Hey firendsThere are a lot of small forgotten movies buried deep within the youtube algorithms. Everything from dumb Hong Kong kung-fu flicks and eastern-european arthouse movies to middle-american social realism and Nollywood insanity. I've started this thread to share some of the better ones I've found and I hope you'll share some recommendations as well!
God Told Me To (1976)
Part crime drama, part religious thriller as a cop has to investigate seemingly random religiously motivated rampages all over New York. To quote a letterboxd reviewer: "It's nearly impossible to really describe the story without spoiling it, because it's so uniquely bizarre you can't help but give too much away."
Viy (1967)
A young priest is ordered to preside over the wake of a neighboring farmers daughter, and as he spends three nights alone with the corpse he only has his faith to protect him from her dark secret. An old soviet spooker with great suspense and amazing special effects. Well ahead of it's time.
Tokyo Blood(1993)
A collection of 4 short stories of individuals metaphorically trapped in the urban sprawl of Tokyo. Directed by one of my favorite punk directors Gakuryū Ishii.