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Amazing Underrated Obscure Bizarre Films PART 1

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7.3

Possession (1981) (1981)

If David Cronenberg, David Lynch and John Cassavetes teamed up to make a drama/horror blend about a divorce of epically fucked up proportions, this would be it. A genius work of pure psychosis. Don't watch trailers. Don't read any more about it. Just watch it.

JayTrotter's rating:

205

7.1

Miracle Mile (1988) (1989)

Tagline - "Be prepared to be blown through the back of the theater!"

Bout right.

Avoid all plot summaries, avoid all reviews, hell don't even look at the poster to your left SERIOUSLY DONT LOOK OVER THERE YOU SON OF A BITCH! Go into this as ignorant as possible because it'll add a ton to the overall viewing experience of what I think is one of the most underrated films of all time.

JayTrotter's rating:

357

7.6

7.3

Bad Boy Bubby (1993)

Like a beautiful, supremely warped version of Hal Ashby's Being There.

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178

7.7

7.6

Wake in Fright (1971)

A phenomenal Australian film with one incredible sequence, shot, character, etc. after another plus Donald Pleasance showing up as an alcoholic outback doctor. Considered by many to be the best film to come from Down Under. A true masterpiece of unknown filmmaking.

JayTrotter's rating:

6.8

7.1

Cockfighter (2013)

Warren Oates might've been the coolest person to ever live.

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839

7.9

The Holy Mountain (1973)

"I ask of film what most North Americans ask of psychedelic drugs." - Alejandro Jodorowsky

JayTrotter's rating:

6.3

6.8

Let It Ride

Believe it or not, my favorite movie of all-time.

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6.9

6.5

The Cat (1992)

Some of the most fantastic crazy trash Asia has ever produced. Actual dog vs. cat choreographed fight scene is beyond awesome. OFF ITS ROCKER FILMMAKING.

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Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

107

7.5

Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist... (1997)

The story of Bob Flanagan, a man who has battled cystic fibrosis well beyond the normal life expectancy, who also happens to be a masochistic performance artist. Roger Ebert called it one of the most agonizing films he's ever seen and I call it my favorite documentary of all time.

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116

7.1

Brewster McCloud (1971)

Robert Altman's weirdest and perhaps most imaginative film. Love it so.

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463

6.7

6.5

Visitor Q

You haven't truly laughed at a necrophilia joke involving feces until you've seen this dysfunctional masterwork by Takashi Miike.

JayTrotter's rating:

607

8.2

Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Must see mad man cinema. THEY LITERALLY PULL A SHIP UP A GODDAMN MOUNTAIN! Herzog and Kinski's strongest collaboration of murderous ambivalence.

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140

6.6

4.5

Samurai Cop (1991)

The greatest bad movie ever made. There is not a single solitary lull in the filmmaking ineptitude. It's breathtaking. Joe Bob Briggs commentary is absolute gold too.

JayTrotter's rating:

7.4

7.3

Five Element Ninjas (1982)

One of the best old school blood n' guts kung fu flicks ever.

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454

7.5

7.2

Weekend (1967)

Godard's masterpiece of cinematic insanity.

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347

5.8

5.9

The Rookie (1990)

Action doesn't get much more over the top, loud, and dumber than this. It is SPECTACULARLY STUPID and then some. Clint just says fuck it.

JayTrotter's rating:

7.1

6.4

Where's Poppa? (1970)

The most underappreciated dark comedy out there?

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543

6.7

Inside (2007)

The best of the recent wave of brutal French horror films imo. So much wonderful, gruesome stuff in this one. WTF moments a plenty.

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295

7.7

Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)

Spency Tracy whips so much ass. If you didn't know that then watch this movie and you will.

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132

6.6

6.4

Miami Blues (1990)

This is what Catch Me If You Can would have looked like if Leonardo Dicaprio's character was a dangerous sociopath. Alec Baldwin is cruel and hilarious. Jennifer Jason Leigh is naive and sensational. And Fred MOTHERFUCKING Ward is well, the grooviest man to ever step foot on Earth. Tippy top notch black comedy.

JayTrotter's rating:

345

6.8

7.1

The World According to Garp (1982)

Amazing thing after amazing thing after amazing thing after amazing thing.

411

6.1

Bug

Starts off so normal then HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK. Michael Shannon all day.

5.8

Shakedown (1988)

Absurd n' ambitious action, buckets of grit, and a truly WTF DID I REALLY JUST SEE THAT? type ending. James Glickenhaus violence is some of the funnest type of 80s violence out there.

7.2

Kenny (2006)

Simple yet perfect character based filmmaking. #14 on my top 50 of the past decade. I recommend it AND THEN SOME.

6.6

6.3

Next of Kin (1982)

Creepy, atmospheric Ozploitation horror with some sweet slow motion scenes of terror. Tarantino has likened it to The Shining.

6.7

Deadly Prey (1987)

This is a crappy 80s action flick that'll make you shit your pants brown. Already developed a huge cult following. Budget estimated at $87.31.

154

6.7

6.6

Bubble (2005) (2006)

Experimental minimalist masterpiece.

6.6

Freebie and the Bean

Politically incorrect buddy cop movie that rules the planet.

7.5

7.6

Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary

"Twenty-four contestants compete in an endurance/sleep deprivation contest in order to win a brand new Nissan Hardbody truck. The last person to remain standing with his or her hand on the truck wins. An absurd marketing gimmick at first glance, the contest proves to be much more."

A sterling example of what documentary filmmaking can accomplish when it's firing on all cylinders.

JayTrotter's rating:

7.5

Rubin and Ed (1991)

A buddy comedy like your world has never known from the mind of Trent Harris. Cult classic to the max.

"My cat can eat a whole watermelon!" - Crispin Glover

7.8

The Corndog Man (1999)

Noble Willingham should've gotten an Oscar nomination. Seriously. Best cussing fits in cinema history. Low budget weird indy filmmaking at its finest.

5.8

5.7

The Dark Backward

John Waters didn't direct this but you'd probably swear in court that he did. Bill Paxton, Judd Nelson and Wayne fucking Newton compromise the main cast, yeah I know, what the shit!? James Caan cameo is one for the wtf ages.

115

7.3

Fudoh: The New Generation (1996)

The first Takashi Miike I ever saw and perhaps still my favorite. It will make your jaw hit the floor and your eyes geyser out of your head. This film is SLATHERED IN LUNACY.

Vagina blow darts. Nuff said.

281

7.1

7.3

Death and the Maiden (1995)

Superbly acted, disturbing, Ben Kingsley, cat n' mouse, psychological, Sigourney Weaver, one setting, Polanski, exhausting. I think that sums it up.

6.6

5.1

Lookin' to Get Out (1982)

As far as gambling movies go I consider it a minor classic. One of Hal Ashby's rarely appreciated brilliant pieces of work...with only a 5.2 on IMDB??? FUCK EM!

5.7

5.8

Eye of the Tiger (1986)

Gary Busey getting revenge, 80s style!

563

7.8

7.6

Hour of the Wolf (1968)

Bergman does horror. Well.

5.9

6.1

The Baby (1973) (1973)

Holy crap balls this flick is fucking trashy. It's about a full grown man who is still treated like a newborn baby. Might make you feel all weird n' tingly in a very icky way while watching. Makes for a good double feature with Girly.

313

6.6

6.1

Vampire's Kiss (1988)

Nicolas Cage delivers possibly the most over the top comedic performance in the history of celluloid. IM A VAMPIYA! IM A VAMPIYA! IM A VAMPIYA! IM A VAMPIYA! IM A VAMPIYA! IM A VAMPIYA!

166

6.9

Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000)

The first feature film from one of the best filmmakers working today, Bong Joon-Ho (Memories of Murder, The Host, Mother, Snowpiercer, Okja, Parasite). A dark, bizarre character comedy.

131

6.8

Schizopolis (1996)

A comedy so experimental, and creative you'll probably wonder how shit like this even gets made. And surprisingly from the mind of mainstream Oscar winning director, Steven Soderbergh. Comedic genius in my book.

JayTrotter's rating:

125

6.5

6.6

Pin (1989)

If Lars and the Real Girl was all twisted and disturbing.

6.8

Talhotblond: (2009)

Harrowing documentary on internet relationships. This did what one HIGHLY PUBLICIZED AND WELL-KNOWN documentary did before it did it. I would say the title but I'm a spoiler nut so I just can't bring myself to it. Hint: feline water animal.

6.3

5.7

End of the Line (1987)

Lighthearted good ole boys trying to get their train jobs back. Funny as hell with genuine characters, Kevin Bacon and Wilford Brimley!

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

327

8.1

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)

Watch Coppola go mad on and off the many sets of Apocalypse Now. I remember watching this in film school, my entire crew being blown away then rewinding the VHS and watching it all over again immediately.

6.8

Eat the Rich (1987)

Weird ass UK comedy with Lemmy of Motorhead and Paul friggin' McCartney doing cameos and featuring a great "huh?" kind of ending. It's a great "huh?" kind of movie all around.

6.1

White of the Eye

Stylized Argento influenced visuals, eclectic soundtrack, sick n' pretty murder scenes, beautiful shots of the Arizona landscape, bizarre score by ex-Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and bad ass David Keith. Overall, a full blown mess of insanity.

124

7.2

California Split (1974)

Robert Altman is the director. George Segal and Elliot Gould are the two degenerate gamblers. Spectacular is the flick.

6.7

6.4

Street Smart (1987)

Morgan Freeman as Fast Black is the best pimp that movies have ever done seen. AN OSCAR NOMINATED PIMP FOR CHRISTSAKES

JayTrotter's rating:

284

8.1

7.7

The Great Silence (1968)

Most nihilistic ending ever?

Not every flick here is a top to bottom masterpiece (well some are dammit) but I will guarantee you that every flick is filled with an OH SHIT moment or two or strives for something big n' bold n' ballsy or will be branded into your brain until the very day you die. Or just all 3. Enjoy ya rat basta'ds!

Also, some are just amazing some are just underrated some are just obscure and some are just bizarre but most of the time there's a little mix n matching crossover action going on but don't expect each flick to meet all four criteria. All I know is that all these flicks just need a little bit more love.