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Getting high and sci-fi go together like a Jedi and her lightsaber. 

With rave reviews rolling in for Denis Villeneuve’s epic cinematic masterpiece “Dune 2,” we thought we’d join the legion of fans the only way we know how: With some sweet, sweet weed pairings for your trip to the total desert planet of Arrakis.

Leafly presents a baker’s dozen strains that pair great with “Dune 2”—because of their popularity, effects, name, history, film tie-in, and more.

Blue Dream

Blue Dream has a focusing effect some patients report helps with ADD. (David Downs/Leafly)
(David Downs/Leafly)

If you want eyes that sparkle blue from huffing spice, start with America’s best-selling strain, Blue Dream. It’s the perfect, balanced hybrid. Patients use the cross of DJ Short’s Blueberry x Haze to manage anxiety, which is really good when you’re trying to avoid fear—the mind-killer. Or ride a sandworm. Or just find parking before the movie starts. 

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Sunset Sherbert

Sunset Sherbet in the Bay Area, circa 2015. (David Downs)
Sunset Sherbet in the Bay Area, circa 2015. (David Downs)

Breeder Mr. Sherninski made Sunset Sherbert strain atop an actual frickin’ sand dune in the Outer Sunset district of San Francisco in the early 200s. The whole area was dubbed ‘The Outside Lands’ before The City spread onto the dunes to build The Sunset and Golden Gate Park. Sunset Sherbert has potent with creamy, berry, fuel notes—perfect for those sunsets on Arrakis. It also brings on hunger and relaxation—so order the big tub of popcorn and a sugary drink to stay awake. Sunset Sherbert is a GSC project where the breeder Mr. Sherbinski crossed the top strain to Pink Panties.

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Gas Face

Gas Face drippin'. (David Downs/Leafly)
Gas Face drippin’. (David Downs/Leafly)

The Navigators in Dune were said to be in a full spice gas environment—meaning they huffed the hallucinogenic, powerful stuff like they were wearing a gas mask. Hey, it’s the only way around the galaxy. Unlike the navigators, who haven’t been seen on screen yet, this surging strain of 2024, bred by Seed Junky Genetics has been perfected by growers coast to coast. Gas Face is Face Mints x Biscotti x Sherbert. That crazy triple threat produces a devil-may-care effect with the flavor of diesel and a peppery, sweet earthy smells. “Definitely an indica. Very heady. Great for a tasty night time session with friends,” says one Leafly smoker.—Matt Jackson

Fire OG

Fire Cut's winning Fire OG in 2019. (David Downs/Leafly)
Fire Cut’s winning Fire OG in 2019. (David Downs/Leafly)

Potent OG Kush is the signature strain of Los Angeles, home of the film industry and Hollywood. Fire OG offers an on-brand phenotype that fits the blazing sun of Arrakis, where daytime temps start at 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire OG is named perhaps for its bright orange and red pistils (aka hairs) that sweep over the green leaf. OG’s smell like lemon, pine, fuel, and kush and hit like a roundhouse from Dave Bautista.

The White

I think we can all agree that Austin Butler is totally chilling as the Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. Just like the pigmentless, hairless villain of the latest Dune film, The White strain has a reputation for having a shiny exterior and less of an odor to the nugs. Originally referred to as “Triangle,” this strain got its new name from the way the buds look dusted in a bag of confectioners sugar. The White is another fast and hard-hitting strain so make sure you have your tickets and snack money all loaded on your phone with face ID. One Leafly reviewer commented, “this shit made me forget my password.” —Matt Jackson

Alien OG

Powerful, and exotic like a Sandworm—Alien OG is another legendary OG Kush variety that should deliver searing THC scores, and a potent, body and brain expanding high that’s perfect for getting sucked into a two hour and 45-minute cinematic wormhole. Though we can’t guarantee you won’t be so high you just stare at that infamous popcorn bucket for twenty minutes. The pine, citrus, and earthy notes in the smell give way to a sweet and hashy flavor. 

Sensi Star

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Sensi Star. (File photo)

Just as the planet Arrakis revolves around the great star Canopus, the uplifting energy of Sensi Star will propel you through the vastness of hyperspace. One of the strains that came around in the ‘90s, this has a guarded lineage that contains elements of Skunk and Afghani. Sensi Star doesn’t have a modern flavor or look but they say the resin glands on the plants shine so bright, the buds almost glow-in-the-dark. Light up some of this classic cultivar before the movie to traverse the cosmos like the psychonauts of old. 

Vortex

The old-school fruity sativa Vortex from the departed legend Subcool still shows up a fair amount in stores, and will be a great pairing for a long-ass sci-fi film. For anyone worried about falling asleep in the theater, this usually has a more manageable THC percentage for being high in public. Even better, it was made from Apollo 13 and Space Queen—so its destiny comes pre-written in the stars. It’s got a lot of Jack Herer and Romulan in it. Many of the phenotypes on this strain tend to have a sour patch kid taste so grab red vines at the snack counter. 

Rocket Fuel

Getting from Caladan to Arrakis requires more than just a navigator, you need a lot of gas like this Archive-bred Rocket Fuel (Jet Fuel OG x Face Off OG). The breeder describes it as a spicy, extra fuel-y OG cross to keep the kush lovers happy. Like a few of the other options on this list, Rocket Fuel has an OG-centric lineage that gives you that nice relaxing body feeling while also leaving you ready to be immersed in new worlds.

Fatso 

Big Hunk takes Fatso to Papaya town. (Courtest Cannarado)
Big Hunk takes Fatso to Papaya town. (Courtest Cannarado)

Enter your Baron Vladimir Harkonnen Era with this Cannarado strain—so named for its ample sized flowers. Just like the Baron, Fatso comes from well known parents: GMO and Legend OG. The result is something quite overripe and leathery like a Harkonnen, with a brutally strong sedating effect and a thick robust smoke that can make it feel like you just lit up a cigar. Caution, Fatso may cause you to sink into your chair like the Baron in a spice bath so if you aren’t a regular smoker maybe make this one the nightcap for after the film.—Matt Jackson

Space Cake

According to the Dune Encyclopedia, the Arrakan Fremen also had a honied dessert cake called Tabara. In this tradition, light a big joint of Space Cake and it will feel like you’re riding on the back of a giant sand worm, even from the cushions of your IKEA loveseat. With an earthy, nutty flavor, smokers also report notes of berries and vanilla. Space Cake from Bodhi Seeds is reported to be a Forum Cut of Cookies, bred to Snow Lotus, resulting in a high that resonates together like the two frequencies of a dial tone. —Matt Jackson

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Sage N Sour

In the world of Dune, none are more sage or sour than the sisterhood of the Bene Gesserit. Just like the galactic witches in the film have directed the course of their society, Sage N’ Sour has been helping guide Dutch breeders THSeeds for years. A Haze-Afghani crossbred together with Sour Diesel, most Leafly reviews are quick to point out how this strain is a wonderful daytime high that won’t knock you out but will 100% hit you like a Bene Gesserit voice. Relax your arms and let your head float up like an ornithopter in the sky. —Matt Jackson

The Spice

If you’re going to do something about Dune strains you have to mention the orange-colored melange spice that runs the whole show. There are two existing strains out there with the moniker. The first, a Spice strain from Mr. Nice Seedbank is a mix of Hawaiian Indica and Sativa. The second, “Spice” from NorCal’s Twenty20 Genetics, takes Biscotti and marries it to their masterwork strain The Whip (Strawberry Afghani x Sour Snow). —Matt Jackson


And that’s your baker’s dozen strains to smoke before your journey to Arrakis! See you later, Space Cowboy!



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Halloween is coming up and all the streamers are pushing their scariest flicks at you, but which ones should you vape to? Sure, you want to be scared, but you don’t want to end up catatonic, either. Not surprisingly, comedy horror was a big favorite in Leafly’s X (Twitter) poll, so we’ve definitely included a couple of films that mix laughs with the jump scares. But there are some just-plain scary movies here too that’ll have you hittin’ that indica. 


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Army of Darkness (1992)

Listen up, you primitive screw heads! Ash is back and ready to kick undead ass with his twelve-gauge double-barreled Remington boomstick. In this third entry in Sam Raimi’s original Evil Dead trilogy, Bruce Campbell attains the full-on swagger that he’s known for today as Ash is teleported from the housewares department at S-Mart to a medieval kingdom beset by Kandarian demons. Hilarity ensues as Ash battles an undead army led by his own demonic duplicate. But Raimi never lets the slapstick get in the way of the scares, so there’s something for everybody. Streaming on Prime. Strain pairing: Strawberry Cough

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Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Six years before Walking Dead shambled onto TV screens, Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg delivered the ultimate zombie apocalypse satire. Like Ash in Army of Darkness, Shaun (Pegg) sells appliances. Only he lives in England, so he has to find a way to kick flesh-eating undead ass without easy access to firearms. Gulp! Where AOD is a broad farce, Shaun gets its laughs through dry British humor and a mountain of pop culture references. Intestines will still be eaten, only this time it’s funny. Streaming on Hulu, Peacock. Strain pairing: Gelato

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The Exorcist (1973)

If there was a consensus favorite (at least on Leafly’s socials channels), it would be this original blockbuster demonic possession shocker that gave your grandparents panic attacks in single-screen movie theaters. Linda Blair plays a pre-teen possessed by the Devil himself (or so it claims); Max Von Sydow (Flash Gordon) and Jason Patrick play the priests who brave bursts of curse words and streams of green puke to drive the foul spirit from her body. Trigger warning: mileage may vary on the famous crucifix masturbation scene. Streaming on Max. Pairing strain: Devil Fruit

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

That bastard son-of-a-thousand maniacs Freddy Krueger has appeared in nine films, but this one’s the stoniest. Kristen Parker (Patricia Arquette) and a band of teenagers take the fight to Freddy in his own dream realm. While this gives the teens super powers via a cranked up special effects budget, Freddy is also at maximum strength in his dark realm. Robert Englund as Freddy is at his most sadistic in this third Nightmare that many feel is the best film in the series. There’s also a title song by Dokken for those viewers experiencing severe hair metal nostalgia. Streaming on Max. Pairing strain: Blue Dream

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Jason X (2001)

In the ninth Friday the 13th movie, Jason went to hell, so there was really nowhere to go but up in his tenth film appearance. In the far-flung year of 2455, a team of science students exploring a now-uninhabitable Earth find a cryogenically frozen Jason in the ruins of the Camp Crystal Lake research facility. Of course, they take him on their spaceship and thaw him out so he can start hacking his way through the students and a few space marines like he was back on terra firma. Eventually, unwitting medical bots make him into a cyborg and create the even more unkillable Uber Jason. They never do learn…even after 455 years! Streaming on AMC+. Pairing strain: Donny Burger

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The Babadook (2014)

Reading from a book is never a good idea when you’re stuck in a horror movie. This is true for the Necronomicon in the original Evil Dead movies, and it’s even more true when it’s a creepy pop-up book brimming with rhymes about a German expressionist nightmare called the Babadook who looks like something out of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. With its title character, this Australian scare fest directed by Jessica Kent creates the first great movie monster since Freddy and Jason, and helps usher in a new, slow-burn era of horror. Streaming on Hulu. Pairing strain: Mendo Breath

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Barbarian (2022)

If you’ve puffed way too much indica, and you need to shake yourself out of it, this AirBnB nightmare is the movie for you. Tess (Georgina Campbell) is a documentary researcher who finds that her short-term rental in a deserted subdivision on the outskirts of Detroit has been double booked. Making things more suspect, her unwanted roomie is played by Pennywise the Clown himself, Bill Skarsgård (It). On top of that, a homeless man yells at Tess to get out. Plus, there are tunnels under the house leading to God-knows-where. We all know that Tess shouldn’t go down there, but of course she does, leading to so many bonkers twists and reveals that describing them further risks those dreaded spoilers. Streaming on Max, Hulu. Pairing strain: Bubba Kush

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Phantasm (1979)

If there’s a ground zero for bonkers horror, it’s this movie, with an interdimensional slaver ring run out of a creepy mortuary by the menacing Tall Man (Angus Scrimm). Then, there’s flying silver spheres that drill into peoples’ brains and an army of super-strong dwarves who resemble really pissed-off Jawas from Star Wars. It’s also the horror movie where all the protagonists look like they were tokin’ on some serious sinsemilla back in the day; especially Reggie the ice cream man (Reggie Bannister), who battles the Tall Man in four more Phantasm flicks. Streaming on Peacock, FreeVee. Pairing strain: Phantom Cookies

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Prince of Darkness (1987)

Many film buffs consider John Carpenter the director most synonymous with horror, and this is his stoniest movie. A frantic priest played by Donald Pleasance (Halloween) and a team of quantum physics students discover that this strange canister found in an abandoned church contains the liquid essence of Satan. They soon find themselves in a race against time to keep the liquid Satan from bringing his dad, the all-powerful Anti-God, to rule our dimensional plane. Several of the postdocs become goo-spewing zombies and shock rocker Alice Cooper shows up to impale a dude with a broken bicycle! Streaming on Peacock. Pairing strain: Granddaddy Purple

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Us (2019)

While Get Out turned Jordan Peele from a sketch comedy star to the new master of horror, he really cuts loose with this follow-up shocker. Adelaide (Lupita Nyong’o) and her family go on a vacation to Santa Cruz only to find themselves locked in a battle for survival with grotesque doppelgängers hellbent on replacing them. Peele weaves plenty of references to Jaws, Jurassic Park, The Shining, and many others to keep his batshit conspiracy involving a mysterious government network of underground tunnels and cheesy 1980s charity events from getting too, too dark. Streaming on Netflix. Pairing strain: Ice Cream Cake


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What are ten visually stunning films to pair with cannabis? While these may not be the top ten films of all time, we can guarantee they’re worth checking out. Especially when paired with cannabis.

After all, cannabis heightens sensory perception. It makes colors appear more vibrant, sounds more immersive, and textures more detailed.

Take an already visually captivating film and combine cannabis, and you’re guaranteed a good time.

Some find cannabis helps stimulate their creativity and imagination. When paired with these ten visually stunning films, cannabis can lead you to a deeper appreciation of the artistic aspect of the film, such as its cinematography or storytelling.

Likewise, cannabis (primarily THC) can alter one’s perception of space-time, making it easier to fully immerse in the film’s world.

Cannabis is also known to make users empathetic (and perhaps more emotionally connected to the characters of a movie).

Movies, with or without cannabis, are great ways to unwind and escape from the daily grind. Adding cannabis to the mix is a win-win.

And let’s not forget cannabis can help one achieve a different perspective. Movies you may have seen a hundred times before may feel fresh and exciting when paired with some cannabis.

So, without further ado, let’s list ten visually stunning films you should pair with cannabis.

10 Visually Stunning Films to Pair with Cannabis

Blade Runner 2049

10 Visually Stunning Films to Pair with Cannabis

Topping our ten visually stunning films to pair with cannabis is the 2017 sequel to the original Blade Runner. While many were disappointed with the sequel, especially compared to the original, this list isn’t critiquing storytelling or politically correct messages embedded into the dialogue.

We’ll assume you’re comfortable at home slumped on the couch with a massive LCD only a few feet away. If that’s the case, hit that dab or take a rip from that bong. Blade Runner 2049 offers breathtaking dystopian cityscapes and mesmerizing cinematography.

Avatar

James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi epic is known for its groundbreaking use of 3D technology. The story itself is basically Pocahontas and leaves much to be desired. I won’t comment on the sequel, as I have not seen it.

That said, like the above entry, despite what you might think of the story, the visually stunning film pairs nicely with cannabis.

Mad Max: Fury Road

Like Blade Runner, many may prefer the original film. But, again, we’re assuming you’ve got a high-definition television and are looking for a visually stunning movie. In that sense, this Mad Max remake blows the originals out of the water. (In terms of practical effects, that is).

A high-octane, post-apocalyptic action flick featuring jaw-dropping visuals, this is one of those films you want to pair with cannabis, even if the story and character development are weak.

The Grand Budapest Hotel

10 Visually Stunning Films to Pair with Cannabis

You always know when you’re watching a Wes Anderson film. His signature style, meticulously crafted sets, and vibrant color palettes make his films a visual delight.

Bonus: They’re good stories, too. If the above Hollywood action flicks had you rolling your eyes, then The Grand Budapest Hotel is the film for you. Creative, artistic, and visually stunning, this film (really, any Wes Anderson film) makes for a great pairing with cannabis.

Interstellar 

This one is a no-brainer, right? Personally, I wasn’t a fan, but I can’t deny the film’s visually stunning effects and how they pair nicely with cannabis.

Christopher Nolan’s space odyssey features realistic visuals of distant planets, black holes, and mind-bending space stations. As far as special effects go, this film is a treat.

And if you find cannabis helps you empathize with the characters, ensure you have a tissue box next to you. This film is incredibly sad.

5 Visually Stunning Films to Pair with Cannabis

Oblivion

10 Visually Stunning Films to Pair with Cannabis

I didn’t think much of the movie the first time I saw it. It was OK, I guess. 

But then I was visiting my parents, who have a giant-ass HD television with surround sound in their dark, cool basement. I knew the storyline of the movie was the kind that rewards a second viewing, so I gave it a re-watch.

Oblivion offers visually stunning cinematography that goes great with cannabis. From breathtaking post-apocalyptic landscapes to futuristic technology that seems only a decade away, cannabis can help intensify your appreciation of these visuals.

You’ll feel like you’re there, exporting the desolate Earth alongside Tom Cruise. If you’re a fan of sci-fi films and cannabis and haven’t checked this one out, don’t hesitate. And as mentioned, there’s a twist that makes a second viewing more enjoyable.

1917

OK, so war movies may not exactly be cannabis-friendly. Especially a war as bloody and pointless as the First World War (with the knowledge that the conflict eventually led to the Second World War and the Holocaust).

But if you can stomach reality – 1917 is a visually stunning war film directed by Sam Mendes. The film uses a “one-shot” technique where the entire movie appears to be shot in a single take. When pairing this visually stunning masterpiece with cannabis, you may feel like experiencing the events in real time with the character.

Regardless, the intricate details in the cinematography, the landscapes, the trenches, and other realistic depictions of World War 1 become even more immersive and awe-inspiring when paired with cannabis.

3 Visually Stunning Films to Pair with Cannabis

Inception

Christopher Nolan makes the list again with this mind-bending thriller known for its impressive (and surreal) visual effects.

The film explores dreams and dreams within dreams. Paired with some cannabis, this visually stunning film looks even more captivating. The dream sequences, central to the film, become even more immersive.

As well, cannabis can stimulate creativity and imagination. Watching a film like Inception may have you speculating on the plot and coming up with alternative interpretations. 

The Fall

Tarsem Singh’s fantasy film is a visual feast, with breathtaking landscapes and dreamlike sequences taking viewings on a journey through fantastical worlds. How do you not pair cannabis with this visually stunning film?

As cannabis heightens sensory perception, the film’s elaborate sets, costumes, and landscapes become even more immersive. Like other films in this list, cannabis may deepen your connection with the characters and their emotional journeys.

With its unconventional storytelling and surreal elements, The Fall is a visually stunning film that we feel was made to pair with cannabis. Or at least, it seems that way.

The Best Visually Stunning Film to Pair with Cannabis

2001: A Space Odyssey

10 Visually Stunning Films to Pair with Cannabis

Of course, Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece would be number one on our visually stunning films to pair with cannabis. While the film hits all the same boxes as Interstellar, Kubrick’s 1968 masterpiece didn’t have access to CGI.

What you see in 2001 is the product of innovative techniques. From intricate scale models of spacecraft to traditional animation and a front projection technique known as “Dykstraflex,” Kubrick employed a combination of effects to create a visually stunning film (that is great to pair with cannabis).

Kubrick’s attention to detail should satisfy the cannabis connoisseur who notices these things when pairing cannabis with visually stunning films. 

2001 is renowned for its groundbreaking visual effects and innovative use of cinematography. When paired with cannabis, you may appreciate these visually stunning scenes, especially the third act’s psychedelic sequence.

Since cannabis heightens your auditory perception, the film’s use of classical music (particularly Richard Strauss’s “Also Sprach Zarathustra,”) makes your cannabis pairing even more immersive.

10 Visually Stunning Films to Pair with Cannabis

Of course, these aren’t the only ten visually stunning films to pair with cannabis. They may not even be the best. But they are worth checking out.

What visually stunning films do you like to pair with cannabis? Let us know in the comments below!





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