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Quirky or odd films

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Calistan · 10/02/2023 21:20

I enjoy off beat films, that make you think or surprise. Can be disturbing or not. Any recommendations?

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wandawaves · 10/02/2023 22:47

Philandbill · 10/02/2023 22:26

Days of the Bagnold Summer
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
What we do in the shadows

My kids and I love Hunt for the Wilderpeople! It's hilarious, but also so emotional.

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Calistan · 10/02/2023 22:50

declutteringonedayatatime · 10/02/2023 22:41

Greasy Strangler is a disturbing film to watch lol.

I cannot for the life of me last longer than about 10 minutes into that lol

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Jogrighton · 10/02/2023 22:51

Her
The Lighthouse

Brieandjam · 10/02/2023 23:07

A perfect world
Pan labyrinth
Hearts in atlantis

TheFauxFighters · 10/02/2023 23:07

@trythisforsize
Sweetie is a good shout.
Jane Campion? It must be over 30 years since I saw it, but remember Genevieve Lemon's performance even now.

Notsuchaniceguy · 10/02/2023 23:12

Saint Maud - creepy character study of religiosity and desire-
The Vvitch - scariest goat ever

For the Florence Pugh fans:
Midsommar
Lady Macbeth
The Wonder

Leave no trace (a truly wonderful film)
The Killing of a sacred deer

HyggeTygge · 10/02/2023 23:13

Spoorloos (the original "The Vanishing")
Nine Queens

trythisforsize · 10/02/2023 23:31

TheFauxFighters · 10/02/2023 23:07

@trythisforsize
Sweetie is a good shout.
Jane Campion? It must be over 30 years since I saw it, but remember Genevieve Lemon's performance even now.

Jane Campions Sweetie - yes. I remember being really fascinated by it in my late teens - 30 years ago, blimey that time went fast!

Alwaysworryingoversomething · 10/02/2023 23:45

Myownpapillon · 10/02/2023 21:50

Delicatessen
The City of Lost Children
MicMacs
The Royal Tenenbaums
Scott Pilgrim vs the world
Big Fish
Dogma

I loved Micmacs. Would really like to see it again. Anyone know if it's available to stream anywhere?

Emsb2022 · 10/02/2023 23:56

Eraserhead - doesn't get much weirder than this...

Emsb2022 · 10/02/2023 23:57

...and pretty disturbing

trythisforsize · 11/02/2023 00:00

oh god Erasurehead is so so weird. In fact all Lynch films are spectacular and weird.

Also just remembered Naked Lunch

partystress · 11/02/2023 00:05

Dean Spanley. Especially if you are a dog lover.

Scarzo · 11/02/2023 00:09

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Seeyounextweek · 11/02/2023 00:40

Loved eraserhead , naked lunch & peanu butter falcon 💕
adding hedwig & the angry inch

LexMitior · 11/02/2023 00:43

I like Murder by Death - but fair to say that Peter Seller's performance is pretty dodgy by modern standards.

Time40 · 11/02/2023 00:48

Gallivant

IWonderWhyIBother · 11/02/2023 06:44

Thanks for this post I’m going to be quite busy looking into the suggestions. Thought of a couple of others
Cold Skin
The Skeleton Twins
Ich Bin Dein Mensch (I’m Your Man)

I don’t know anyone else that saw I’m Your Man

declutteringonedayatatime · 11/02/2023 07:57

My husband felt the same until he saw one ridiculously odd comedic part and he couldn't stop watching after that 🤣

declutteringonedayatatime · 11/02/2023 07:58

That reply was for @Calistan

XVGN · 11/02/2023 08:19

Another vote for Dogtooth (apparently available to stream on ITVX).

Also try Together (2000) Swedish commune film.

This site is great for identifying where to stream, rent or buy.
www.justwatch.com/

Borka · 11/02/2023 08:26

Harold and Maud
The Saddest Music in the World
The Nine Lives of Thomas Katz

Borka · 11/02/2023 08:28

Oh, also The 10,000 Fingers of Doctor T - it's a kids film, but wonderfully weird

queenrollo · 11/02/2023 08:33

Hedwig and The Angry Inch
Frank (2014 with Michael Fassbender)

evtheria · 11/02/2023 08:46

(Trying not to repeat films that have been mentioned)

Sedmikrasky
The Science of Sleep
T
The Colour of Pomegranates
Blowup
The Holy Mountain
Swiss Army Man
El Topo

I loved Everything Everywhere All At Once, if you haven't seen that.
The Menu is another odd horror film.

If you enjoy Koyaanisqatsi there are others (think it's a trilogy). Baraka and Chronos are similar movies to make you sit there and just be mindblown.