Help shape these rankings by voting on this list of The Best Weird Movies Of 2023
2023 is sure to be a weird year for movies and we're ranking them from best to worst by votes from fans like you. From dystopian-inspired visions of the future to wild sci-fi adventures and horror films with offbeat themes – there's something new around every corner. We've seen some truly bizarre concepts that have left audiences scratching their heads in confusion, but also wanting more. There are stories about alternate realities, time travel, artificial intelligence that went wrong, and mysterious creatures lurking in the shadows. There's no shortage of weird movies this year.
There are some truly bizarre movies coming out this year that you won't want to miss. Whether it's the psychedelic visuals of Skinamarink or the mind-bending qualities of Infinity Pool, these movies are definitely pushing boundaries and will leave audiences with plenty to talk about after leaving the theater. With so many weird and wonderful concepts being explored in 2023's offerings, it looks like this is going to be one heck of an interesting year for cinema. Be sure to look for the Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and Shudder buttons below each film to stream them as soon as they're available.
A thoughtful crime drama that explores the effects that even just witnessing a traumatic event can have on a young person. After Blaze sees a woman violently attacked, she summons an imaginary dragon to help her cope with what she's witnessed. Check out Blaze if you're into surreal crime movies.
A couple on vacation takes an adventure outside of their resort with a mysterious and alluring woman. Little do they know that this journey will lead them to violence, hedonism, and horror. A tragic accident occurs while they explore this dangerous landscape, leaving them with two options: death or pay. Those who have enough money can watch themselves die instead of facing execution - but is it worth the cost?
Actors: Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman, Thomas Kretschmann, Amanda Brugel
An experimental low-budget horror film that is sure to get under your skin. You might not even be sure of what you've seen throughout the film, with its play on light and dark, it's hard to know if something is lurking in the shadows. This atmospheric story tells the tale of two children who wake up in the middle of the night to find their parents missing and all the doors and windows gone.
Actors: Lucas Paul, Dali Rose Tetreault, Ross Paul, Jaime Hill
This campy, gory, and fun movie will have you laughing and cringing as these kids take on aliens that are really out of this world. From the director of Hobo with a Shotgun and Treevenge, you know Kids vs. Aliens is going to be a whacky bit of a weird time at the movies brought to you by the same director of Hobo with a Shotgun.
A high-end art thief becomes trapped inside a luxury, high-tech penthouse in New York's Times Square after his heist doesn't go as planned. Locked inside with nothing but priceless works of art, he must use all his cunning and invention to survive.
Actors: Willem Dafoe, Gene Bervoets, Eliza Stuyck, Josia Krug, Andrew Blumenthal
A paranoid man who keeps his fears at bay with regular trips to his therapist and a stash of pills embarks on a darkly funny and nightmarish odyssey on his way home to his mother.
