The 25 Best Weird Movies on Netflix
November 22, 2024
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Weirdness is subjective: after all, what’s downright absurd to one viewer may be “weird lite” for the next. But there are a few films that most moviegoers can agree are a little more far-out than usual, whether because of their bizarre plots, unsettling humor, surreal scenography, or uncanny characters. But the truth is, the “weirdness” factor doesn’t always translate into cinematic merit. Indeed, although strange films are usually unforgettable, it can be tricky to assess whether the odd and outlandish are worth the full watch. To help you navigate the world of weird, we’ve rounded up the top films that are both highly unusual and definitely worth your time.
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21. Bone Tomahawk (2015)
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A peculiar Western that might not please everyone if it wasn’t for its main star, Kurt Russel. It’s a mix between classic western material, a horror flick, and a fantasy movie. Yes, it’s a lot. And not only that, it can be slow at times. However, in those perks it also finds a lot of originality in a saturated genre, and one more time: Kurt Russel. He’s amazing as can be expected, playing the sheriff of a quiet town that gets struck by sudden disappearances. The suspect is a faraway tribe known for its cannibalism practices, the movie follows the sheriff as he leads an expedition to save a disappearing woman.
22. Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli (2024)
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The new stand-up special from Pete Davidson won’t win over any skeptics, but there’s something to admire in how the comedian heads straight towards edgy material, tells us he’s going to go there, and still manages to surprise when he follows through. Which is to say Davidson’s audacity might be more impressive than any of his actual writing in this special, with a good number of his jokes highlighting the bizarre situations his fame leads him into, but little more than that. It’s stoner comedy for better or worse—observations about a strange world from a hazy point of view that may not always be coherent.
23. Do Not Disturb (2023)
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From Turkish comedian Cem Yilmaz, Do Not Disturb feels like it was meant to be a wholesome slice-of-life comedy-drama where a hotel manager has meaningful interactions with his fellow co-workers and his guests at night. It’s not quite like the Grand Budapest Hotel, though the film shares its fondness of bright, vivid colors and old-style aesthetics. As the film deals with a character hoping for a new start post-pandemic, there is something here about loneliness and coping mechanisms, as Ayzek relies on an Instagram influencer for all his life wisdom. However, the film makes it hard to make it care about its characters, as everyone but the main character seem one dimensional. When the film makes a surprising shift two-thirds of the way through, it feels like it came by too late.
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