Set in Orange County, California, in an age where America has lost its ‘war on drugs', a reluctant undercover cop is ordered to start spying on his friends, the consequence of which is a paranoid journey into the absurd, where identities and loyalties are impossible to decode and even your own motives become unclear. Scanner Darkly is a cautionary tale of drug use based on the novel by Philip K Dick and born of his own experiences. Like a graphic novel come to life, the film uses live action pho
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BRAIN DAMAGE (1987)
Certification18 Our Rating
Brian's just a normal guy until he meets Elmer, a foul, slimy, phallic-shaped creature who can live in a hole in the back of your neck and make everything seem really groovy, like you strayed from a '60s acid movie. Basically he feeds you an addictive narcotic, which you rather like, in exchange for your help in obtaining his food, human brains. Disquieting black humour!! Disgusting!!
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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (1998)
Certification18 Our Rating
Terry Gilliam's ambitious adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's insane, cult novel is certainly faithful, but whether it hits the spot or not is another matter. Johnny Depp, as Hunter's journalist alter-ego Raoul Duke, has the guy down to a T in every way, while Benicio Del Toro is suitably deranged as his lawyer and partner-in-crime Dr Gonzo. But the pair's 1971 working trip to Las Vegas, which rapidly becomes a drug-crazed, three day odyssey of utter madness, is so relentlessly weird that this is
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PINEAPPLE EXPRESS (2006)
Certification15 Our Rating
Lazy stoner Dale Denton has only one reason to visit his equally lazy dealer Saul Silver; to purchase weed, specifically, a rare new strain called Pineapple Express.
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WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM (1980)
Certification18 Our Rating
A tour de force of twisted weirdness, gonzo journalism and mutated nastiness, plus a bit of fear and loathing. Based on the writings and real life exploits of 60s journalist Hunter S Thompson. It's all here, the copious drink, the superhuman drug intake, and the wind-ups shot at whatever symbol of authority Thompson considers as fair game. Excellent.
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