18 Music Videos That Are So Good, They Should Be Movies

Hollywood, take notes – we want WAP: The Movie!

We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which music videos were so intriguing, they'd make good movie plots. Here's what they said:

1. "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga

Streamline / Kon Live / Cherrytree / Interscope

"This one would actually be so interesting! A story of murder and betrayal with a twist of revenge thrown in! —blairs4f05b2571

Potential plot: When an international superstar inexplicably goes from being well-loved to hated overnight, she's willing to go to extreme lengths to regain her popularity – nothing is off-limits. But will the true reason behind her sudden fall from grace ever be revealed?

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2. "Sugar, We're Going Down" by Fall Out Boy

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"How did the boy end up with antlers? How did he fall in love with the girl? What's the deal with her dad? It seems like a perfect teen movie." –skipnees

Potential plot: Two young outcasts in a sleepy town become unlikely friends. The friendship soon transforms into a blossoming romance, but both of their families are very against it. As their forbidden love develops, secrets that shock the entire town start to come to light, jeopardising their relationship and life as they know it.

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3. "Black Magic" by Little Mix

Syco / Columbia

"The premise of the video is fun and it would be so cool to see it more fleshed out." –thefunkyonion

Potential plot: In a typical high school, the lives of four socially awkward friends change forever when a magical book finds them. With their newfound powers, they have the chance to shake up their school, have some fun, and make all their dreams come true. It seems harmless, but it doesn't take long before the mysterious magic starts to get out of hand.

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4. "Toxic" by Britney Spears

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"The whole femme fatale spy thing would make a fun movie for sure." –arcticmankeys

Potential plot: On the run for committing numerous crimes of passions, an ex-spy has found the perfect cover – jetting around the world as a flight attendant. "Britney's" passengers, colleagues, and bosses haven't got a clue about her real identity and dark past. But when a familiar-looking redhead boards a flight with a carry-on full of secrets, the new life she's worked so hard to create is thrown into jeopardy.

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5. "WAP" by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion

Atlantic

"It could be a horror movie in which asshole men show up thinking there’s a party at the mansion, and no one makes it out alive." —oliviahasbde

Potential plot: WAP mansion is a place that exudes opulence, decadence, and luxury. From the outside that is. Everyone dreams of being invited to an exclusive soiree there, but very few have actually met the mansion’s wealthy residents. The two beautiful owners are shrouded in curious mystery and intrigue. So, when the pair announce a huge party and open their gates to the entire town, everyone heads to the mysterious mansion for festivities. But what secrets lie behind those grand doors?

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6. "Into You" by Ariana Grande

Republic

"The final scenes kinda gave me the idea of a dark romantic drama." —migyyyyyy0315

Potential plot: A wealthy young socialite trades her stifling marriage for an exciting romance with her bodyguard. The pair go on the run, and away from the suffocating setting they met in, their love goes from strength to strength. But when the money inevitablely runs out, will true love be enough for the pair to evade the wrath of a powerful, scorned husband?

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7. “Just” by Radiohead

Parlophone

"Eery tale of an unresolved worldwide mystery. It’s a four-minute sci-fi movie already." —johntron

Potential plot: On an average summer's day in London, people begin to inexplicably drop down on the pavement, never to get up again. Everyone wants to know what's causing this, but anyone who asks that question lands themselves in the same situation – permanently stuck on the ground. It's not long before the creepy phenomenon goes global – people are dropping down in cities all over the world. It’s up to a group of unlikely friends to solve the mystery and save the world before they too find themselves horizontally imprisoned forever.

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8. "Mr Brightside" by The Killers

Island / Lizard King

"It would make an amazing romantic mystery." —noopnoop

Potential plot: A struggling band from a gothic town have booked the gig of a lifetime. The lead singer is a bit of a rogue – he knows that this is the band’s chance at a big break but once he sets eyes on a beautiful party guest, she's all he can think about. He thinks it’s love at first sight but as the night goes on, it becomes clear that there’s much more than meets the eye. Something very sinister is going on – will he be able to make it with his life (and heart) intact?

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9. "Spice Up Your Life" by the Spice Girls.

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"I need to know: what was the world like before they arrived? Were there any antagonists? How much spice can the world take?!" —benjaminw10

Potential plot: It’s the year 3021 and music, fun, and colour are all distant memories – the world is bleak. That is, until the Spice Girls show up. They’re on an intergalactic mission to spice up the lives of every boy and every girl and save them from the doom and gloom that surrounds them. At first, it looks like they’ve succeeded, but it’s not long until a dark force shows up and threatens the future of humanity. Only time will tell if the girls have enough spice to save the world.

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10. "Thinking of You" by Katy Perry

Capitol

"The film would be devastating but it would also be fantastic. Someone make it happen so I can sit and sob alone in my apartment." —emrayy

Potential plot: Not long after WWII, a young woman settles into married life. On the surface, her newlywed life seems perfect, but there’s one big problem. Although she’s in love with her husband, her heart really belongs to someone else – her soul mate who was killed in action. Will she be able to move forward with her marriage, or will her memories consume her, leaving her heartbroken for a second time?

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11. "Drivers Licence" by Olivia Rodrigo

Geffen / Interscope

"The song pretty much tells the story but the filmography is so beautiful." —intense_theatre_nerd

Potential plot: After a messy breakup, a teenage girl attempts to use her newly acquired driving licence to help mend her broken heart. Driving through all the places that she made memories with her ex, she relieves the highs and lows of their relationship in the hopes of finding some closure.

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12. "Rich Girl" by Gwen Stefani ft. Eve

Interscope

"IDK, I'd just love to see them stuck inside the pirate ship." —viribavi

Potential plot: A pair of daring best friends find themselves as stowaways on an opulent pirate ship. It’s not long before they’re discovered, and the crew are not happy. To avoid walking the plank, the two pretend to also be pirates, and promise to lead the ship to a cave full of hidden treasure – how long can they keep up the facade?

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13. "If I Were a Boy" by Beyoncé

Columbia

"It had a full-on plot twist in the music video that left me in such awe and reflection of society when I was 10-11 years old. Seriously still such a ridiculously relevant message. —bigash

Potential plot: A woman who's drained by the sexist double standards that surround her job and relationship finds herself in a Freaky Friday style body switch situation. She has the chance to experience all the privileges and advantage of being a man in a man's world, as well as the challenges. But when the time comes, will she choose to switch back?

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14. "Girls Like Girls" by Hayley Kiyoko

Electropop

"I really loved the storyline in the music video and would love to see it as a movie." —obito_uchiha

Potential plot: A group of friends are trying to make the most of their summer stuck in their tiny town. While the gang are making memories, two of the girls in the group begin to fall in love – they just don't know it yet. Once their true feelings are realised, they're determined to make sure their love can withstand the ignorance around them.

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15. "Night Changes" by One Direction

Syco / Columbia

"I mean, when I first watched it, I was HOOKED. It was so fun to watch and I could see it being a 'disaster' rom-com." —deivs

Potential plot: In a Love Actually type story, five guys from completely different walks of life all have one thing in common: they're all terrible at dating. From angry exes to injuries, we follow all the hilarious mishaps the unlucky lads encounter on their quests for love. Will any of them get their happy endings?

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16. "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift

Big Machine / Republic

"It would be a psycho/thriller masterpiece." —anjaxmiller

Potential plot: A beautiful countess is feared more than she is loved – she has an irresistible allure, but a reputation for having dark secrets. Her past lovers are said to have faced all kinds of mysterious downfalls, and as a result, she's often left alone. But one day, she meets special someone who’s willing to risk it all to see if the rumours are true.

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17. "Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)" by Backstreet Boys

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"The video for this is actually terrifying, I'd love to see a longer version that goes into each band member's individual storyline." –hanifahrahman

Potential plot: An up and coming band end up staying the night in a sketchy hotel when their bus breaks down. It doesn’t take long for them to realise that it’s haunted, but all they’ve got to do is make it through the night. After an evening of supernatural frights, the group prepare to check out, only to find that leaving the hotel isn’t so simple…

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18. "Telephone" by Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé

Streamline / Kon Live / Cherrytree / Interscope

"it has prison break, murder, getting away, it's perfect." —n423704101

Potential plot: A Bonnie and Clyde-esque couple end up going on the run after committing what appears to be mass murder. They travel far and wide as the mystery of their complex past and their crimes of passion are slowly revealed, but will they make it out alive?

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Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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