Movies and TvShows featuring "genre-bending" theme.
In Bones and All, a young woman named Maren embarks on a 1000 mile journey across America, where she meets Lee, a drifter with a dark secret. As their paths intertwine, they are forced to confront their terrifying pasts and make a final stand that will test their love and survival. Can love endure their otherness?
"I've been holding a few words back for a long time — I like you!" "Beryl and Sapphire" is a popular manhua created by artist Ocarina. Here includes protagonists with the most random names in history — the mild-mannered Beryl (Green) and the easily-embarrassed Sapphire (Blue). At times the closest of friends, at others the worst of enemies… In this donghua where each episode is set in a different world, how would they encounter each other time and again?? Only angst? Too painful! Nothing but fluff? Too sugary! Come watch B&S, the show where you'll never guess the ending…
After accidentally breaking a statue of the guardian god of the Asakusa district, middle school students Kazuki, Toi and Enta are transformed into kappas -creatures from japanese folklore- by Keppi, self-proclaimed prince of the Kappa Kingdom. If they want to regain their human form, they must collect the five Dishes of Hope for him, which fulfill the wishes of whoever possesses them. To do so, they will fight against the kappa-zombies and extract their "shirikodama", the mythical organ containing humans' deepest desires. Two policemen, Reo and Mabu, are the ones behind this evil scheme, turning humans into zombies as agents of the Otter Empire, enemy of the Kappa Kingdom since ancient times. In the guise of "Kappazon, Inc.", they control society by manipulating the desires of the masses for their own goals. To succeed in their mission, the boys must be connected through the "Sarazanmai", revealing their most intimate secrets in the process...
Victoria, a Spanish woman, meets a group of friends in Berlin and finds herself caught up in a thrilling night of crime and danger. A heist goes wrong, forcing Victoria to make life-or-death decisions as she tries to navigate the chaotic and dangerous situation. As the night unfolds in real-time, Victoria's life is forever changed.
After being fired from his job, a teenage boy named Otto is recruited into the world of auto repossession. He becomes involved in a bizarre conspiracy when he discovers a strange car trunk that holds a mysterious object. As he delves deeper into the world of repo men, Otto encounters punk rockers, mad scientists, and UFOs, leading him on a wild adventure through the streets of Los Angeles and beyond.
Three men meet through an online doppelgänger-finding app and quickly become friends. However, their friendship takes a dark turn when it is revealed that one of them is a notorious fugitive. As the NIA begins to pursue the fugitive, Siddharth and Manjunath's lives are thrown into chaos. They must navigate dangerous situations and unravel the fugitive's plan to protect themselves and the ones they love.
The Adolescence of Utena follows Utena Tenjou, a teenage girl who is granted the power to revolutionize the world through a series of duels. As she navigates these duels and confronts the mysterious Rose Bride, Utena's own sexual awakening and journey of self-discovery unfold. Through intricate symbolism and a captivating narrative, the film delves into themes of repressed sexuality, gender roles, and the societal expectations placed upon individuals. It is a surreal and thought-provoking exploration of adolescence and the complexities of human relationships.
Dave is a professional internet troll who lies for a living. Candace works in human resources at a blood lab with a bipolar boss. In this modern spin on the romantic comedy, they meet online and circle the airport of their relationship refusing to land. Together they discover it's hard to hug someone when you're keeping them at arm's length.
Neptune Frost takes us on a captivating musical odyssey in a dystopian society, where genres blend, and Afrofuturism reigns. The story revolves around the struggles of intersex and queer characters, exploring themes of identity, love, and rebellion. Set in a world dominated by oppressive miners, it breaks free from societal norms and celebrates the power of self-expression.
Videoman is a comedy-drama movie that follows a lonely and alcoholic VHS collector as he navigates through his obsession. Living in a basement and drowning in debt, he finds solace in his video collection. However, when he becomes involved in a split-screen telephone call mystery, his life takes a bizarre turn. Genre-bending and filled with 80s nostalgia, this film explores themes of loneliness, outsider culture, and the power of video.
Itto, a young woman from a modest rural background, is slowly adapting to the Moroccan privileged codes of her husband’s family. But when supernatural events put the country in a state of emergency, Itto finds herself separated from her husband and new family. Alone, pregnant and looking for her way back, she finds emancipation.
A young scientist studies the mechanics of time travel by having a conversation with a group of her future selves.
Harold, a pensioner from England, is suffering from a neurological disorder that causes rigor mortis. As his condition worsens, he becomes a zombie-like creature. Despite his condition, he forms an unlikely friendship with a nurse who provides him with a massage to relieve his symptoms. Together, they navigate the challenges of Harold's deteriorating health and find solace in their companionship.
Transfinite is a dark comedy omnibus feature film composed of seven standalone short stories where supernatural trans and queer people from various cultures use their powers to protect, love, teach, fight and thrive.
Three couples and a lonely friend visit an isolated escape room in the middle of the desert run by a mysterious Ukrainian performance artist.
A girly, cotton-candy colored slumber party unravels when a shy teen becomes the center of a bizarre nighttime ritual.
The Hours and Times is a fictionalized account of what happened between John Lennon and Brian Epstein in Barcelona in 1963...
When a corrupt cop and a Chinese gangster team up for a heist, they face unexpected challenges and find themselves in a situation they never anticipated.
The Ambassador is a documentary film that follows the journey of a Danish ambassador as he goes undercover as a matchstick factory owner in Africa. Along the way, he encounters tragedy, corruption, and bizarre comedy, all while navigating the dangerous world of diamond mining and diplomatic immunity.
Tony the Stamper is about to uncover a nasty secret when his mentor Stanley goes missing amid a hazardous narcotic gas that has flooded the city streets.