Movies by Robbie Pickering

Robbie Pickering is a filmmaker who brings a deliciously offbeat sensibility to genre-bending stories that explore the absurdities and darker undercurrents of the human experience. With an eye for the quirky and a gift for blending drama, comedy, and the surreal, Pickering has carved out a distinctive niche in independent cinema. His breakout feature, the award-winning Natural Selection (2011), announced the arrival of a bold new voice. This darkly comedic road trip film follows a sheltered, religious woman who embarks on a journey to find her husband's illegitimate son, resulting in a hilariously awkward and poignant exploration of family, faith, and self-discovery. Pickering's subversive sensibilities shine through, as he deftly navigates tonal shifts and crafts a story that is simultaneously heartwarming and disquieting. Pickering continued to showcase his creative flair with the 2015 horror-comedy Freaks of Nature, a genre-blending romp that blends vampire, zombie, and alien invasion tropes into a deliriously entertaining and socially conscious allegory. Whether tackling weighty themes or delivering tongue-in-cheek genre thrills, Pickering's singular voice and vision have made him a filmmaker to watch, one who consistently challenges and delights audiences with his bold, unconventional storytelling.