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Scorpio Rising

Scorpio Rising

Scorpio Rising is Kenneth Anger's 1963 U.S. underground film, famous for pairing biker and occult imagery with a pop-music soundtrack.

8.9 Great

apps Top Scorpio Rising Alternatives

The top alternative to Scorpio Rising in 2026 is Meshes of the Afternoon with a score of 9.4/10, followed by Everything Will Be OK (9.1) and An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (8.8).

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Meshes of the Afternoon

Meshes of the Afternoon

Maya Deren’s *Meshes of the Afternoon* (1943) is an American short film notable for its innovative use of cinematic tech...

American Avant Garde Experimental 1940S
9.4 Excellent
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Everything Will Be OK

Everything Will Be OK

Everything Will Be OK is Don Hertzfeldt's 2006 animated short about Bill's mental decline, winner of the Sundance short-...

American Drama Animation Hertzfeldt
9.1 Excellent
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a 1961 French short by Robert Enrico, notable for adapting Ambrose Bierce and winni...

French 1960S Live Action Oscar
8.8 Great
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Wavelength

Wavelength

Wavelength is Michael Snow's 1967 Canadian experimental film, known for its 45-minute zoom across a loft and its central...

Canadian Experimental Structural 1960S
8.7 Great
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I Am So Proud of You

I Am So Proud of You

I Am So Proud of You is Don Hertzfeldt's 2008 animated short, continuing Bill's fragmented biography with stick-figure d...

American Drama Animation Hertzfeldt
8.7 Great
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Pas de deux

Pas de deux

Pas de deux is Norman McLaren's 1968 NFB ballet film, using high-contrast photography and optical printing to multiply d...

Dance Canadian Experimental Nfb
8.6 Great
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At Land

At Land

At Land is Maya Deren's 1944 silent experimental short, noted for its shifting spaces and feminist surrealist approach t...

American Avant Garde Experimental 1940S
8.3 Great
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Fireworks

Fireworks

Fireworks is Kenneth Anger's 1947 experimental short, an early openly gay American underground film made when Anger was...

American Experimental Queer 1940S
8.2 Great
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The Dot and the Line

The Dot and the Line

The Dot and the Line is a 1965 MGM animated short by Chuck Jones, notable for adapting Norton Juster's fable and winning...

Animation 1960S Mgm Oscar
8.2 Great
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The Neighbors' Window

The Neighbors' Window

The Neighbors' Window is a 2019 American short by Marshall Curry, Oscar-winning for its drama inspired by a true story f...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
8.1 Great
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A Friend of Dorothy

A Friend of Dorothy

A Friend of Dorothy is Lee Knight's 2025 British comedy-drama short with Miriam Margolyes, nominated for the 2026 live a...

Live Action Queer 2020S Oscar
8.1 Great
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The Big Shave

The Big Shave

The Big Shave is Martin Scorsese's 1967 U.S. short, a violent bathroom allegory often read as a protest against the Viet...

Horror Experimental 1960S Scorsese
8.1 Great
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The Critic

The Critic

The Critic is a 1963 animated short by Ernest Pintoff with Mel Brooks's voice, notable for winning the Oscar for animate...

Animation Comedy 1960S Oscar
8.1 Great
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The Dam Keeper

The Dam Keeper

The Dam Keeper is a 2014 U.S. animated short by Robert Kondo and Daisuke Tsutsumi, noted for its Oscar nomination and To...

Fantasy American Animated Oscar
8.0 Great
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Curfew

Curfew

Curfew is a 2012 U.S. live-action short by Shawn Christensen, winner of the 2013 Oscar and later expanded into the featu...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
8.0 Great
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Hair Love

Hair Love

Hair Love is a 2019 American animated short by Matthew A. Cherry, Oscar-winning for its story of a Black father styling...

American Family Animated Oscar
7.9 Good
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The Grandmother

The Grandmother

The Grandmother is David Lynch's 1970 short about an abused boy who grows a caregiver, made with an AFI grant and mixing...

American Experimental 1970S Lynch
7.7 Good
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DeKalb Elementary

DeKalb Elementary

DeKalb Elementary is a 2017 American short by Reed Van Dyk, noted for its Oscar nomination and its dramatization of a re...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
7.6 Good
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Adam and Dog

Adam and Dog

Adam and Dog is a 2011 U.S. animated short by Minkyu Lee, an Oscar nominee that retells the Genesis story from a dog's p...

American Animated Biblical Oscar
7.6 Good
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The Alphabet

The Alphabet

The Alphabet is David Lynch's 1968 mixed live-action and animated short, an early example of his horror imagery and expe...

Animation Experimental 1960S Lynch
7.4 Good

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Meshes of the Afternoon
Meshes of the Afternoon
Short Film American Avant Garde Experimental
9.4 Excellent +0.5 Compare
Everything Will Be OK
Everything Will Be OK
Short Film American Drama Animation
9.1 Excellent +0.2 Compare
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Short Film French 1960S Live Action
8.8 Great -0.1 Compare
Wavelength
Wavelength
Short Film Canadian Experimental Structural
8.7 Great -0.2 Compare
I Am So Proud of You
I Am So Proud of You
Short Film American Drama Animation
8.7 Great -0.2 Compare
Pas de deux
Pas de deux
Short Film Dance Canadian Experimental
8.6 Great -0.3 Compare
At Land
At Land
Short Film American Avant Garde Experimental
8.3 Great -0.6 Compare
Fireworks
Fireworks
Short Film American Experimental Queer
8.2 Great -0.7 Compare
The Dot and the Line
The Dot and the Line
Short Film Animation 1960S Mgm
8.2 Great -0.7 Compare
The Neighbors' Window
The Neighbors' Window
Short Film American Drama Live Action
8.1 Great -0.8 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Scorpio Rising?
The top alternatives to Scorpio Rising in 2026 include Meshes of the Afternoon, Everything Will Be OK, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Wavelength, I Am So Proud of You. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Scorpio Rising compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Scorpio Rising scores 8.9/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Scorpio Rising worth it in 2026?
Scorpio Rising scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Short Film category. However, alternatives like Meshes of the Afternoon may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Scorpio Rising?
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Why should I switch from Scorpio Rising?
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How many alternatives to Scorpio Rising are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Scorpio Rising in the Short Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Scorpio Rising alternative has the highest rating?
Meshes of the Afternoon currently holds the highest rating among Scorpio Rising alternatives with a score of 9.4/10.
Can I use Meshes of the Afternoon instead of Scorpio Rising?
Meshes of the Afternoon is one of the top-rated alternatives to Scorpio Rising. While they serve similar purposes in the Short Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Scorpio Rising?
Pricing varies among Scorpio Rising alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Short Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Scorpio Rising alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Scorpio Rising vs Meshes of the Afternoon: which is better?
Scorpio Rising scores 8.9/10 while Meshes of the Afternoon scores 9.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Scorpio Rising vs Everything Will Be OK: which is better?
Scorpio Rising scores 8.9/10 while Everything Will Be OK scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Scorpio Rising vs An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge: which is better?
Scorpio Rising scores 8.9/10 while An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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