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1. Jennifer's Body (2009)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Horror
A newly-possessed high-school cheerleader turns into a succubus who specializes in killing her male classmates. Can her best friend put an end to the horror?
Director: Karyn Kusama | Stars: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, Johnny Simmons
Votes: 151,993 | Gross: $16.20M
2. Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town (2017)
86 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A woman at rock bottom must find her way across Los Angeles in order to crash her ex-boyfriend's engagement party.
Director: Christian Papierniak | Stars: Mackenzie Davis, Dolly Wells, Alex Russell, LaKeith Stanfield
Votes: 2,055 | Gross: $0.03M
3. Big Money Hustlas (2000 Video)
TV-14 | 97 min | Comedy, Crime
It's New York City, and the crime lord Big Baby Sweets has got NYC around his finger. The NYPD is helpless so the Chief sends out for Sugar Bear, a 70s, Dolemite worshiping, rhyming ... See full summary »
Director: John Cafiero | Stars: Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Jamie Madrox, Monoxide
Votes: 1,656
4. Creation Stories (2021)
105 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Creation Stories tells the unforgettable tale of infamous Creation Records label head Alan McGee; and of how one written-off young Glaswegian upstart rose to irrevocably change the face of British culture.
Director: Nick Moran | Stars: Ewen Bremner, Leo Flanagan, Richard Jobson, Rori Hawthorn
Votes: 1,550
5. Big Money Rustlas (2010)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Western
In the Wild West town of Mudbug, Sheriff Sugar Wolf arrives to confront an over-the-top villain, Big Baby Chips.
Director: Paul Andresen | Stars: Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Tony Borcherding, Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Votes: 1,078
6. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Daniel Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Laurie Allen
Votes: 10,550 | Gross: $0.33M
7. Detroit Metal City (2008 Video)
TV-MA | 168 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
The life of a split personality man who secretly sings for death metal.
Director: Hiroshi Nagahama | Stars: Daisuke Kishio, Ai Kobayashi, Takashi Matsuyama, Masami Nagasawa
Votes: 1,544
8. Witness Underground (2021)
83 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Within the confines of an elusive cult, a vibrant alternative music community thrived, deprogramming themselves through art. Poignant live performances punctuate tragic losses to beautifully illuminate shunning by Jehovah's Witnesses.
Director: Scott Homan | Stars: Cindy Elvendahl, Eric Elvendahl, Chad Rhiger, Ryan Sutter
Votes: 45
9. I'm Through with White Girls (2007)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Romance
Jay Brooks is that black guy who digs indie rock, graphic novels, and dates white chicks. After a slew of bad break-ups, Jay gives up white women, "cold turkey," and he goes on a mission: "... See full summary »
Director: Jennifer Sharp | Stars: Anthony Montgomery, Ryan Alosio, Lia Johnson, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 886
10. One Nine Nine Four (2009)
90 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documenting the birth, growth and explosion of punk rock during the 90's.
Director: Jai Al-attas | Stars: Tim Armstrong, Joey Cape, Tim Curran, Tom DeLonge
Votes: 233
11. Kill Your Idols (2004)
75 min | Documentary, Music
NYC's no wave movement of the 1970s and the art punk revival that happened there 30 years later frame a discussion about the crisis of innovation in an age of commodified nostalgia.
Director: Scott Crary | Stars: Ron Albertson, Angus Andrew, Tristan Bechet, Hisham Bharoocha
Votes: 587 | Gross: $0.01M
12. A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness (2013)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A man in search for the creation of utopia in the present. First, as a member of a commune on an Estonian island, then alone in the majestic wilderness of Northern Finland and later as the singer of a neo-pagan, black metal band in Norway.
Directors: Ben Rivers, Ben Russell | Stars: Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Hunter Hunt-Hendrix, Nick McMaster, Weasel Walter
Votes: 608
13. Shockumentary (1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary
The doc catches the horror-rap group, the Insane Clown Posse, just as they as began their meteoric rise to become one of Americas most notorious bands.
Director: Paul Andresen | Stars: Insane Clown Posse, Erich 'Mancow' Muller, Shaggy 2 Dope, Slash
Votes: 62
14. Kami the Movie (2008)
100 min | Crime, Drama, Musical
The story kicks off with Abu's escape from juvenile center and his reunion with Ali and the girls to celebrate the final paper and the last day of SPM exams marking the end of high school.
Directors: Fariza Azlina, Effendee | Stars: Liyana Jasmay, Syarul Ezani, Juliana Evans, Zahiril Adzim
Votes: 67
15. Massive (2008– )
30 min | Comedy
Danny and Shay ditch their dead-end jobs to chase their dream - running a record label in Manchester.
Stars: Beverly Rudd, Faye McKeever, Joel Fry, Ralf Little
Votes: 94
16. Tomorrow's Gone (2019)
69 min | Documentary, Music
In the early 2000's, Journalist and Musician Boaz Goldberg began to document his friend Gabi Abudraham - a dreamy young man from the Beit She'an periphery, with an obsession for Elvis, a ... See full summary »
Director: Boaz Goldberg | Stars: Charlie Megira, Boaz Goldberg, Michal Kahan, Moshe 'Mussa' Nahmias
Votes: 22
17. Local Legends (2013 Video)
74 min | Comedy
The adventures of Matt Farley as he spends a few weeks preparing for a big comedy show in Manchester, NH.
Director: Matt Farley | Stars: Matt Farley, Elizabeth M. Peterson, Sharon Scalzo, Tom Scalzo
Votes: 112
18. Now Eat (2000 Video)
76 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
A rapper named Brotha Lynch Hung shots people in a home invasion. So a crazy witch casts a spell on him making him eat whatever he kills.
Director: Kerry Alan Williams | Stars: Brotha Lynch Hung, Art Battle, Loki, Sicx
Votes: 84
19. The Hitchcock of HipHop (2008 Video)
65 min | Music
Over an hour of behind-the-scenes footage of Prozak from the recording of his album TALES FROM THE SICK to his music video shoots as both artist and director to his previous work in PROJECT... See full summary »
Director: Prozak | Stars: Waverly W. Alford II, Joe Beaudry, Bizarre, Blaze Ya Dead Homie
20. A Family Underground (2009)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Music
Documents the 2008 Gathering of the Juggalos and focuses on the fan-base of underground hip hop label Psychopathic Records.
Director: Paul Andresen | Stars: 2 Live Crew, Afroman, Anybody Killa, Chuck Barcik
Votes: 163
21. Upside Down: The Creation Records Story (2010)
TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Music
The definitive film about Creation Records, one of the world's most successful and colorful independent labels.
Director: Danny O'Connor | Stars: Alan McGee, Bobby Gillespie, Noel Gallagher, Chris Abbot
Votes: 657
22. The Amazing Mister Bickford (1987 Video)
52 min | Animation, Music
Several pieces of Frank Zappa's music are set against clay animation by Bruce Bickford.
Directors: Frank Zappa, Bruce Bickford | Stars: Bruce Bickford, Frank Zappa
Votes: 198
23. Islanders (2022)
84 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy
Documentary filmmakers follow electro-pop duo FINKEL as they set out to write a record from within the frozen forests of their hometown - Michigan's isolated and eccentric Mackinac Island.
Directors: Craig Harmer, Joe Zook | Stars: Jane Spencer, Brian Spencer
Votes: 343
24. Who Is KK Downey? (2008)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy
A failed artist attempts to market his best friend's novel by creating the persona of KK Downey to replace him as the author.
Directors: Darren Curtis, Pat Kiely | Stars: Darren Curtis, Kristin Adams, Matt Silver, Pat Kiely
Votes: 204
25. $5 Cover: Seattle (2009–2010)
Drama
The independent music scene in Seattle is a vibrant community of talented musicians. $5 Cover Seattle is a dramatic series from Humpday's Lynn Shelton that takes place over 1 weekend in the... See full summary »
Stars: Mel Eslyn, Davie-Blue, Kevin Charles Murphy, Jessica Walter
Votes: 24
26. Oasis: Definitely Maybe (2004 Video)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Retrospective documentary on the making of Definitely Maybe, the 1994 debut album by British rock band Oasis.
Directors: Dick Carruthers, Nigel Dick, Carlos Grasso, Mark Szaszy | Stars: Anthony Griffiths, Chris Griffiths, Mani, Keith Cameron
Votes: 516
27. Tinnitus (2019)
90 min | Documentary, Music
The film is supposed to be the first one dedicated to the music as an instrument for death exploration. The trigger for the plot was a discussion between Yevgeny Voronovskiy, composer, and ... See full summary »
Director: Daniil Zinchenko | Stars: John Duncan, Artem Iskhakov, Dmitriy Vasiliev, Evgeniy Voronovskiy
Votes: 21
28. Love Shines (2010)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An atmospheric quest film, Love Shines follows Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith as he embarks on a last ditch effort to achieve a 'hit'. The curtain pulls back for a rare glimpse inside the... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Arrowsmith | Stars: Rob Bowman, Elvis Costello, Steve Earle, Leslie Feist
Votes: 72
29. Pursuit of Happyness (2005)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
If you haven't yet heard of The Aluminum Group - the critically adored Chicago pop band fronted by gay brothers John and Frank Navin - make sure to see this musical celebration of their past and present.
Director: Patrick McGuinn | Stars: Frank Navin, John Navin, Heather Kantor, Cynthia Plaster Caster
Votes: 70
30. Fade Away (2018)
87 min | Drama
A young couple falls in love in a city where crime seems to be all too alive. Love survives until a bad situation breaks them apart. The one remaining starts the painful search for a ... See full summary »
Director: Antonio Rotunno | Stars: Jorge Smythe, Mónicca Gómez, Raúl Ángeles, Alejandra Aguilar Aleman
31. T9X: The Tech N9ne Experience (2004 Video)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Steve Reissner | Stars: Derek Barbosa, Jayo Felony, Tech N9ne, David Weiner
Votes: 55
32. The Last Dispatch (2005)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This feature documentary chronicles the last days of Dispatch, quite possibly the biggest band that never signed with a record label. In a time of upheaval in the music industry, their ... See full summary »
Director: Helmut Schleppi | Stars: Brad Corrigan, Pete Francis, Chad Urmston
Votes: 221
33. Cowgirls and Synthesizers (2023)
81 min | Documentary
UK hit-maker and Eurovison songwriter Ricardo Autobahn follows the synthesizer pop duo Hyperbubble, described by Alternative Press as "the sonic equivalent of a truckload of Twizzlers", as ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Wallace | Stars: Estevan Arredondo, Ricardo Autobahn, Jeanette Barnett, Bis
34. Ee Bheeja Bheeja Maati: Sambalpuri Song (2020 Video)
6 min | Short, Music
Director: Priyabrata Panigrahi | Stars: Dipanwit Dashmohapatra, Sudhasri Madhusmita
35. The Dub Room Special! (1984 Video)
92 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Direct to video film by Frank Zappa. Features footage from two of his concerts: a 1974 Los Angeles concert and a 1981 New York City concert. It also includes clay animation by Bruce Bickford.
Directors: Dick Darley, Clark Santee, Frank Zappa | Stars: Frank Zappa, George Duke, Ruth Underwood, Chester Thompson
Votes: 222
36. Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note (2002)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about the life and work of composer Frank Zappa.
Director: Frank Scheffer | Stars: Pierre Boulez, George Duke, Dweezil Zappa, Gail Zappa
Votes: 39
37. The Purple Show (2003 Video)
R | 120 min | Comedy, Documentary
This is the horror rap group Twiztid's internet show on DVD, there are four episodes, filled with humor and tons of funny stuff. It features Twiztid, ICP, Blaze, ABK, Esham, & other Psychopathic Record stars.
Director: Twiztid | Stars: Anybody Killa, The Bambino Boys, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Esham
Votes: 66
38. Born Twiztid: Beyond the Freekshow (2002 Video)
30 min | Short, Comedy
Emerging from the womb as monsters, the rap group Twiztid play brothers separated at birth, meet in a high school glee club and then become the rap legends they are today.
Director: Paul Andresen | Stars: Insane Clown Posse, Jamie Madrox, Monoxide, Shaggy 2 Dope
Votes: 31
39. Global Enlightenment: Part 1 (2005 Video)
Unrated | 70 min | Documentary, Music
Kool Keith shows his true colors. Bank of America with my fine secretary Erica.
Directors: Will Deloney, Michael Reilly | Stars: Eli James, Kool Keith
Votes: 20
40. Psychopathic: The Videos (2007 Video)
Music
Stars: Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Jamie Madrox, Monoxide
Votes: 45
41. Übriggebliebene ausgereifte Haltungen (2007)
89 min | Documentary, Music
Remaining mature attitudes.
Director: Peter Ott | Stars: Jan Benfeld, Henning Besser, Julius Block, Matthias Bröckel
Votes: 10
42. Antipop (2010)
Documentary, Music
Stars: Cecilia Amenábar, Andrés Nusser, Gepe, Julián Della Paolera
43. Outside the Lines (TV Movie)
Music | Post-production
Many Austin musicians have moved outside of Austin which is the music capitol of the world. This chronicles and documents artists living outside of Austin and beyond making a name for themselves in Austin and beyond.
Director: Kevin Chin | Stars: Salih Williams, Christopher Julian Limon, 'Little' Joe Hernandez, J Soulja
44. In the Raw (2009)
27 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Cousin Creep | Stars: Paddy Conroy, Marty Coombes, Andrew Denton, Mark FitzGerald
45. Insane Clown Posse: Bootlegged in L.A. (2003 Video)
Unrated | 76 min | Documentary, Music
ICP perform in Los Angeles during their Shangri-La tour.
Director: Roy Knyrim | Stars: Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Anybody Killa, Insane Clown Posse
Votes: 47
46. Leave Alight (2008)
3 min | Short, Music
With the flick of many switches, Krista Muir leads us out of the darkness with her powerful voice and resonant baritone ukulele. Light is the central character in this poignant performance piece.
Director: Kara Blake | Star: Krista Muir
47. Hatchet Attacks: Live from Red Rocks (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, Music
A concert featuring performances by Psychopathic Records artists Axe Murder Boyz, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Boondox, Twiztid and Insane Clown Posse.
Stars: Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Jamie Madrox, Monoxide
Votes: 17
49. Meet the Phantods (2012)
72 min | Documentary
A feature-length documentary featuring the independent Rock & Roll combo, Phantods. The film follows the band as they work to "make it" in the music business, and provides a view into the ... See full summary »
Director: John Whitney | Stars: Gretchen King, Daniel Hagquist, Kenan Edler, Kyle Frith
50. Experimente (2008– )
25 min | Music
Music, art, camaraderie and plenty of musical experimentation. A tailored space for independent bands to showcase their work, and the strength of their sounds, to a wide audience on the Multishow and Bis TV channels.
Stars: Beto Lee, Guilherme Guedes, Edgard Piccoli, Boss in Drama