Hey there, fellow film buffs! 🎥
We've all had those nights, right? When we’re looking for
something different, something out of the ordinary. When the usual rom-com or
action-packed blockbuster just won’t do. That’s when I delve into the world of
weird cinema. And trust me, I've seen some truly bizarre films that have left
me scratching my head for days.
Here’s a list of the 15 most exceptionally weird movies I've
ever watched. Buckle up because it’s going to be a wild ride!
- Eraserhead
(1977) – A surreal nightmare from the mind of David Lynch. This film’s
eerie black and white imagery, industrial sounds, and downright perplexing
storyline will haunt you. Baby, what is that baby?
- The
Holy Mountain (1973) – Alejandro Jodorowsky’s psychedelic masterpiece.
Looking for a movie that delves into the occult, alchemy, and tarot? This
is the one!
- Tetsuo:
The Iron Man (1989) – A man becomes metal. It’s as if Franz Kafka and
a junkyard had a cinematic baby. The relentless industrial soundtrack will
burrow into your soul.
- Rubber
(2010) – Ever been scared of a tire? After this, you will be. It
rolls. It kills. It...watches TV?
- Being
John Malkovich (1999) – A puppeteer discovers a portal into John
Malkovich’s mind. Charlie Kaufman’s script and Spike Jonze’s direction is
the dream duo we never knew we needed.
- House
(1977) – Seven schoolgirls visit a relative’s house, only to be
consumed by the home's bizarre desires. This Japanese horror-comedy is
unlike anything you've ever seen.
- Swiss
Army Man (2016) – Daniel Radcliffe plays a flatulent corpse. I repeat,
a flatulent corpse. Paul Dano befriends him. It’s heartwarming,
strange, and utterly unique.
- The
Lobster (2015) – In a dystopian world, if you're single, you're turned
into an animal. Colin Farrell’s dry, comedic delivery paired with the
film’s absurd premise is a match made in weird heaven.
- Gummo
(1997) – Harmony Korine's portrayal of a tornado-stricken town in
Ohio. It’s a series of vignettes, and each is weirder than the last.
- Dogtooth
(2009) – A disturbing tale of overprotective parents who keep their
adult children clueless about the outside world. This Greek film offers no
easy answers.
- The
Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) – The
title says it all. It's an 80s cult classic filled with rock music, mad
scientists, and interdimensional travel.
- Ink
(2009) – A visual spectacle that oscillates between nightmares and the
dream world, as characters battle for a child’s soul.
- A
Field in England (2013) – Set during the English Civil War, it
combines hallucinogens, black magic, and psychological horror. Not your
typical historical drama!
- Funky
Forest: The First Contact (2005) – An anthology of bizarre, unrelated
stories. It's like watching someone else’s dream...or perhaps a fever
dream?
- Zardoz
(1974) – Sean Connery in a red diaper, giant floating stone heads, and
a future where the brutish exterminate the intellectual. Need I say more?
So, next time you’re looking for a trip into the oddities of
the cinematic world, pick one from this list. Or if you’re brave enough, embark
on a movie marathon of madness! And when someone asks you about the weirdest
movie you’ve ever seen, you'll have plenty to talk about.
Happy watching! 🍿👀🌀
