The Best Weird Movies to Watch on Kanopy

An ingenious slapstick film that recalls the brilliant silent comedies of the past .

A thrillingly original meta-comedy-drama with genuine heart underneath.

A filmmaker chases — and then struggles to escape — a shady figure in this fascinating and disturbing documentary.

This quasi-sci-fi indie plays its surreal events to deeply poignant effect.

A strangely ethical vampire uniquely finds her fangs in this quirky, playful teen romcom.

ET meets the elderly in this emotional, charming oddity.

Life finds surprising ways in this hopeful, offbeat post-apocalyptic indie.

A refreshingly absurdist take on superhero movies, courtesy of a singular cinematic mind.

Three delinquents find music in this oddball animated musical comedy.

A theatrical and truly original fantasy drama from Ivory Coast.

Blending elements of fantasy and horror, this Scandinavian thriller is sure to unnerve the bravest of viewers.

An eerie and totally original sci-fi prophecy that makes for challenging but unforgettable viewing.

An unhinged psychedelic fever dream filled with awe-inspiring visuals.

A hilarious headbanging comedy centered on an up-and-coming metal band.

A quirky romance with a dark underbelly.

Denmark's explicit Oscar submission.

On the yearning for a home.

Egyptian cinema delivers a refreshing antidote to Hollywood’s limited view of Muslims with this thoughtful reflection on religion and pop culture.

Magic comes at a cost in this haunting tragic horror romance.

Jesse Eisenberg's awkwardness takes a violent turn.

A fantasy drama about a peculiar Brazilian town.

A not-so-funny, thriller-esque documentary about the wild world of competitive tickling.

The devil returns through creepy animation to make a deal in modern day Prague.

An absurd, ridiculous parody of classic Chinese dramas that comes with a sweet twist.

A promising debut from one of Germany's most accomplished contemporary filmmakers.

An interesting indie road (movie) less travelled.

An old bath house reaches its end in this bizarre, eccentric experimental fantasy.

Swedish folklore and a thrilling script.

A terrifying circus act straight from Alejandro Jodorowsky’s nightmares.

Werner Herzog takes on the classic film vampire in this spectacular, empathetic gothic horror remake.

A marriage collapses in a terrifying end in this iconic cult horror classic.

An unpleasant, bizarre, yet brilliant drama about the dark side of man and his best friend.

An old-school example of the surreal joys of claymation, told with total narrative freedom.

A comedy caper ringing with loud, rowdy fun.

The Complex South-Korean Award-Sweeper.

Norwegian Kill Bill.

The best synchronized chaotic film you’ll ever see.

The Wicker Man follows Seargant Neil Howie (Edward Woodward) as he investigates the mysterious disapperance of a girl in a remote Scottish island. He’s disturbed by the paganism practiced by the locals and shocked to find almost everyone denying the existence of the missing girl. Things get even weirder the more he investigates, eventually leading […]