Do you like the “What did I just watch?” feeling after seeing a stunning film that is hard to define?
We love it.
Cinema always has been able to produce beautiful experiences. And sometimes the films can be haunting.
They stay with us. We keep pondering its intertwined narrative layers, characters, uncanny atmospheres…
And a right piece of cannabis can boost the joy of these sublime weed film moments.
Let’s check them out.
14 – Goodnight Mommy (2014)
“Goodnight Mommy” is a shocking psychological horror film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala.
The film tells the story of twin brothers who live in a small rural home with their mother, who has recently undergone facial reconstruction surgery.
As the boys become increasingly suspicious of their mother’s identity, their relationship becomes strained, and the film builds to a climax of psychological horror.
Structured with a challenging, intense atmosphere, the film takes a suspenseful trip to discover themes like identity and motherhood.
Pairing it with a soothing indica strain may double the “weird” joy you get from it.
13 – Suspiria (2018)
Here we have total madness!
“Suspiria” is an unmatched horror film directed by Luca Guadagnino, a remake of Dario Argento’s Italian classic.
The film follows a young American ballet dancer who travels to a prestigious dance academy in Germany and begins to suspect that the academy is a front for a witches coven.
Delving deep into motherhood, Patriarchy, and the gaze, Suspiria’s cinematic feeling is distinctive and unique.
And the best news is: Dakota Johnson shines through in a leading role.
Seeing this for the first time is fantastic. Pairing it with some potent cannabis like Black Candy strain, can beam you up to its stunning atmosphere!
12 – Videodrome (1983)
All hail to sacred bodies!
Videodrome maybe David Cronenberg’s best film, a true legend of cinema’s “body horror” genre.
Full of thought-provoking content, unique visual style, heavy use of body horror, grotesque imagery, and special effects, make this science fiction horror film is an excellent pairing with weed.
The story follows Max Renn, the president of a sleazy cable TV station, who discovers a broadcast signal featuring extreme violence and torture.
As he becomes obsessed with the show and begins experiencing hallucinations, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving mind control, technology and the blurring of reality and fiction.
11 – Enter the Void (2009)
Want to explore the afterlife?
“Enter the Void” is a psychological thriller film directed by Gaspar Noé. The film tells the story of a young American drug dealer shot and killed in Tokyo.
As he explores the afterlife, his consciousness begins to experience a series of strange, otherworldly visions and hallucinations.
With an experimental, avant-garde style, distinctive use of visual effects, camera work, and a non-linear narrative, Enter the Void is pure weed film!
10 – Lost Highway (1997)
A dark voyage to the subconscious of Hollywood.
David Lynch’s most iconic and provocative film invites the audience into a very ambiguous and dark labyrinth.
This cult psychological thriller tells the story of a jazz saxophonist named Fred Madison (played by Bill Pullman) who begins to receive mysterious videocassettes of himself and his wife Renee (played by Patricia Arquette) at their home.
Fred becomes increasingly paranoid and begins to suspect that someone is watching him. As the story progresses, the film employs a nonlinear narrative structure, and the viewer is taken on a journey of twists and turns.
Since it’s one of the most challenging films to follow its narrative, pairing it with some smooth and delicious hybrid strain like Lemon Tree, can be great.
9 – Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Erotic thriller at its best!
Directed by legendary Stanley Kubrick and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Shut is unforgettable.
It follows the story of a successful doctor, played by Cruise, who becomes increasingly obsessed with a secret society after his wife, played by Kidman, confesses to having sexual fantasies. As he delves deeper into society, he finds himself drawn into a web of secrecy, sex and murder.
Stumbling through blurred lines between fantasy and reality and exploring themes of jealousy, desire, and the darker aspects of human nature is sensational.
8 – Pink Flamingos (1972)
Pink Flamingos is a taboo destroyer!
It’s an American black comedy film directed by John Waters. It follows a criminal underworld leader named “Divine”, who competes with her rival for the title of “The Filthiest Person Alive.”
The film is notable for its use of grotesque and taboo subjects, including violence, sexual content, and drugs. It also features a dark sense of humor and is a satire of conservative American society.
It’s filthy and hilarious. Pairing it with a strong sativa strain will make you laugh hard!
7 – Donnie Darko (2001)
“Donnie Darko” is a science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by Richard Kelly.
The film follows the story of a teenager, Donnie Darko, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, who is plagued by visions of a giant rabbit named Frank, who tells him the world will end in 28 days.
As he tries to make sense of this prophecy, he starts to unravel a series of complex and interconnected events that involve time travel, parallel universes, and mental health.
6 – Perfect Blue (1997)
“Perfect Blue” is a unique psychological thriller film.
The film tells the story of a famous young singer and actress named Mima Kirigoe, who is stalked by an obsessive fan after she decides to leave her successful girl group to pursue a career as an actress.
As the line between reality and illusion becomes increasingly blurred, Mima descends into a dangerous and terrifying spiral of fear and paranoia.
This cult classic stands out complex and disturbing storyline; it delves deep into themes like an obsession, identity, and the darker side of fame.
Pairing it with chewy cannabis infused gummies and just trying to keep up with a challenging narrative makes sense.
5 – Swimming Pool (2003)
Swimming Pool brings a massive puzzle to the table.
Diving deep into this puzzle pumps great cinematic joy for the audience.
This psychological thriller film, directed by François Ozon, tells the story of a British crime novelist who travels to her publisher’s home in the south of France to work on her new novel and becomes embroiled in a complex web of secrets and lies after she befriends the publisher’s young daughter.
Mystery and suspense peak in Swimming Pool. And Charlotte Rampling shines in this perfect weed film.
4 – Midsommar (2019)
What about some folk horror?
One of the most known young American directors, Ari Aster, offers an eerie, unsettling atmosphere in Midsommar.
It follows a group of friends who travel to a remote Swedish village to participate in a festival that takes place once every 90 years, only to find that the traditional rituals of the festival involve violence and sacrifice.
Midsommar explores themes like grief, cults, and the dangers of tradition. The film also features strong performances by the lead actors, particularly Florence Pugh as Dani.
It’s a very challenging and weird film to digest. You can sit back, get your disposable vape, and just try to understand what the hell is going on.
3 – Synecdoche, New York (2008)
The deepness of memory is always fascinating and a bit scary.
“Synecdoche, New York” is an American existential tragicomedy film written and directed by Charlie Kaufman.
It follows Caden Cotard, a theatre director who struggles to create a monumental stage production as his personal and professional lives begin to unravel.
This weed film’s dense, complex and non-linear narrative offers an uncanny trip to deep memory full of surprises.
And, of course, one and only Philip Seymour Hoffman in!
2 – Holy Motors (2012)
Pure cinema by one of the most strange directors of our era.
French master Leos Carax creates a highly eclectic and self-reflective narrative in Holy Motors.
The film focuses on one day of the actor named Monsieur Oscar (Denis Lavant).
As Oscar wanders the streets of Paris in his stylish limousine and his elegant chauffeur, Celine (Édith Scob), he transforms into completely different characters at meet-ups called dates.
A grumpy father taking his young daughter home after a party, an old woman begging on the streets, a horrible freak who lives in the sewer…
The film’s issues become increasingly apparent as Oscar oscillates between these distinctive worlds that nod to genres.
“Holy Motors” is a highly experimental film that defies easy categorization.
1 – Eraserhead (1977)
Who doesn’t like David Lynch, right?
In his shocking debut feature Eraserhead, David Lynch dives deep into America’s subconscious.
This American experimental horror film is nothing like you have EVER seen.
It tells the story of a man, played by Jack Nance, who struggles to cope with the reality of fatherhood after the birth of his monstrously deformed child.
Eraserhead’s dream-like and nightmarish atmosphere and visually striking and abstract style are an excellent match for a cannabis session.
We hope you liked our list of unforgettable and “hard to define” weed films!
What about your favorites? Which films in this list have you seen?
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