Stoner movies are special kinds of movies that you watch when high — mostly on weed. The idea of stoner movies is to showcase a different, trippy world that, to a normal audience, may not seem apparent. While stoner movies have existed since the 1930s, there has been a recent trend where wild comedies are the “to-go” films when high on weed. Then there are sex comedies and teenage tragedies or the ones that focus only on weed and opiates and nothing else. One thing, however, is common across all stoner movies – they don’t follow any storyline or technicalities (typically) and also have a bizarre setting that is hard to decipher (stoned or not, either way), and one has to look at them whilst being in their shoes to realize their true importance. So, if you are high and are looking for the right kind of cinema, here are our recommendations, available on Hulu.
11. Flux Gourmet (2022)
‘Flux Gourmet’ is a horror-comedy film written and directed by Peter Strickland. In this abstract drama, the Sonic Catering Institute becomes a canvas for three culinary collectives – Elle di Elle, Lamina Propria, and Billy Rubin, who express their artistry through food under the watchful gaze of Jan Stevens. As the tale unfolds, the story paints an intricate picture of the connections between nourishment, the body, and artistry while subtly commenting on modern cinema’s evolution in the digital age. Masterful direction from Strickland and compelling performances, especially by Fatma Mohamed, ensure an enthralling feast for the senses. You can watch the movie here.
10. The Binge (2020)
Starring Vince Vaughn, Skyler Gisondo, Eduardo Franco, and Dexter Darden, ‘The Binge’ is a comedy movie directed by Jeremy Garelick. A parody of the popular media franchise ‘The Purge,’ the film is set in the near future when alcohol and drugs are banned except for a specific 12-hour period known as Binge Day. Desperate to make full use of the rare occasion, three high school seniors decide to join the ultimate party. Unfortunately, things are not going to be as easy as they have imagined since their insane principles stand in the way. You may watch the film here.
