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1. Bliss (I) (2021)
R | 103 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
A mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is a computer simulation.
Director: Mike Cahill | Stars: Owen Wilson, Salma Hayek, Nesta Cooper, Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Votes: 20,156
2. Bliss (I) (2019)
Not Rated | 80 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A brilliant painter facing the worst creative block of her life turns to anything she can to complete her masterpiece, spiraling into a hallucinatory hellscape of drugs, sex and murder in the sleazy underbelly of Los Angeles.
Director: Joe Begos | Stars: Dora Madison, Tru Collins, Rhys Wakefield, Jeremy Gardner
Votes: 5,674
3. New Japan Pro Wrestling (I) (2015– )
Sport
A hard hitting, fast paced, strong style alternative to professional wrestling. The stars of New Japan show up - to show off.
Stars: Kenny Omega, Keg, Aaron Frobel, Kazuchika Okada
Votes: 423
4. Wasteland (2012)
108 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A young man recently released from prison recruits his three best friends to rob the local drug kingpin who is responsible for his incarceration. Can he get revenge and win back his fed-up girlfriend?
Director: Rowan Athale | Stars: Iwan Rheon, Luke Treadaway, Gerard Kearns, Matthew Lewis
Votes: 4,243
5. Love Stories (1959)
100 min | Drama, Romance
Rabid desires and ungovernable passions rule the lives of mortals, as impatient wishes and blind hopes interweave in this triptych of disastrous human flaws. The glowing fire of love, or the lack of it, engulfs us. Can we have it all?
Director: Sokrates Kapsaskis | Stars: Eleni Zafeiriou, Sasa Katsarou, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos, Kostas Ploumbis
Votes: 117
6. Naked Horror: The Movie (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Terror lurks in the dreams of a young woman who discovers that she is connected to the supernatural world through her psychic nightmares. Once she realizes that her dreams are not just her ... See full summary »
Director: Carlo Rodriguez | Stars: Angela Tropea, George Haw Russell, Anna Elisabeth Taylor, Cody Hartman
Votes: 52
7. The Mime (II) (2018)
4 min | Short, Horror
First, it copies you. Then you copy it.
Director: Dan Allen | Stars: Amelia Gardham, Joseph Adelakun
Votes: 69
8. His Name Is Bob (2010)
116 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Bob is a 54-year-old man who has spent his life defying the odds. This is his story. He has been betrayed, abandoned, beaten and abused. Through all of this darkness, Bob's light continues to shine.
Directors: Lisa Johnson Mitchell, Lisa Johnson, J. Sebastian Lee | Star: Bob Crawford
Votes: 74
9. Long Pig (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 141 min | Action, Horror, Thriller
A terrifying film that offers a decidedly different take on the gruesome practice of cannibalism. Long Pig - A culinary term that refers to human beings, which according to documented ... See full summary »
Director: Carlo Rodriguez | Stars: Jennifer Lyon, Grace Carpenter, Laura Carter, Greg Clark
Votes: 78
10. Six Men Getting Sick (1967)
TV-PG | 4 min | Animation, Short, Horror
A short continuously looping animation of six grotesque human figures vomiting.
Director: David Lynch
Votes: 6,474
11. The Speed Cubers (2020)
TV-PG | 39 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
Discover the special bond -- and uncommon competitive spirit -- shared by the world's Rubik's Cube-solving record breakers in this documentary.
Director: Sue Kim | Stars: Max Park, Schwan Park, Philipp Weyer, Feliks Zemdegs
Votes: 4,187
12. Sex, Drugs, and Stu (2009)
Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy
Stu and Rupert like to get high and go to the gym to watch the ladies. But Stu's stoner existence is interrupted when he loses his job and is evicted from his apartment by his Irish mobster... See full summary »
Director: Jon Louis | Stars: Derek W. Adam, Patricia Coleman, Mable Estella, Jason R. Gonzales
Votes: 17
13. Paul Raymond's Erotica (1981)
86 min | Drama
Brigitte Lahie stars as a stunning French reporter who Paul Raymond personally invites into Soho's sleaziest sex locales. This experience convinces the young woman that she wants to be a stripper too.
Director: Brian Smedley-Aston | Stars: Brigitte Lahaie, Diana Cochran, Paul Raymond, Faith Daykin
Votes: 104
14. Damned! (1998)
51 min | Comedy
An alternative re-telling of biblical stories told as Jesus being a teenager, Bible mystery solvers, and other comedic religious figures.
Director: James Murray | Stars: Ronney Ascher, Marti Cooney, Jeremy Guskin, Laurence Frommer
Votes: 185
15. A Leaf of Faith (2018)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary
This documentary explores Kratom, a botanical supplement that has been proposed as an alternative to today's opioid painkillers.
Directors: Chris Bell, David Baca Jr. | Stars: Susan Ash, Chris Bell, Mark Bell, Rosemary Bell
Votes: 426
16. Alternative Therapy (2019)
9 min | Short, Comedy
A therapist's bad habits start to affect his relationships with his clients.
Director: Roberto Raad | Stars: Mackenzie Amar, Mabel Maultsby, Reagan Pfifer, Roberto Raad
17. We Want the Airwaves (2022)
83 min | Documentary, Drama
Follows the story of a group of first time television creators as they embark on a journey to change network television. All while creating the first modern television series to chronicle the work of activists.
Director: Scott Ryan | Stars: Pauline Adamek, Amber Arbucci, Kevin Candido, Jessica Charity
Votes: 94
18. CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
86 min | Documentary, Music | Completed
In 1976, CFNY launched in a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world.
Director: Matt Schichter | Stars: Geddy Lee, Deryck Whibley, Jim Kerr, Emily Haines
19. Gorillaz: Clint Eastwood (2001 Music Video)
TV-PG | 5 min | Animation, Fantasy, Horror
Official music video for Gorillaz' song "Clint Eastwood" ft. Del the Funky Homosapien.
Directors: Pete Candeland, Jamie Hewlett | Stars: Damon Albarn, Gorillaz, Del the Funky Homosapien
Votes: 666
21. Global Metal (2008)
93 min | Documentary, Music
A continued examination of the heavy metal subculture focusing on the adaptation and performance of heavy metal in various global communities, and how the increased import of Western cultural forms has impacted new global markets.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Tom Araya, Ken Ayugai, Rafael Bittencourt, Max Cavalera
Votes: 4,887
22. Searching for the Cure
Documentary | Filming
"Searching for the Cure", is an in-depth feature documentary exploring the world of "Medical Cannabis", tracing its origins, scientific research, clinical trials, legalization, and ... See full summary »
Director: Robert C MacKay | Stars: Tommy Chong, Montel Williams, Sanjay Gupta, Rob Ruckus
23. King of Paper Chasin' (2011)
R | 124 min | Crime, Drama, Music
When Carter Blanche, a ruthless inner city drug dealer, tries to quit the dope game and go straight as a credible underground artist in the mixtape circuit, he faces deception, betrayal and violence from the people closest to him.
Director: La Monte Edwards | Stars: Dwayne DL Clark, Jason Rivera, Piarry Oriol, Joseph Michael Somma
Votes: 628
24. The Hitman's Bodyguard: Alternate Scenes (2017 Video)
4 min | Short, Action, Comedy
Some alternate scenes and takes from The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017).
Director: Patrick Hughes | Stars: Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Ryan Reynolds
Votes: 86
25. Underground Inc: The Rise & Fall of Alternative Rock (2019)
96 min | Documentary
The story of the rise and fall of 90's alternative rock, in the wake of Nirvana's success.
Director: Shaun Katz | Stars: Steve Albini, Martin Atkins, Aaron Beam, Josh Blum
Votes: 59
26. Abbey of Thelema (2007)
80 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Based on actual facts and events, explores the Thelemic Commune in Cefalu, Sicily from 1920-1923.
Directors: J. Grimm, Vincent Jennings | Stars: Mike Ketcher, Lynn Mastio Rice, Blandine Fromont, Brenda Sue Fowler
Votes: 99
27. You can't (Kan't) always get what you want. (2021)
118 min | Drama
A story of a story that happens inside the screens. A reality trapped inside the screen of all devices hitting the boundaries creating the ultimate question: whose screen device are we trapped in? Whose entertainment is our personal drama?
Director: Eduardo Arroyuelo | Stars: Mara Andress, Silvia Carusillo, Diego Cooper, Alice Cruickshank
Votes: 18
28. Assimilation (2009)
19 min | Short, Drama, Sci-Fi
In post-apocalyptic America, the remaining population has become enslaved by the Church and Company and one woman, A1003, tries to survive in the restricted dystopian society.
Director: Shelene Bridge | Stars: Deidre Deane, Cynthia Coulter, Lindsay Friesen, Linda Diane Holley
Votes: 5
29. Deaf Jam (2011 Video)
70 min | Documentary
In Deaf Jam, a Deaf New York City teen is introduced to sign language poetry and boldly enters the spoken word slam scene.
Director: Judy Lieff | Stars: Aneta Brodski, Tahani Salah, Terrylene
Votes: 35
30. World of Darkness (2017)
TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary
An in-depth look into how the World of Darkness and Vampire: The Masquerade created a phenomenon in the 1990's - a zeitgeist that helped shape film, literature, fashion, club culture, and ultimately fans, whose lives it forever altered.
Director: Giles Alderson | Stars: Dhaunae De Vir, Shane DeFreest, Oliver Dickens, Martin Ericsson
Votes: 250
31. Urine Aid (2017)
62 min | Documentary
URINE AID is a rare look into the controversial world of urine therapy. With documentation dating back to the ancient Egyptian Eber's papyrus in 3000BC, urine therapy is one of the oldest ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Williams | Stars: Moray Aitken, Andulairah, Anand Bapat, Canon James Brady
Votes: 35
32. So, Which Band Is Your Boyfriend In? (2018)
97 min | Documentary
A documentary which, through a series of interviews, looks at gender in the UK's DIY and underground music scenes.
Director: Suzy Harrison | Stars: Caz Adcock, Ren Aldridge, Sarah Bentham, Iona Cairns
Votes: 16
33. Irish Catholic (2023)
18+ | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Set in the aftermath of the 1992 Sinead O'Connor SNL event, Shavon, the black sheep of her large Catholic family, attempts to navigate her way in life after outing the beloved community priest for molesting her brother.
Director: Katie Madonna Lee | Stars: Avalon Rayne, Katarena Burke, Ann Myrna, Chloe Roe
Votes: 5
34. The Pharmacist (2010)
113 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When a drug-dealing pharmacist quits dealing when he falls in love with a woman who wants nothing to do with drugs. But when a psychotic killer informs the pharmacist that they are now business partners, quitting is no longer an option.
Director: Chester Sit | Stars: Corey Loranger, Anna-Maria LeMaistre, Chris Craddock, Clinton Carew
Votes: 35
35. A penny weighs more than a soul
90 min | Documentary | Post-production
Ulrich Senoner, a former Berlin architect, leaves his old life behind to live in a remote hut at 2000m, without basic amenities like water and electricity. His biggest challenge? The hut's ... See full summary »
Director: Tobias Demetz | Stars: Ulrich Senoner, Ismaele Riccadonna, Luisa Schieder, Gian Domenico Riccadonna
36. Neon Tank (2022)
Drama, Sci-Fi
In a neon-lit world where death is just a transition, a skilled hacker confronts his own values as he navigates a society of soul-traders.
Director: Mikey Bharj | Stars: Mikey Bharj, Paul Reynolds, Gomes Garcia, Katrina Anne Ward
Votes: 15
37. Teenage Superstars (2017)
TV-MA | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the bands from the alternative pop music scene in Glasgow from the mid 80's to early 90's.
Director: Grant McPhee | Stars: Jill Bryson, Kim Deal, Sean Dickson, Joe Foster
Votes: 94
38. It Started as a Joke (2019)
76 min | Documentary
A look at the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival in Brooklyn, the alternative comedy scene in New York, and Eugene's personal life.
Directors: Julie Smith Clem, Ken Druckerman | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Wyatt Cenac, Jo Firestone, Jon Glaser
Votes: 168
39. May I Be Frank (2010)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Frank Ferrante is 54, weighs 290lbs., had a lifetime of drug & alcohol abuse and as a result contracted Hepatitis-C. He's on multiple medications including anti-depressants, undergoing ... See full summary »
Directors: Gregg Marks, Ryland Engelhart, Conor Gaffney, Cary Mosier | Stars: Mathew Engelhart, Ryland Engelhart, Frank Ferrante, Conor Gaffney
Votes: 184
40. The Living Matrix (2009)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary
Our film, The Living Matrix - The Science of Healing, uncovers new ideas about the intricate web of factors that determine our health. We talk with a group of dedicated scientists, ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Becker | Stars: Adam Dreamhealer, Arielle Essex, Peter Fraser, Bruce Lipton
Votes: 191
41. Limonada, limonada (2020)
77 min | Comedy, Drama
A young woman, in the limbo between university life and adult life, wanders around different places and meets different people as she copes with the uncertainty of the future.
Directors: Juan Pablo Heilbron, Nicolás Palacio | Stars: Pedro Bernal, Rocio Borré, Mateo de Mossaicco, Habib Farah
Votes: 15
42. Dante's Hell Animated (2013)
R | 39 min | Animation, Short, Fantasy
Dante is guided by his hero Virgil through each circle of Hell and its subdivisions until they reach the center of the Earth and emerged to the other hemisphere into Purgatory.
Director: Boris Acosta | Stars: Armand Mastroianni, Eric Roberts, Vincent Spano, Nia Peeples
Votes: 709
43. Barbara Broadcast (2006)
15 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy
Two friends telling each other stories find themselves stuck in a room from which they cannot escape. A strange will disease gradually overcomes them and they can't figure out why.
Directors: Jean-Julien Collette, Olivier Tollet | Stars: Jean Collette, Thierry Lefevre, Thierry Lefèvre, Olivier Massart
Votes: 34
44. Flabulous (2010)
14 min | Short, Comedy, Music
Brenda Lynn Baker is a 'fat' girl that wants nothing more then to fabulous. It all seems bleak for Brenda Lynn until she meets her fairy godmother who takes her from fat to flabulous!
Director: Katie Madonna Lee | Stars: Armani Del Rio, Geordie Anderson, Ida Barklund, Jake Bloch
Votes: 10
45. Comrade Dad (1984–1986)
30 min | Comedy
In an alternative future, Great Britain is part of the USSR in 1999 - an imperfect situation but one that pleases Reg, the 'Comrade Dad' of the Dudgeon family.
Stars: George Cole, Claire Toeman, Barbara Ewing, Doris Hare
Votes: 47
46. High-Rise (2009)
71 min | Documentary
Through dialogues with the owners of penthouses in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Recife, High-Rise explores the social and cultural mindset of the elite, and the phenomenon of the '... See full summary »
Director: Gabriel Mascaro
Votes: 354
47. Girls Rock! (2007)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about four girls who transform their lives at the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls.
Directors: Arne Johnson, Shane King
Votes: 168 | Gross: $0.16M
48. Garbage Island (2008)
60 min | Documentary
They said there was a garbage dump the size of Texas in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. We had to go see for ourselves.
Director: Meredith Danluck | Star: Thomas Morton
Votes: 39
49. Ruining History (2017– )
Comedy, History, Talk-Show
A rotating panel of BuzzFeed's most inquisitive minds learn the ridiculously strange details of history's most iconic and unbelievable stories.
Stars: Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej, Sara Rubin, Kate Peterman
Votes: 379
50. Alfred Hitchcock's Gun (2001)
91 min | Action
An alternative take on Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope".
Director: Santiago Manes Moreno | Stars: Deva Dalporto, Jason Heil, Alexa Isbell, Tom Lasley