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 films that are mind-blowing, thought-provoking gems worth your time. Here are the top-voted movies.
1. The Spine of Night (2021)
The Spine of 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 throughout time, and the characters who pursue it through the ages.
The movie includes a group 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 You is a science fiction dark comedy film directed by Boots Riley and starring Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews, and Steven Yeun.Â
The movie is set in a dystopian version of Oakland, California, where telemarketing is the only job available, and follows the story of a young man who discovers a way to succeed in his career by using his “white voice” and rising the ranks.
3. Adaptation (2002)
The adaptation is directed by Spike Jonze and stars Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper. The film depicts a fictionalized version of the process of creating the script for the movie The Orchid Thief. It explores the process of adapting a non-fiction book into a screenplay and the screenwriter's struggles trying to do it.
4. Triangle (2009)
Triangle is a psychological horror film directed by Christopher Smith and starring Melissa George, Liam Hemsworth, and Rachael Carpani. The movie is about a group of friends who go on a sailing trip, get caught in a mysterious storm, and find themselves trapped in a repeating cycle, experiencing the same day repeatedly.
5. Dogtooth (2009)
Dogtooth is a Greek psychological drama film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Christos Stergioglou, Michele Valley, and Angeliki Papoulia. The movie is set in a secluded house and tells the story of a family who has raised their children in complete isolation, with the father controlling every aspect of their lives, including their education and 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, sexuality, and the human condition through its surreal and unsettling imagery.
7. The Lobster (2015)
The Lobster is a dark comedy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, and Léa Seydoux. The movie is set in a dystopian society where single people are sent to a hotel to locate a partner within 45 days, or they will be turned into animals. The film explores the 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 movie 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's 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 movie is a mind-bending 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 movie 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 revenge tale. In addition, the movie delves into love, loss, and the darker aspects of human nature.
Source:Â Reddit.
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