The 15 weird movies you should see today

A selection of extravagant, curious, bizarre and, above all... disturbing cinema.

Throughout history, the manifestation of art has been a very important constant in the evolution of cultures and societies.

Through the different arts, human beings are able to express emotions, thoughts, beliefs and points of view in a creative way. in a creative way that from a rational point of view would be difficult to understand.

One of the most recent artistic forms that allow such a thing is cinema. Also called the seventh art, through it allows the expression through both vision and hearing of the conscious and the unconscious, to reflect on the proposed ideas and expand horizons, sometimes in a bizarre way. That is why today we are collecting some rare, little known or strange films.

Weird and weird movies

Weird movies are an escape from the conventions on how to make movies that help us think outside our mental frameworks we are used to using.

Whether for their content or their formal aspects, original and strange films can be a real cultural clash between our way of understanding things and our way of thinking. between our way of understanding things and that of the creators of the work. Below you can see a selection of these films.

1. The Savage Planet (Laloux, R.)

This is a peculiar film directed by René Laloux, which presents numerous allegories and sometimes somewhat uncomfortable messages.. In this science fiction film we are introduced to the Draag as a dominant race of beings on the planet Ygam, physically and technologically far superior to the race that serves them as slaves or pets, humans called Oms in the film.

In this film, humanity is reflected as an inferior race persecuted and under threat, being frequent the persecution of wild humans. However, one of the pet Om, Terr, manages to escape from his masters along with a hearing aid that transmits and contains the knowledge of the Draag.

This film shows a certain criticism towards the superiority position of the human being with respect to other species.. It reflects intolerance, discrimination and abuse of power. Reference is also made to the fear of the unknown and the struggle between science/knowledge and superstition (the hearing aid with the knowledge of the Draag causes rejection of some Oms), as well as the search for coexistence and peace among the different races/species/peoples.

2. The Witch (Eggers, R.)

This relatively recent film (released in 2015) tells us about a Christian married couple with five children in the period set around the year 1630. The family is excommunicated and eventually ends up dwelling in a forest that tradition indicates is controlled by evil. Over time a series of strange phenomena begin to happen, including the disappearance of one of the children, what appears to be a possession in another or the infertility of the land giving bad harvests. Eventually, the tension in the family causes the teenage daughter to be held responsible, accusing her of witchcraft.

The film reflects the fear of the unknown and the effect of terror, anxiety and anguish in people on elements such as affection, reason and loyalty. It also shows how fear of the supernatural and magical thinking can warp even the bonds of family affection.

3. The Naked Lunch (Cronenberg, D.)

As for "The Naked Lunch", this film can also be considered as weird or strange.. It shows us the insect exterminator William Lee, who suffers a series of hallucinations supposedly due to the effect of exposure to insecticide, to which his company believes he is addicted. He asks his doctor for help, who prescribes him a blocking agent called "black meat". Subsequently, he unintentionally kills his wife, after which Lee flees to the Interzone, where strange things happen, such as his typewriter coming to life.

As can be seen in the film, it is an insight into the effects of hallucinogenic drug use and addiction.. It also refers to the resistance to accept one's homosexuality, visible in many moments of the film.

4. Marquis (Xhonneux, H.)

This film tells the story of the famous Marquis de Sade in France before the French Revolution.in France before the French Revolution. The story is based on the writings and life of the Marquis, beginning during his imprisonment in the Bastille, where each cell is occupied by different characters from the works of the controversial author. Apart from the plot, this film is also rare for its scenography (using elements such as muppets), symbolism (during much of the film the marquis holds conversations with his reproductive apparatus) and costumes. For example, in this production all the actors wear animal masks that reflect their position or personality, finding a high level of symbolism.

It is one of the rare films that, through its aesthetics, reflects the struggle of reason against instinct, sexuality and its repression, reflects the struggle of reason against instinct, sexuality and its repression and exacerbation, betrayal and hypocrisy.. It is also one of the films that most attempts to dignify the figure of the Marquis de Sade, reflecting sensitivity, desire for freedom and defense of the right to life itself in the character.

5. Dogville (von Trier, L.)

This rare film production is set in the United States during the Great Depression.. In it the protagonist, Grace, takes refuge in the town that gives its name to the film from the persecution of the mafia. Grace tries to help her neighbors in order to gain their trust, which she eventually achieves. However, as time goes by, the villagers will demand more and more as compensation for offering her shelter, abusing the woman's honesty.

The film reflects the greed and abuse of the needy, the use of others and the actions of people in situations of desperation and betrayal.

6. Eraserhead (Lynch, D.)

Another of the rare films presented in this article is Eraserhead.. This black and white film revolves around the character Henry Spencer, who has a child with his ex-partner. The child in question is born with deformities, being taken care of first by the couple and later left in charge of the protagonist.

The film refers to the flight inward, the need to escape from problems, the difficulty of living a quiet life in the face of the difficulties present in the environment. Exalts the monstrous side of humanity, the need for freedom and acceptance of the negative facets of life and the self, guilt and the instincts of death and suicide. and the self, guilt and the instincts of death and suicide.

7. Canine (Lanthimos, Y.)

This work tells us about a married couple with three children who have never left their home, being the one who deals with the members of the family.The only influence in their lives is dealing with the family members, with the exception of a security employee. The children have never seen the outside, the estate they live on being surrounded by a fence. Their life is under the domination of their parent, their education being limited and their understanding of reality severely flawed.

The name of the film comes from the parents' promise that the children will be able to go outside when they lose a fang. No one else has contact with them, with the exception of the father's security employee, Cristina, who will be brought in so that the son can have sex. However, the contact with the security the contact with the security employee is an opening to the real world, which has a number of repercussions.The play shows the effect of an upbringing in which the young people's beliefs are affected.

The play shows the effect of rigid upbringing, tyranny and deprivation of stimuli, reminiscent in many ways of some cases of feral children.

8. Waking Life (Linklater, R.)

This film is about a man in a constant state of lucid dreaming after being run over by a car.. After this event the character establishes an internal dialogue reflecting on the meaning of life, talking to different individuals in his dreams while trying to wake up even though he wonders if he is really dead.

It reflects the world of dreams, the unconscious and the exploration of thought and diverse philosophical currents.

9. Upstream Color (Carruth, S.)

This film tells the story of two young people, Kriss and Jeff, who fall in love due to the effects of a worm.who fall in love due to the effects of a worm with the property of linking beings. This worm in question is placed and later extracted by other characters, being the character called the "composer" who creates a link between people by manipulating the worms and later implanting them in pigs in his possession in order to be able to visualize the lives of their original carriers.

The film establishes a critique of sociopolitical control of the individual, indoctrination and intellectual blockage. It is possible to draw a parallel with the self-censorship of the superego proposed by psychoanalysis.

10. You, Me and Everyone Else (July, M.)

The film takes us to visualize how two characters fall in love, showing us their doubts, frustrations and passions.frustrations and passions, while one of them concentrates on the vital events that happen to his children, having to face dangerous situations such as grooming.

The film, although not as extravagant as some of the previous ones, is a valid reflection of the unfulfilled hidden desiresThe film, although not as extravagant as others, is a valid reflection of unfulfilled hidden desires, frustration, the dangers of relationships through networks such as grooming, the care of children and experimentation in the sentimental field (in the case of the eldest son).

11. Holy Motors (Carax, L.)

A strange film that is, in itself, a constant reference to cinema itself. In it, the protagonist plays different characters in real life, acting as they would in a fictional world.

12. Paprika, dream detective (Kon, S.)

One of the great references of Japanese animation brought to the cinema is also one of the strangest films in every sense. In this dreamlike atmosphere and visual quality blend to offer a unique experience blend to offer a unique experience based on the incredible imagination of its director, Satoshi Kon.

13. The Taste of Tea (Ishii, K.)

A mixture of Japanese folk tales and surreal situations. surrealistic situations.. Experimental cinema that never abandons its tender and optimistic spirit.

14. Swiss Army Man (Kwan, D. and Scheinert, D.)

Daniel Radcliffe in his most bizarre role to dateA corpse that slowly comes back to life while teaching a man how to live again. How does he do it? By using "special functions" of his body, as if it were a Swiss Army knife.

15. Der Bunker (Chryssos, N.)

A student decides to go and live with a strange family in order to tutor their son. The problem is not only that this child behaves in a very strange way; it's that this family lives in a bunker.

There are many other examples of bizarre cinema!

This list reflects some of the weird, little understood or bizarre films out there, but we know there are many more. Inception, Shutter Island, Black Swan? if you know of any bizarre or little known films we cordially invite you to share them with us..