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So when peeps start looking at your collection (and secretly your thinking, please don't ask if its alright to borrow this), they say 'what the hell is this?', the u go into an intense discussion on why u have it and it i worth watching.
Mine are.
Of Freaks and Men - Fantastic russian movie about porn in the 19th centuary, funny and disturbing.
Naked Lunch _ Dutch edition.
Kids.
Im sure the many forummers can out do this, don't be shy.
Squirrel God
25-05-2003, 8:56 AM
Don't know what you mean by weird :confused: You mean films that are weird or just films that seem weird because people have never heard of them?
Either way, I have quite a few but couldn't list unless I know what you mean. Weird is my favourite genre :grin:
Got a well weird one on VHS though - "Freaks". Whose familiar with this one then? :grin: Shame it's not out on DVD.
Weirdest film?
Most disturbing film and this I have on VHS is without a doubt Eraserhead...
narabdela
25-05-2003, 1:52 PM
"Freaks". Amazing film. Made seventy two years ago and was banned in Britain for thirty years. Still probably considered sensitive because of fears about it being thought exploitative of the disabled (It isn't) and the fact that it is still genuinely disturbing. A unique masterpiece.
It depends how you want to define weird, but I suppose "The Wicker Man" is the weirdest in my collection. Another one-off that can't really be compared with anything else.
:smashin: :smashin:
themoron
25-05-2003, 3:27 PM
I think my weirdest must be Titus.
Anthony Hopkins playing the Roman General in a half modern, half classical Rome. Using the original Shakespearean language and the play's original graphical disturbing scenes, the film nearly turned Hopkins insane as his character does.
Great film if you can follow it to the end, but very weird indeed.
themoron :@)
Cool-hand
25-05-2003, 4:37 PM
"Pi".
A little strange but fairly intense towards the end.
Hawklord
25-05-2003, 4:50 PM
T o name a few:-
Visitor Q (about a strange disfunctional family)
Jacobs Ladder (about a nam vet apparently losing his mind )
Donnie Darko
Society
hornydragon
25-05-2003, 4:53 PM
Once were warriors. (i love this film)
Wierdest "the cog" Yeah great DVD not sure if it classes as a film but excellent DVD
Drunken Master
25-05-2003, 7:30 PM
I agree with Hawklord Visitor Q is weird film and distubing!!
Happiness of the Katakuris, a Japanese horror/zombie/musical
Alphaville...especially when the subtitles turn off for 15 minutes!
Fitzcaraldo is pretty weird too.
Mackster
26-05-2003, 11:49 PM
Breakdance 1 & 2 !
Why Breakdance 1 & 2????
Their in my collection but I wouldn't consider them weird?????
Mines the Pyramid!!!!........................Utter Tripe!!!!
I find it weird someone would budget over a million dollars on a porno and try to make a story out of it :lesson:
Stick to the compilations :clap:
Stace :grin:
graham.myers
27-05-2003, 1:04 AM
donnie darko is my favourite 'weird' film in my collection
Dead or alive - Wierd Miike Takeshi film, infact come to think about it all of the Miike Takeshi films I have are wierd.
narabdela
27-05-2003, 2:12 AM
Alphaville...especially when the subtitles turn off for 15 minutes!
Good one.
:smashin: :smashin:
PoochJD
27-05-2003, 10:35 AM
Hi,
I guess most of these would be classified as weird, in one respect or another:
"Urotsukidoji: Perfect Collection" (The first two films in the four-film series, totally uncut and uncensored.)
"Baraka" (Although only because few people have heard of it.)
"Cannibal Holocaust"
"Malice@Doll" (Japanese anime.)
"Phil Mulloy: Extreme Animation" (If you've seen it, you'll know why! :) More than 150 minutes of the most way-out animation you'll ever have seen, and the guy's British as well. Includes the superb "The Sex Life Of A Chair" which simply has to be seen to be believed!! Honest-to-God, this is twisted, but also hilarious, in one of those really strange "Is this actually as sick as it sounds, or is it just my imagination?" kind of ways!)
However, I think most people who see my collection, probably think how weird it is for me to have such a contrast: extreme horror like "Cannibal Holocaust" sitting next to "A Bug's Life" and "Dogtanian And The Three Muskehounds", with "Fitzcarraldo", "Tremors", "Betty Blue", "The Abyss: Special Edition" and "Gladiator.
Varied is certainly what I would call it, or maybe eclectic, but not THAT weird a collection of films.... Or is it?!
Pooch
Wierdest film: Irma Vep. Got it as a birthday pressie. Complete pile of crap!
What I'd really like is a collection of Chris Cunningham music videos in 5.1. (Especially the Aphex Twin ones!)
Regards,
Jules.
obrother
27-05-2003, 4:08 PM
La Dolce Vita. Some consider it a classic, I think it's weird.
Rambo John J
27-05-2003, 6:12 PM
As my collection's still got some vhs tapes kicking around I'd have to include a couple of them aswell -
El Topo - Jodorowsky's LSD fuelled Paella Western (he's Spanish not Italian:p ) Much loved by John Lennon.
Sante Sangre - Another Jodorowsky oddball fest about.... hmmmm, I'll have to get back to you on that. Set in a circus. An elephant has a big public funeral. Strange, to say the least.
The Holy Mountain - Yet another unfathomable Jodorowsky opus. In this one, at one point they re-enact the Spanish invasion of Central America using gekko's and iguana's. The guy's not right in the head.
Bad Boy Bubby - Kid gets brought up in an incestuous household where his mum convinces him the air outside is poisonous in order to keep him locked up for her own sexual entertainment. Once he ventures outside things get very bizarre and he ends up singing in a punk band. Extreme weirdorama. Each different scene is shot by a different cinematographer giving the film a pretty unique visual look.
The Bride Of Frank - one of my favourite films. A low budget indie flick where they actually employed a down-and-out drunk to play Frank, a tramp taken on by a haulage firm as one of their workers. On his birthday they set out to find him a girlfriend with big t*ts. Without doubt the funniest film I've ever seen. I've literally wept from laughing so much watching this. It's finally getting a DVD release later in the year:clap:
Faces of Gore - mondo pseudo-documentary about death featuring lots of footage of road traffic accidents, suicides etc from Japan. Features narration that's been written in the worst possible taste. Not for the squeamish, but anyone that reads Bizarre magazine should be fine with it. A lot of people claim it's all faked, but they obviously don't know what real trauma does to the human body. Very desensitizing after 90 minutes.
Possession - an old early 80's Sam Neill/Isabelle Adjani movie where the leading lady grows herself a new husband. Strangely, she keeps having sex with it when it isn't even properly formed yet. Features some of the oddest things I've seen comitted to celluloid, and I've seen some odd things in my time:god:
Also has some quite nasty, realistic, and bloody domestic violence scenes.
That'll do for now.
Freaks is an excellent film. It did have a R2 release but got deleted very quickly. No sign of an R1 since it was announced a couple of years ago. Shame. The R2 was no better than the Warners "Maverick Directors" vhs tape anyway, in fact, it looked like it was duped from it:rolleyes:
Squirrel God
27-05-2003, 6:14 PM
Originally posted by Rambo John J
Freaks is an excellent film. It did have a R2 release but got deleted very quickly. No sign of an R1 since it was announced a couple of years ago. Shame. The R2 was no better than the Warners "Maverick Directors" vhs tape anyway, in fact, it looked like it was duped from it:rolleyes:
Shame. It's not a film that I could watch all the way through again and again, but it has some moments that are 'nice' to show to visitors :devil: Scene selection would thus be a must on this title :smashin:
Favourite 'weird' film must be Repo Man.
Ichi The Killer - that's pretty weird.
A third of my collection is HK/Jap/Korean films, so many films that some would consider weird!
barneybeerbelly
28-05-2003, 1:26 AM
My weirdist film will have to be a Belgium film called Man Bites Dog.
If you have not seen it i suggest you have a look at this film......slightly disturbing yet strangely comedic.
It has that slight oomph you get watching Henry, Portrait of a serial killer but that bizarreness feel as if you have just sat down and tried explaining what Donnie Darko is about to your mum & Dad!!!!
Dave
"You can't fight in here......this is the war room!!"
Drunken Master
28-05-2003, 2:03 AM
Rambo, were did you get Bad Boy Bubby from??
shodan
28-05-2003, 2:18 AM
For me although not wierd, it is definately different..
Threads
A BBC made film in the 80's about 2 families. Before, during and 15 years after England is nuked.
A harrowing and thought provoking film!
the_pauley
28-05-2003, 4:28 AM
Weirdest (and one of the funniest) DVD in my collection is John Water's "Pink Flamingos" R1. Re-defines the term "sick" humour. Not many people can stomach it but some think it's a hoot! Can't possibly describe anything about it here, so the curious among you will have to do a net search.
"Freaks" - absolute gem of a movie - one of the few VHS tapes I've kept. Where's the DVD Warners???
Rambo John J
28-05-2003, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by Drunken Master
Rambo, were did you get Bad Boy Bubby from??
It's a vhs tape.
Found it in the Virgin megastore bargain bin for £1.99 about 5 years ago.
Noodle
28-05-2003, 4:01 PM
I've been hoping Bad Boy Bubby to be released on DVD for years. It's an absolutely classic film and the only VHS tape I have left. I think the lead is played by a guy called Nicholas Hope, and if you haven't seen this film then you really should just for his performance. Outstanding.
'get out the road ya crazy bastard...'
Rambo John J
28-05-2003, 4:19 PM
You wouldn't want to get him a kitten for a present though:lesson:
Noodle
28-05-2003, 4:58 PM
You might if you get the munchies late at night and need to visit a petrol station.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I nearly died laughing.
Do you think it's possible that it might get a release one day? Perhaps in Oz.
elpeevio
29-05-2003, 4:31 AM
Now weird - there is a subjective word.....
Well "Audition" is just about the only one that I will never watch again, but the Documentary "American Movie" is about the oddest, yet most wonderful thing I own. It is as quotable as Withnail and I.....bloody fantastic
marts62
29-05-2003, 4:36 PM
Originally posted by Rambo John J
Possession - an old early 80's Sam Neill/Isabelle Adjani movie where the leading lady grows herself a new husband. Strangely, she keeps having sex with it when it isn't even properly formed yet. Features some of the oddest things I've seen comitted to celluloid, and I've seen some odd things in my time:god:
Also has some quite nasty, realistic, and bloody domestic violence scenes.
This was my choice too. The commentary makes you appreciate just how a bad marriage can muck you up. /shudder
Geezer
29-05-2003, 6:33 PM
Originally posted by Harj
So when peeps start looking at your collection (and secretly your thinking, please don't ask if its alright to borrow this), they say 'what the hell is this?', the u go into an intense discussion on why u have it and it i worth watching.
Mine are.
Kids.
What did you find weird about Kids? i really like it and wouldnt consider it a strange film.
"Casper the dopest ghost" :smashin:
alextgreen
30-05-2003, 5:51 PM
hmmm, Gigolo I think. Tis a curious piece of filmmaking.
Or does that just count as porn?
stretcher
31-05-2003, 1:28 AM
Just for the title I suppose - but Fulci's 'Don't Torture A Duckling' - to be honest I don't think I could stand the torture for a second viewing but its a good conversation piece!!:grin: :grin:
Donnie Darko was probably one of the weirdest films i've ever seen. I rented it from bb, as i had seen it highly recomended on their website. Geesh i sat there, watched it, and then tried to figure out what i had just been watching for the last two hours.
Infact im still confused to this day.
If anyone has any idea at all what it was about, i would really like to know ?
:god: :boring:
narabdela
01-06-2003, 2:37 PM
If anyone has any idea at all what it was about, i would really like to know ?
Here we go again.
:god: :god:
Hawklord
01-06-2003, 10:46 PM
The Isle (a Korean film if I remember correctly)- it'll put you off fishing for good!
shodan
02-06-2003, 1:59 AM
I think American Psycho is quite wierd too....
Ziggy
03-06-2003, 10:59 AM
narabdela
Forgive me for having an opinion and thinking this was a forum ?
:hiya: :hiya: :hiya: :hiya: :hiya: :hiya:
narabdela
03-06-2003, 9:44 PM
Forgive me for having an opinion and thinking this was a forum ?
Nothing personal. Do a search on Donnie Darko and look for the thread "donnie darko ???" That will do for starters.
:hiya: :lesson: :hiya:
No worries, ill give it a whiz,,,,, cheers
James45
04-06-2003, 7:24 PM
Just pre-ordered a swedish film called Little Otik. It's about a couple so desperate for a child they adopt a tree stump that, because of their love, comes to life but starts eating people.
I think that just went straight to the top of my weird list.
elpeevio
05-06-2003, 3:18 PM
Ahh yes, Little Otik. Made by the Czech surrealist Jan Svankmajer
- I have his Alice (In Wonderland) and Faust on VHS. However, weird maybe does not begin to describe this one..... did you pre-order sight unseen? Brave brave person
James45
05-06-2003, 3:53 PM
Cannabalistic tree baby what more do I need to know?!:grin: Considering it's a budget title I wasn't too worried, it just sounded mental. What did you think of it?
jay.rob
05-06-2003, 6:36 PM
I have just have had a look at the review for Little Otik and it certainly does sound weird! Go's on my wanted list though!
Flibster
06-06-2003, 4:06 PM
Got to be Vulgar for me.
Got it because of the Judge not: In defense of dogma documentary on it.
The film is quite sick really. :D
~Flibster
Originally posted by Noodle
I've been hoping Bad Boy Bubby to be released on DVD for years. It's an absolutely classic film and the only VHS tape I have left. I think the lead is played by a guy called Nicholas Hope, and if you haven't seen this film then you really should just for his performance. Outstanding.
'get out the road ya crazy bastard...'
Bad Boy Bubby - That be great film (talking Bubby language). I got a VHS copy from AMazon i think, very hard to find, criminal thats its not on DVD.
coolhand101
06-06-2003, 11:00 PM
Island of death ce, i heard so much about it when i got it last year.
talk about the director trying to cash in!!!
Anyone interested in Freaks (1932) - it's on TCM 11.45 Thurs 12th June...
One weird(ish) horror film in my vhs stuff is Xtro.
Cheers
Rob
Mulholland Drive - David Lynch
Someone tell me *** happened in that film - not got a clue, only seen i the one time whilst drunk, but i don't think it will make sense the second time either
Glimmer
26-07-2003, 2:54 AM
Hmmm...
Just got Dutch release of Caligula(156min) off ebay. I had to laugh at the Dutch "16" rating given to this movie.....cripes, I don't think I could handle a Dutch XXX !!! :eek:
I bought this movie after hearing about it's notoriety over the years. This edition has a documentary which was made in 1981 with some very candid behind-the-scenes footage from the late 70s which is pretty much as explicit as the movie itself. Still an interesting 55 min complilation of interviews and production footage.
Was it worth the wait ? yes & no.
Yes, it is graphic in its violent & sexual content, but then so was Pagan Rome. "Gladiator" reawakened my interest in roman history, and I am considering getting the "I, Claudius" DVD boxset very soon.
Yes, it is good to see a film in pretty much the version it was supposed to be seen in(from the producer's point of view anyway). Although the original Cannes 3+hr version would've been real torture(sic) to sit through.
Yes, its interesting to see a film cast starring Peter O'Toole, Sir John Gielgud, Helen Mirren, Malcolm McDowell blissully ignorant of the hardcore scenes that will be inserted, without their knowledge, post production, transforming the film into a 20 million dollar porn flick.
Yes, this particular movie is probably very unique, not necessarily in a good way, but unique nontheless. It is definitely the weirdest DVD in my collection.
No, I don't consider this to stand up to many repeat viewings, unless you are Caligula, himself reincarnated. Also not a demo DVD for showing off your AV system to your visiting gran after dinner :rotfl:
No, this movie didn't really need the extra hardcore material spliced in. Although, I have never seen the toned down R-rated 90 min version, I was quite happy with the performances by the core cast, and I think the movie could've retained some notoriety on the subject matter alone.
If you have never heard of this movie before then you should check out a fan site:
http://www.caligulathemovie.com
The site does contain some adult content, stills from the film itself and a couple of softcore photos from the extras' daytime jobs as Penthouse pets. If you are tempted to buy the DVD I recommend you check out the site first so you know what you are in for, and try and pick up a copy cheap on ebay if you decide its worth a purchase.
PoochJD
26-07-2003, 9:24 AM
Hi,
I think I can beat ALL of you, for the "Weirdest DVD Title" for all time.
I have a disc in my collection, bought at the end of last year from my local HMV store called: "Phil Mulloy - Extreme Animation".
You can see more details, and judge for yourself how weird this title is, at:
http://www.bfi.org.uk/videocat/index.php/page/item_view/code/299
One of the animations is called ""The Sexlife Of A Chair"! It's the most twisted and sick animation ever, and yet it contains absolutely no sex, no violence, no gore, no bad language, and no nudity! Watch it, and then you'll see why this disc is an 18!
Pooch
pgard
26-07-2003, 11:42 AM
'Lost Highway' - an excellent film, but completley bonkers!
'Mulholland Drive' is a breeze in comparison.
Mr Pumpkinhead
08-10-2003, 12:37 PM
Originally posted by James45
Just pre-ordered a swedish film called Little Otik. It's about a couple so desperate for a child they adopt a tree stump that, because of their love, comes to life but starts eating people.
I think that just went straight to the top of my weird list.
Where did you order this from?
I've been waiting for it to come out as I missed it's very short theatrial release.
Mr Pumpkinhead
08-10-2003, 12:46 PM
Un Chien Andalou, Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali.
Errm, "surrealist" .....
Slicing Eyeballs, Ants crawling out of holes in hands ...
Sandman
08-10-2003, 12:50 PM
Still dont know what you lot mean by weird but the film that I like that nobody seems to like is........
Magnolia - Big Tam Cruise telling people to respect the co## and tame the cu## is not something you would expect from a hollywood movie.
Originally posted by Sandman
Big Tam Cruise telling people to respect the co## and tame the cu## is not something you would expect from a hollywood movie.
Who's Tam Cruise?:confused: :rotfl:
dejongj
08-10-2003, 2:28 PM
Strangeland is my weirdest movie. It really makes me sick. The really weird thing is that it looks like a character from the movie is living in Hemel Hempstead....
I you love or hate piercings you love this ;-)
Mr Pumpkinhead
08-10-2003, 2:31 PM
Originally posted by Shoka
Who's Tam Cruise?:confused: :rotfl:
A famous Scotish actor from the 1940s
James45
08-10-2003, 5:07 PM
Originally posted by Mr Pumpkinhead
Where did you order this from?
I've been waiting for it to come out as I missed it's very short theatrial release.
Play.com for 7.99 can't go wrong!