It’s a lot to take in and at times doesn’t make heaps of sense, but Jodorowsky’s knack for eye-popping visuals and his distinct style make it an entertaining, yet bizarre watch. 

19. Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010)

Beyond the Black Rainbow feels like it was made in the 60s. Heavily influenced by films of that period (particularly 2001: A Space Odyessy), this horror thriller is full of striking imagery and vibrant hues. 

Writer/director Panos Cosmatos’ first feature is about a young woman patient with telepathic powers who is being kept at the New Age research facility of the Arboria Institute. Here she is subjected to a variety of tests to find the extent of her abilities by an evil doctor who doesn’t want her released.  

It’s gripping both from a narrative and cinematic standpoint and will have you hanging onto the edge of your seat until the climax. 

20. Memento (2000)

Here is another brain burner from Christopher Nolan. Memento is his debut film about a man who can’t retain his short-term memory after a traumatic experience. He uses polaroid photos and tattoos on his body to remind himself who he is every morning while going about his days trying to find the man who killed his wife.

The non-linear narrative makes this one even harder to follow, although the use of black and white footage is meant to help you understand when events are taking place. Either way, this is a wonderfully trippy film that turned Guy Pearce into a star and showed the early genius of Nolan. 

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