Welcome to musical cinema that defies categories and transcends expectations. This isn’t the mainstream musical lane, we’re exploring everything from zombie Christmas carols in “Anna and the Apocalypse” to the punk rock heart of “Dinner in America”.
From the twisted symphony of “Sound of Violence” to the feel-good chaos of “The Rumperbutts.”
We celebrate directors who understand that music can be a weapon, a healing balm, or pure absurdist joy, sometimes all in the same film.
Whether it’s horror-musicals that shouldn’t work but absolutely do, music videos crafted with genuine cinematic vision (hello, Thirty Seconds to Mars doing “The Shining”), or those beautifully bizarre projects that prove singing can emerge from any genre, any story, any nightmare or dream.
From Christmas musicals with bite to punk rock redemption stories, from music biopics that go beyond the formula to videos that function as miniature films, we cover the music-driven cinema that dares to be different. Because the best musical moments often come from the most unexpected places.
For viewers who like their soundtracks unconventional and their musical storytelling fearlessly eclectic.
“Paranoia” by A Day to Remember! This horror-themed music video has eerie visuals and a dark storyline. A fine mesh of metalcore and pop punk!
Set in the Swiss Alps, Heidi must escape from prison within a fascist regime to avenge the deaths of those closest to her. Mad Heidi 2022.
A Christmas Carol reimagined into a musical. Spirited 2022 cast with Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds & Octavia Spencer. Directed by Sean Anders.
The High Note movie is streaming on Netflix. The film is about a singer with an assistant that wants to be a producer to the stars.
A drug addict gets body-snatched by extraterrestrials in Fried Barry. Screened at virtual Cannes & Fantasia Fest 2020. Trip out with Barry.
Metal Lords film follows Kevin & Hunter as they navigate friendships, school & their love of music to try and win the Battle of the Bands.
