreadlock wearing giant eyeballs called the “rastafari”. Rasta far eye.
There’s a really great documentary on the producers of that film on Netflix. Those guys just were notorious for making garbage movies.
got me thinking of his 2 movies - Ex Machina (might be my #1 sci-fi movie) and Annihilation (weirder of the 2).
He's one of those must-see guys for me. I enjoyed Annihilation too. As a stand alone story that's a weird movie but he made it work. I might have enjoyed it more than the book.
It’s like an acid trip of a movie, included Mr. T as a bearded lady and machine toting dreadlock wearing giant eyeballs called the “rastafari”. Rasta far eye.
There’s a really great documentary on the producers of that film on Netflix. Those guys just were notorious for making garbage movies.
This movie and its plot were weird. However, it kept my interest with really high level performances by Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon.
It is described as a dark comedy... but the plot was very heavy. I recommend it.
We saw this the other night. Agree with your description. Weird and dark, but it kept my interest. Great acting, cinematography and music. Strange plot.
Good movie
Great one
Creep
Both on Netflix.
this is the way
If not quite that far, I saw on older movie in the 80's on HBO all the time called Massacre at Central High.
It wouldn't get made or released today.
Worth watching?
Eraserhead was te weirdest movie I ever saw.
"Sorry to Bother You"
I do not recommend it.
Repo: The Genetic Opera
It actually is a sci/fi opera.
Barbarian end up being much weirder than I thought it would be which is a good thing since it was done so well. Think Cabin in the Woods in regards to horror/sci-fi/comedy.
It's a fucking classic LOL
Donnie Darko
Brazil
Wild At Heart
Napoleon Dynamite
Best movie of the year IMO
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Blue Velvet was when Lynch went mainstream......
Eraserhead was te weirdest movie I ever saw.
Same, and the worst. I can't take anyone who says there's artistic value in that piece of shit seriously.
It is described as a dark comedy... but the plot was very heavy. I recommend it.
You’d have to pay me to sit through that.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Weird Jim Carrey.
Adaptation. Nicholas Cage is brilliant playing a double part: twin brothers who are very different.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Weird Jim Carrey.
Adaptation. Nicholas Cage is brilliant playing a double part: twin brothers who are very different.
I really like ESPSM... one of, it not Jim Carrey's best performances.
Btw, you guys should also say if you like/ recommend said weird movies or not. And what they may be about. That might be more helpful than just listing names
Pink Flamingos was disgusting and I do not recommend it unless you like gross movies with a lot of shock value, there were some mildly funny parts though the story was bizarre.
Sleepaway camp is a campy (pun intended) old horror movie with a creepy, shocking, ending.
For years, whenever he heard anyone mention Heineken, a friend of mine would yell "Heineken? Fuck that shit! Pabst Blue Ribbon!" 🤣
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Top 10 on my list. Every time I hear a cast iron frying pan go "dink!" I immediately think of it.
'Red Flags' - ( New Window )
"A homicidal car tire, discovering it has destructive psionic power, sets its sights on a desert town once a mysterious woman becomes its obsession"
Keep em coming.
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Are two of my favorites . Dennis Hopper’s portrayal of Frank Booth is a classic of Hollywood evil characters.
Funny, I still do that.
For years, whenever he heard anyone mention Heineken, a friend of mine would yell "Heineken? Fuck that shit! Pabst Blue Ribbon!" 🤣
I honestly did not like the movie. It just felt so over the top artsy fartsy. But I do give it credit for being completely unique and unlike anything else I've seen. Very werid.
I honestly did not like the movie. It just felt so over the top artsy fartsy. But I do give it credit for being completely unique and unlike anything else I've seen. Very werid.
I'll be honest, I typically don't line anything that could be called "artsy fartsy" but when this one clicked for me and I realized what was going on it worked for me. I really liked that one.
I thought it was bizarre and hilarious.
Dave Made a Maze
Quite an odd movie, but fun.
Yes very good movie. Vivarium was also good, if you can overcome the anxiety.
Wow, I remember that movie from when I was a kid. Didn't it star Bill from Bill and Ted?
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It’s like an acid trip of a movie, included Mr. T as a bearded lady and machine toting dreadlock wearing giant eyeballs called the “rastafari”. Rasta far eye.
Wow, I remember that movie from when I was a kid. Didn't it star Bill from Bill and Ted?
Maybe? It’s been probably close to 20 years since I watched it and I was definitely intoxicated somehow when I did.
I’m a reasonable guy but I’ve just experienced some very unreasonable things.
I honestly did not like the movie. It just felt so over the top artsy fartsy. But I do give it credit for being completely unique and unlike anything else I've seen. Very werid.
I saw it in the theater too. Fun experience, people walked out etc.
I liked it quite a bit, especially once I realized it’s a retelling of the Bible.
Good call. Fucking stupid movie.
But his long career has many excellent entries, including but not limited to:
From Beyond
Edmond
Dagon
King of the Ants
Stuck
All weird and brilliant.
Frank
Eating Raoul (I believe Mary Woronov was an Andy Warhol "superstar" back in the day)
Pink Flamingos if you can stomach Divine eating dog shit
As if 2023's films standards are anything to take seriously lol
But you are right. There are shows like How I Met your mother, that, at the time the show aired I was embarrassed to admit I watched but not even a decade later a show like that is labeled "problematic" by some weirdo online who is probably 15 years younger than I am. Weird how shows like Friends become way too edgy and upsetting for today's crop of winners.
Oh yeah I forgot I had "Mother!" on my to watch list and completely forgot about that one until ... now.
Love The Wrestler, though
I just watched it again recently.. still very creepy and weird.
The Lighthouse
Pi
Pulp Fiction
Blue Velvet
Audition
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
City of Lost Children
Being John Malkovich
Enter the Void
Devs (It's a show, not a movie, but it's got Nick Offerman and Stephen McKinley Henderson and a great Free Will vs Determinism debate. It's really fantastic.)
Also loved Pi.
The director of Gummo also did Spring Breakers which was weird and unexpected.
There’s a really great documentary on the producers of that film on Netflix. Those guys just were notorious for making garbage movies.
He called it a piece of shit.
He's one of those must-see guys for me. I enjoyed Annihilation too. As a stand alone story that's a weird movie but he made it work. I might have enjoyed it more than the book.
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It’s like an acid trip of a movie, included Mr. T as a bearded lady and machine toting dreadlock wearing giant eyeballs called the “rastafari”. Rasta far eye.
There’s a really great documentary on the producers of that film on Netflix. Those guys just were notorious for making garbage movies.
Do you remember the name of it?
One of my favorite horror movies. It was great.
It is described as a dark comedy... but the plot was very heavy. I recommend it.
We saw this the other night. Agree with your description. Weird and dark, but it kept my interest. Great acting, cinematography and music. Strange plot.