Mind-melting movies can transport us to different worlds, make us feel emotions we never thought possible, and challenge our perceptions of reality. Someone recently asked Reddit for the best mind-blowing, thought-provoking movies worth your time. Here are the movies with the best votes.
1. The Spine of Night (2021)
The spine of the night is an animated fantasy film directed by Philip Gelatt and Louise Gubb. It tells the story of a powerful ancient artifact that has been shattered into pieces, scattered over time and the characters who have sought it through the ages.
The film features an ensemble of voice actors including Betty Gabriel, Richard E. Grant, Lucy Lawless, Patton Oswalt and Joe Manganiello.
2. Sorry to Bother You (2018)
Sorry to bother is a dark science fiction comedy film directed by Butch Riley and starring Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews and Steven Yeun.
The film is set in a futuristic, bleak depiction of Oakland, California, where the only job opportunity is in telemarketing. It chronicles the journey of a young man who discovers a means to excel in his profession by adopting his “White Voice” and climbing the corporate ladder.
3. Adaptation (2002)
Directed by Spike Jonze and starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper. The film depicts a fictionalized version of the process of creating the script for the film The Orchid Thief. It explores the process of adapting a non-fiction book into a screenplay and the struggles of the screenwriter trying to do so.
4. Triangle (2009)
Triangle is a psychological horror film directed by Christopher Smith and starring Melissa George, Liam Hemsworth and Rachel Carpani. The film revolves around a group of friends who embark on a sailing adventure, encounter a mysterious storm and become trapped in an endless loop, reliving the same day over and over again.
5. Dogtooth (2009)
Dog tooth is a Greek psychological drama film directed by George Lanthimos and starring Christos Stergioglou, Michele Vallei and Angeliki Papoulia. Set in an isolated residence, the film tells the story of a family that has raised its children in total isolation, where the father maintains absolute authority over every aspect of their existence, from their education to their understanding of the world.
6. Under the Skin (2013)
Under the skin is a science fiction film directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Scarlett Johansson as an alien who seduces and kills men in Scotland. The film explores themes of identity and the human condition through its surreal and disturbing imagery.
7. The Lobster (2015)
The lobster is a dark comedy directed by George Lanthimos and starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz and Léa Seydoux. The film takes place in a dystopian society where single people are sent to a hotel to find a partner within 45 days or be turned into animals. The film explores societal pressure to conform and the concept of love.
8. The Illusionist (2010)
The Illusionist is an animated film directed by Sylvain Chomet and starring the voices of Jean-Claude Donda and Eilidh Rankin. The film is set in the 1950s and tells the story of a struggling illusionist who meets a young girl. Together, they travel to Edinburgh, Scotland, where the Illusionist discovers that there is more to life than fame and fortune.
9. The Endless (2017)
The Endless is a science fiction film directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. It stars Benson and Moorhead as brothers who return to the cult they escaped from before. The film is an exploration of time, memory and the nature of reality.
10. Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Nocturnal animals is a psychological thriller directed by Tom Ford and starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Shannon.
The film follows the story of an art gallery owner who receives a novel manuscript from her ex-husband, which she interprets as a veiled threat and a symbolic tale of revenge. Additionally, the film delves into love, loss, and the darker aspects of human nature.
Source: Reddit.
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