Has Netflix gone crazy? Seven of its whackiest new originals
Brad Pitt stars in an absurdist war movie. Photo: Netflix
Has Netflix lost the plot? Or is it the only company making quality original television anymore?
The streaming service has announced the original productions coming in 2017 and they’re all a little whacky to say the least.
Here are seven of the strangest…
Okja
This sci-fi flick from South Korean director Bong Joon Ho tells the story of a young girl who must stop a giant multinational company from kidnapping her best friend, a giant creature named Okja. It stars Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano and Lily Collins.
Release date: June 28
Bright
This fantasy film about a cop (Will Smith) teaming up with an orc (Joel Edgerton) to find a super-weapon reportedly cost $US90 million to make.
Release date: December
The Santa Clarita Diet
Drew Barrymore plays a Californian real estate agent who discovers a new zest for life when she acquires a taste for human flesh.
Release date: Out now
War Machine
From Aussie director David Michod, War Machine is a half-drama, half-parody that follows the rise and fall of a US General (played by Brad Pitt) during the war in Afghanistan.
Release date: May 26
G.L.O.W
Alison Brie plays an out-of-work actress who tries to revive her career by becoming a TV wrestler.
Release date: June 23
Mindhunter
Set in 1979, this show stars Charlize Theron and follows two FBI agents who interview imprisoned serial killers to help them solve current murders. It’s produced by Gone Girl director David Fincher.
Release date: October
The Discovery
Robert Redford plays a scientist who manages to prove an afterlife exists, prompting a raft of suicides as people attempt to cross over. It also stars Jason Segel and Rooney Mara.
Release date: March 31