New UFO documentaries

Ever have one of those days when you’re questioning the world around you? Why not stream one of these documentaries that cover controversial topics ranging from extraterrestrial life on Earth, secret government societies, and even major health care scams that have somehow all managed to slip under the radar of the majority of the population. Not only will your mind be opened, but you’ll be satisfied to know that you may have been right all along.

The Secret (2006)

The famous doc, about the book of the same name that spawned a cult following of believers, illuminates those who invest in the laws of attraction, “secret teachers, ” and the New Thought movement, which suggests that by thinking in terms of mind over matter, a person has the power to heal themselves and maintain a life of good health and happiness. [Where to stream The Secret]

Zeitgeist (2007)

You might have run into this one before or may even have it just sitting in your queue. Well, bump it up to the top of your list if you’re having one of those days when you’re feeling extra philosophical (or extra paranoid). Peter Joseph’s Zeitgeist is broken up into three parts that cover the story of Jesus, the conspiracy behind the 9/11 attacks, and that our financial system, specifically the Federal Reserve, is scamming all of us. [Where to stream Zeitgeist]

Under Our Skin (2009)

The fascinating and slightly infuriating documentary covers our health care system’s failure to recognize how to treat chronic Lyme disease, which isn’t recognized by some major medical organizations even though it leaves its victims with debilitating symptoms. The story focuses on two crook doctors who prescribed their patients long-term antibiotics, which slowly poisoned them. This is definitely what you should watch before your next physical. [Where to stream Under Our Skin]

Cropsey (2009)

This happens to be one of those gripping documentaries that started off as something with a totally different agenda and ended up spiraling into another investigation altogether along the way, a la Catfish. Filmmakers set out to undercover the mystery behind a boogeyman-like figure that was said to be wandering around the suburbs of New York City, but the tracking down of a myth became the tracking down of a possible serial killer. [Where to stream Cropsey]

Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup (2009)

A straight-to-the-point documentary about information hidden from the public about the 9/11 attacks and our government’s involvement in the events that happened in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. on that day. The film focuses primarily on the nitty gritty details of that day and how many pieces of the puzzle are missing entirely or simply can’t be explained. [Where to stream Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup]

Room 237 (2012)

A scene-by-scene breakdown of Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece The Shining, which has so many different conspiracy theories surrounding it, it’ll make your head spin. Kubrick’s motives for directing an adaptation of the Stephen King novel are put under the magnifying glass, and one of the most interesting theories about the film focuses on the idea that The Shining is Kubrick’s penance for helping the government stage the moon landing. [Where to stream Room 237]

The Imposter (2012)

An investigator’s account of a Texan teenager, Nicholas Barclay, who disappeared in 1997 and was found three years later half-way across the world in Spain — but as someone else. It’s the fascinating story of mastermind con artist Frédéric Bourdin, who impersonated various missing children for years. [Where to stream The Imposter]

Unsealed: Conspiracy Files (2012)

Bigfoot, zombies, so many aliens, mind control, and more! This is a 22-part series that covers just about every supernatural theory known to man. It even includes an episode that breaks down the top 10 most intriguing conspiracies of all time. This series is perfect for background binging; it’s impossible to get too involved because each episode is about 20 minutes — short and sweet. [Where to stream Unsealed: Conspiracy Files]

JFK: The Smoking Gun (2013)

Though the reenactments are slightly cheesy, this conspiracy doc about JFK’s killer is super informative and takes an interesting approach to unraveling the mystery behind the famous Zapruder film and magic bullet through the eyes of Detective Colin McLaren, who spent four years on the case. [Where to stream JFK: The Smoking Gun]

The Hidden Hand: Alien Contact and the Government Cover Up (2013)

Covers the Reptilian theory, suggesting alien presence in the highest positions in governments around the world. It also highlights many instances in which the government has swept any public suspicion of extraterrestrial life under the rug. The Hidden Hand is chock-full of interviews and archive footage that you most likely haven’t seen before. If you’re into UFOs, this is right up your alley. [Where to stream The Hidden Hand]