10 Mind-Bending Movies To Watch When You’re High

Looking for something to watch next time you and your friends are smoking?

Yes I could recommend you all the cliché stoner flicks, but instead i’ve curated a list of movies that will blow your mind when you’re high.

I’ve given you surreal animations to mind bending Sci-Fi’s, I guarantee you’ll love them all.

1. Inception (2010)

Now Inception is awesome when you're sober, but when you watch it high, you’ll be sitting there questioning what's real and what isn’t. The insane visual effects, from cities folding in on themselves to gravity defying fight scenes will blow your mind. Dive into the world of dream manipulation and layered realities, you won’t regret it. 

2. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

A modern classic comedy that will have you dying of laughter. It follows the exploits of a smooth-talking concierge and his rookie bellhop. The film's full of crazy characters,absurd situations, and enough plot twists to give you whiplash… it's perfect for when you're baked. 

3. Loving Vincent (2017)

This animated film about Vincent van Gogh's life will mesmerise you with its swirling, impressionistic style. Every frame of the movie is an oil painting in the style of van Gogh, created by a team of 125 artists. As you follow the mystery surrounding van Gogh's death, you'll feel like you're literally stepping into his paintings, just be careful not to reach out and touch the screen!

4. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

This sci-fi epic is a trippy journey through space and time that'll boggle your mind. From the dawn of man to a psychedelic voyage beyond the infinite, this film is a visual and philosophical feast. The famous Star Gate sequence, with its kaleidoscopic light show, feels like it was made specifically for stoned viewing.

5. "Paprika" (2006)

A mind bending anime about dream therapy, that's a kaleidoscope of surreal imagery, that’s perfect for stoned viewing. The film follows a therapist who uses a device to enter patients' dreams, but when the device is stolen dreams and reality begin to merge in spectacular fashion. Be warned you’re going to have a really trippy experience.

6. The Fall (2006)

This one is visually stunning… Go on a globe trotting journey through insane landscapes with surreal imagery. Set in 1920s Los Angeles, it follows an injured stuntman, sounds pretty dull right? Well as the story unfolds reality and fantasy begin to blur, and the real world locations will have you questioning whether what you’re seeing is even possible.

7. Arrival (2016)

This cerebral sci-fi is not your typical cheesy alien invasion flick. When a mysterious spacecraft touchdown around the world, a linguist is tasked with figuring out how to communicate with the aliens. As she delves deeper into their language her perception of reality begins to change. This one is going to have you immersed like no other.

8. What Dreams May Come (1998)

Be warned, this pick is going to tug on your heartstrings. Robin Williams stars as a man who dies and journey’s through a breath taking depiction of the afterlife to rescue his wife. Every scene is trippy and the imagery is crazy, just make sure you’re ready for the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it.

9. "Samsara" (2011)

Looking for something without a plot that you can just vibe out to? This global odyssey is shot over 25 countries and explores the connections between humans and nature. There’s no dialog, just stunning hypnotic visuals. Don’t blame us if you suddenly feel the urge to book a round the world trip. 

10. "Enter the Void" (2009)

Enter the Void is not for the faint of heart. Gaspar Noé's psychedelic journey through life, death, and rebirth is an assault on the senses in the best possible way. It’s shot entirely in a first person perspective, including some trippy out of body experiences, it follows the spirit of a young drug dealer killed in Tokyo. The neon drenched visuals are intense. It will be like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

So there you have it, the best movies to watch when you’re high, grab some mates, some snacks and of course some herb, binge through these and let us know what your favourite was.

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