Carl Zschering

The Nostril Picker (1993), directed by Carl Zschering, is one of those films that makes you question your entire taste in cinema—like, “Wait, did I just watch that?” It’s got this oddball charm that’s hard to pin down, mixing horror with a kind of tongue-in-cheek humor that’s, honestly, pretty rare. The plot follows Joe, a socially awkward loner who’s basically invisible to everyone around him. Life’s rough for Joe, and things take a weirder turn after he crosses paths with a mysterious character who claims to have supernatural powers. Yeah, that’s right—good ol’ Joe gets himself tangled up in some dark magic. So, here’s where it gets wild: Joe’s granted the ability to shape-shift, but, plot twist, he can only turn into a teenage girl. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? Well, it is. He uses this bizarre new power to infiltrate a high school, and before you know it, he’s mixed up with a bunch of students who have no idea what’s going on. There’s a whole lot of black comedy and cringe-worthy moments, plus some ridiculous special effects that just scream ‘90s B-movie. The killings are gruesome, but the whole thing never takes itself too seriously. It’s all over-the-top, unpredictable, and, honestly, you’ll either be laughing or shaking your head in disbelief. If you’re into cult flicks that go for broke, The Nostril Picker is exactly the kind of oddball ride that sticks with you—whether you like it or not.