Very Hidden Gems
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Formula: IMDB Rating / (Votes / 1000) > 1
Ratings last calculated 28-Jan-2024
For slightly less underrated movies see here: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls525784592/
Formula: IMDB Rating / (Votes / 1000) > 1
Ratings last calculated 28-Jan-2024
For slightly less underrated movies see here: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls525784592/
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- DirectorAnthony WarringtonStarHeath McIvorRandy reads excerpts from his new book, but not before going on lengthy tangents on veganism, artistic expression, Gumtree and so much more.Simultaneously the highest rated, and most underrated film on this list! A very funny story of how a puppet bought a couch. While technically a stand-up special, the couch story really takes you on a journey. It's available for free on Randys Youtube channel.
If you like: Australian Stand-up comedy.
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 38.1578 - DirectorPatricia DiSalvo ViayraStarsRicardo ChaviraMarwan SalamaMarisa DavilaA group of unlikely friends get together for an epic trading card tournament only to have a beautiful outsider turn everything on its head.This comedy is specifically for people who know what MTG FNM is. More of a cult classic then a crowd-pleaser.
If you like: The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (2008)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 35.1145 - DirectorJason SatterlundStarsLindsay FrameDennis HillJuneSoo HamA sci-fi history of mankind told from the perspective of angels. The Record Keeper, Raina, works in Heaven's administrative offices tracking events unfolding on earth.This creative low budget indie Christian film references many stories in the bible from the point of view of two angels. You don't have to be Christian to enjoy, but there's a lot of references to biblical stories throughout, so a thorough knowledge of those stories will be rewarded.
If you like: Biblical stories (religious or not)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 33.3333 - DirectorJunta YamaguchiStarsRiko FujitaniManami HonjôGôta IshidaOn a calm winter's day, a mountain inn becomes trapped in a time loop.One of the few films on this list I haven't seen yet. This is #1 on my Watchlist due to the director and writers previous film Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020)
Update: I watched it and it's not bad!
If you like: Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020)
Language: Japanese
Underrated Factor: 20.4986 - DirectorsKelsy AbbottPaul BartunekCasey DonahueStarsChase FeinNichole BagbyWilly RobertsDuring The Time When The 2014 Reboot Was Coming Out, Fans Decided To Remake The Original ThemselvesA low budget comedy remake of RoboCop (1987)
If you like: Dave Made a Maze (2017)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 12.8000 - DirectorJo ShafferStarsMeredith AntoianAyaNia FarrellA self-styled messiah initiates a teenage runaway into his cult of sister-wives. Her rebellious nature upends the community, triggering a bloody uprising against the patriarch.The lowest rated movie on this list, due to how IMDB weights votes. The unweighted mean is 6.4, making it higher rated then The Little Mermaid (2023) score of 5.2! I suspect this is due to having relatively few votes in the 5-7 range (44) while having many votes in the 8-10 range (165). This is exacerbated by having only 328 votes total. In other words, this film is too good for its own good! (At the time of writing this article at least.)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 11.5853 - DirectorNicholas Ashe BatemanStarsJordan MonaghanYasamin KeshtkarChristine Kellogg-DarrinIn Whithren, a line of women pass a recurring dream through multiple generations.Someone described watching this more like staring at a painting for 90 minutes then watching a film and that sounds about right. Not everyone's cup of tea to be sure.
If you like: Paintings
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 8.9810 - DirectorJeremy LaLondeStarsJonas ChernickDaniel SternCleopatra ColemanA scientist meets a version of himself from the future who has traveled back in time to stop himself from inventing time travel.Language: English
Underrated Factor: 5.3930 - DirectorYûji ShimomuraStarsTak SakaguchiKento YamazakiArata YamanakaThe most famous battle of the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto fights against 588 enemies, one after the other. There is no room for error, no room for trivial, outdated, or unconvincing movements.Language: Japanese
Underrated Factor: 5.3047 - DirectorWilliam DickersonStarsNeil HopkinsBrea GrantJohn ForestTrapped inside his car by a mudslide, smooth talking Jackson Alder suddenly finds himself in a situation he can't talk his way out of. With no hope of rescue, he must defy the odds; battling Mother Nature for his survival.Language: English
Underrated Factor: 5.2525 - DirectorOnur TukelStarsJonathan CaouetteZach ClarkDustin Guy DefaIn this critically acclaimed comedy, an emotionally stunted New Yorker's miserable love life turns around when he meets a deadbeat vampire and becomes a blood-sucker himself.Language: English
Underrated Factor: 4.4262 - DirectorCatherine CyranStarsJay MohrDaphne ZunigaDavid MillbernKevin tries to be involved with his son and ex-wife's family for Christmas. During dinner, he thought his Christmas *day* couldn't be more screwed; his son suddenly wishes it was Christmas every day. After that, it was a regular Groundhog's Day. Kevin learns new dance moves and can actually sing. Don't let the caroling fool you.My favorite Groundhog-Day Film. I watch it before Christmas every year and it never gets old. The repetition of the movie lends itself to multiple watches over the years.
If you like: Groundhog Day (1993)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 3.9716 - DirectorScott RyanStarsScott RyanBen WalkerMassimiliano AndrighettoA Melbourne hitman who is simultaneously ruthless and caring and volatile. 'Filmed' by his media student for a university assignment, Ray is under contract to kill a low life of the Melbourne underworld when a more tempting offer is made.Low budget indie prequel to the Australian crime series Mr Inbetween. Feel free to watch either one first, it doesn't matter. The series has a much higher production value.
If you like: Mr Inbetween (2018-2021)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 3.8709 - DirectorChiyu ZhangStarsTeng ShenLi MaYuan ChangAfter being left unexpectedly on the moon, an asteroid destroys the earth, leaving Duguyue being the last person in existence.Language: Chinese
Underrated Factor: 3.7937 - DirectorRob SchroederStarsVincent KartheiserChelsea LopezBreeda WoolAfter his car breaks down, Glen spends one hell of an odd night with a married couple, setting into motion a chain of events that alter their lives plus those of several random strangers.Language: English
Underrated Factor: 3.5714 - DirectorHugh SullivanStarsJosh McConvilleHannah MarshallAlex DimitriadesA man's attempt to construct the ultimate romantic weekend backfires when his quest for perfection traps his lover in an infinite loop.This Australian time-travel sci-fi is the first movie I ever watched twice in a row, as the ending recontextualizes the circumfusing plot.
If you like: Timecrimes (2007)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 3.0907 - DirectorManolo CardonaStarsManolo CardonaMaribel VerdúCarla AdellSeven people are kidnapped and suddenly find themselves part of a deadly game.This Spanish film is a collage of plot-beats from some of the best Death Game films. I think it's underrated both in number of votes, and user score, deserving at least a 6.3 based on similar films and quality.
If you like: Escape Room (2019)
Language: Spanish
Underrated Factor: 3.0021 - DirectorHenry SaineStarsKyle DavisDevin McGinnMatt BauerJeff is an ordinary guy that is stuck at a dead end job with a boring life, but when a strange old man gives him an Ancient relic and tells him that he is the last bloodline of H.P. Lovecraft, He and his friend Charlie embark on an adventure to protect the relic piece from falling into the hands of the Starspawn and his minions that wish to reunite the relic and release Cthulhu back into the world.Language: English
Underrated Factor: 2.8556 - DirectorOwen HarrisStarsBill PaxtonDaniel RadcliffeJoe DempsieThe struggle of Houser's legal feud against American lawyer Jack Thompson, over the morality of the Grand Theft Auto video game series.Daniel Radcliffe leads this movie about the creation of Grand Theft Auto, and the Hot Coffee controversy. It feels like a made for TV movie so set your expectations accordingly.
If you like: Grand Theft Auto
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 2.4286 - DirectorJo Sun-hoStarsKim Myung-minByun Yo-hanShin Hye-sunA mystery drama revolving around a father who commits an unethical act in an attempt to save his daughter's life. Three years later, his actions return to haunt him, trapping him in an endless time loop.If you like: Groundhog Day (1993)
Language: Korean
Underrated Factor: 2.3472 - DirectorsPhilip GelattMorgan Galen KingStarsRichard E. GrantLucy LawlessPatton OswaltUltra-violent, epic fantasy set in a land of magic follows heroes from different eras and cultures battling against a malevolent force.If you like: Wizards (1977)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 2.3230 - DirectorShin'ya TsukamotoStarsShin'ya TsukamotoTakahiro MuraseTakahiro KandakaA man wakes up to find himself locked in a cramped concrete maze of corridors, in which he can barely move. He doesn't remember why he is there or how he got there. He has a terrible stomach injury and is slowly bleeding to death.This allegorical short 49 minute film manages to force its way deep into your brain and stick with you more then you'd expect.
If you like: Stuck / death game movies
Language: Japanese
Underrated Factor: 2.0942 - DirectorsAustin BraggMeredith BraggStarsMike FaistCrystal ReedDennis BoutsikarisThe story of Roger Sharpe, the young midwesterner who overturned New York City's 35 year-old ban on pinball machines.Easy Recommendation. This feel-good movie is just as good as Tetris (2023). Surprisingly high production value, it didn't feel like a budget movie at all outside of that terrible fake face rug. I suspect this whole movie would have been a lot more successful if only they had splashed out for a better prosthetic moustache.
If you like: Tetris (2003)
Language: English
Underrated Factor: 2.0301 - DirectorIan ClarkStarsAneurin BarnardAmit ShahSteve EvetsEight volunteers find themselves fighting for their lives when a drug trial goes horribly wrong.Language: English
Underrated Factor: 1.9736 - DirectorNatasha KermaniStarsBrea GrantLeith M. BurkeDhruv Uday SinghA suburban woman fights to be believed as she finds herself stalked by a threatening figure who returns to her house night after night. When she can't get help from those around her, she is forced to take matters into her own hands.Language: English
Underrated Factor: 1.8102
