Cult Animation
Like your animation a little weird and wonderful? Then look no further, you have arrived. From works as diverse as Jan Svankmajer and The Brothers Quay to that of Richard Linklater ("Waking Life", pictured), from the "Simpsons" to the "Bloggs" (in "Where the Wind Blows"). For Japanese Animation, check out "Japanime", for those oldies but goodies (1920-1965) check out "Classic Animation".
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)
7.3/10
Director: Peter Avanzino
Starring: Katey Sagal, Billy West, John Di Maggio, Maurice LeMarche
In the most epic 'Futurama' ever, dark forces older than time itself are on the attack, hell-bent on stopping the dawn of a wondrous new green age. Ev... Read more
The Red Turtle (Blu-Ray) (2016)
7.5/10
Director: Michael Dudok de Wit
If one day Studio Ghibli decides to produce an animator from outside the studio, it will be him, was Miyazakis pronouncement after watching Dudok de... Read more
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
8/10
Director: Henry Selick
Starring: Danny Elfman, Paul Reubens, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara
A wonderfully bizarre and visually stunning Yuletide treat from Tim Burton, who uses stop-motion animation to tell the story of Jack Skellington, the... Read more
Happy Tree Friends: Volume 1 - First Blood (2002)
7.3/10
Director: Rhode Montijo, Kenn Navarro
Who are the cutest, most cuddly cartoon characters around? The Happy Tree Friends, silly! They're so cute and adorable you'll want to squeeze them unt... Read more
Broken Saints: The Complete Series (2000)
7.4/10
Director: Brooke Burgess
Starring: Voices Of, William B Davis, Scott McNeil, Greg Anderson, Janyse Jaud, Michael Do...
In four corners of the globe, four strangers receive a message. Ultimately they must come together to defeat an approaching darkness. Originally conc... Read more
The Ren and Stimpy Show: Seasons 3 and a Half-ish (1993)
Starring: Ren Hoek, Stimpy
The demented duo are back for more madness with their friends Powdered Toastman, Jimminy Lummox, Jerry the Bellybutton Elf, crazy Wilbur Cobb, derange... Read more
Family Guy: Season 8 (2009)
7.8/10
Starring: Seth Green, Rachael MacFarlane, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane
The latest escapades of the Griffin family are brought to light in this 13 episode collection. Peter comes home with a neckerchief and announces he's... Read more
Rick And Morty: Season 1 (2013)
9.3/10
Director: Justin Roiland
Starring: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Sarah Chalke
Rick is an eccentric scientist and elderly alcoholic who has recently moved in with his daughter's family. He spends most of his time taking his young... Read more
Disaster! (2005)
7.3/10
Director: Roy T Wood
An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, and it's up to a fearless group of adventurers to save the planet before the human race is wiped out.... Read more
Afro Samurai (2007)
7.8/10
Director: Fuminori Kizaki
Starring: Voices Of, Samuel L Jackson, Kelly Hu, Ron Perlman
Samuel L Jackson is the titular sword-slinger desperate to avenge the death of his father at the hands of Justice (Ron Perlman), who also happens to b... Read more