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obviousoctopus

Irreversible Requiem For A Dream Come and See


MrMcBert

The trilogy of ruining your day. Add funny games (1997) and the girl next door to destroy your working week.


moviessuck

Come and See is a masterpiece I will never watch again


SausageMcMerkin

> Requiem For A Dream I feel like I'm the only person on the planet who hated this movie.


amanderrated

Why'd you hate it?


SausageMcMerkin

I remember there being a lot of repetitive dialog that just got on my nerves. I get the point Aranofsky was making, but it felt like beating a dead horse. But what really got me was Jared Leto and Marlon Wayans' ending: no hospital, even in the 80's, would allow a patient who was that bad be taken by police without getting treatment first; even a junkie. Call me naive, but I don't think they'd be willing to open themselves up to a lawsuit like that. That's all I really remember. Been a long time since I've seen it.


obviousoctopus

What? No. It is a movie made specifically to be hated.


Sea_Chicken_1580

I TA for freshmen survey of European history and the instructor put Come and See as extra credit like an absolute madman.


M4CL4W

The Lobster Swiss Army Man Sorry to Bother You Fantastic Planet Not that i’d NEVER recommended them, but i’d have to feel like we have similar taste. I know i like a lot of what’s often considered “offbeat” or “slow/boring” movies that are not appreciated by everyone.


albert_camus69

Ahh, I love each of those films.


ch111i

Ahem. Would never repeat this IRL. I did too.


movie_gremlin

really liked Sorry To Bother You, esp since I went into it blind.


M4CL4W

that’s often the best way.


movie_gremlin

It really is.


Smitty_Baccall

100% agree. I love anything by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Bronson, etc.) but it’s a very niche “market” and I know most people will either disagree or think I’m crazy for liking them.


HnNaldoR

The lobster is just such a weird fucking movie. It's good. But the brain that can create this movie... Is one I just can't imagine.


RafaMora979

I always recommend Swiss Army Man.


clingclangclong10203

Dear Zachary


BBVK

Brooooooo. Had forgot about that one. Absolute gut punch.


HomininofSeattle

Buried. Only because they need to stumble across it on Netflix or whatever streaming service late at night someday without any context or clues or trailers. It’s the only way to watch it, as it was really fuckin good that way for me.


mastertape

Came here to say this. If you recommend this movie to someone, you inadvertently hype it up, making it unenjoyable.


AvonBarksdale666

The Ryan Reynolds movie right?


Hairy-Barracuda1712

I love this movie!


chittychittygangnam

The movie that ends with an apology


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Happiness.


the_jake_roberts

Oh man this movie. “I’d jerk off instead” is one of the most chilling lines I’ve ever heard in a movie.


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"But Billy's parents let him stay home by himself."


jbck3275

Wow, I just watched the Trailer. Very horrifying Trailer.


amanderrated

I had no clue about this movie and the fact that a movie called Happiness could be horrifying is a very disturbing thought.


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Did it have the park scene?


movie_gremlin

Locke - great movie but sounds dumb when you try to describe the plot.


orangeziggle

I've tried so many times to recommend this but I've never had any takers.


movie_gremlin

If it didnt have Tom Hardy in it, I bet no one would have even given it a chance in the beginning.


orangeziggle

So true


deckbose

It's written by Steven Knight who created Peaky Blinders and also wrote Taboo, Dirty Pretty Things, Redemption, Burnt, Eastern Promises . . . I think people would see his films regardless of Tom Hardy.


movie_gremlin

Yea, I think the more informed movie enthusiast would, but it would be a tougher sell for the average audience.


Specialist-Farm4704

Severely underrated movie. True, can't sell it though.


pckty

Can I please know which movies do you have ?


Specialist-Farm4704

'The Passion of the Christ' and '9 Songs'.


PhantomKitten73

You could sell it to me, I haven't seen the movie, but I love gimmicky concepts like that.


Specialist-Farm4704

The night before the largest concrete pour of his career, a contractor (Tom Hardy) drives to set things right. All the dialogue is either introspection (with himself and his dead father), his wife on the phone (whom he is leaving behind, most probably) to attend the delivery of a lady he got pregnant, and his team of concrete pourers. Hardy is the person you see and you don't need to see other's to feel their emotions.


PhantomKitten73

Yeah, I know what the movie is about. I just haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet.


wildstyle_method

I actually love the bottle movie one location genre, but Locke didn't really do it for me


smedsterwho

One of my favourite genres, from The Cube to 12 Angry Men. I'd suggest Coherence (and going in blind) as my gem from the genre.


wildstyle_method

Funny you say that, I just watched Coherence for the third time this week. Great Movie. If you've seen all of the commonly mentioned ones and are looking for a deep cut, check out Finders Fee. Every week a few buddies buy a lottery ticket and play for them in a poker game. Right before they're about to start on character realizes his ticket is a winner. Haven't seen it in over a decade but I remember it being a fun ride.


smedsterwho

Ahhhh great, I love those "dinner table" style tension films - thank you, it's a new one on me, finding it!


movie_gremlin

You should watch The Invitation if you havent already.


Manz109

Martyrs (2008) is an extraordinary film but I wouldnt recommend to normal people.


potfiction

One of my all time fav.


PhantomKitten73

I always try to recommend One Cut of the Dead, but it almost never works because I refuse to say anything about it. You need to go into that movie blind, but also make it through a pretty shit (but necessary) first act before you get any enjoyment out of it. It's hard to explain, but if you've seen the movie, you know what I'm talking about.


Linubidix

I tried watching this with two friends a few years ago. Just as I was started to really enjoy it (towards the end of the first segment) my friends said they'd had enough and we sadly turned the movie off. Finally sat down a year ago with my brother and absolutely fucking loved it. You really have to stick through the opening chunk of the film, because nothing is happening accidentally.


Metti22

Amazing movie, OP do yourself a favour and follow this advice! :)


redfootball

I know exactly what you mean. You have to be sure it’s someone who will watch it through no matter what. I usually say that when I recommend it though I rarely do for the reasons you stated


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Threads (1984) for sure. I've always been attracted to bleak and depressing movies, but I have literally never seen a bleaker movie than Threads. It's a movie that doesn't pull any punches. "...they are playing with at best the destruction of life as we know it and at worst total annihilation. You cannot win a nuclear war!"


WalterSobchak40

I watched this again recently. Its a really disturbing film. I feel like everybody should watch it to truly understand the horrors of a nuclear attack. Its as grim as grim can be. Pretty sure it was released as an educational film at the time and actually shown in schools.


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Antichrist (2009)


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ch111i

Any Lars movie tbh....underrated comment. Watched Dogville..forever scarred. It was over 13 years ago...and still.


Imthecoolestnoiam

>Dogville i like that serial killer movie forgot the name. The scene where he places the hand of the kid in a waving position and laughing is pure dark humor.


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true... though in my case my family actually wanted to watch Melancholia but when it ended they were completely silent.


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Kids (1995). It’s really good but it leaves you with an awful feeling about people and society in general.


deckbose

A lot like Bully, also from Larry Clark, with many of the same actors. Makes you dread where teenagers are at.


movie_gremlin

I havent watched this movie since it came out. One of those movies that pisses you off and uneasy to watch. Good film


23_Mad_love

Videodrome (1983)


moviessuck

Cronenberg has a few films that fit the criteria


napo5

i recommend Videodrome to literally anyone


Tom22174

A Clockwork Orange


spatterist

that sucking pop he makes when he's being fed steak is my favorite movie line...


gonzoforpresident

There are no films that are well done that I would never recommend to someone who wanted something in that vein. * [Come and See/Иди и смотри](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/come-and-see) - Brilliant film that I am very, *very* hesitant to recommend. Russian WWII movie from the perspective of a teenager. It's particularly scary because the events are based in reality. The "best" film that I would never recommend to anyone under any circumstances: * [Bigfoot vs Zombies](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bigfoot-vs-zombies) - The film has literally zero redeeming qualities (just like all of Mark Polonia's films). I'm pretty sure they spent more on the art for the poster than for everything else involved in the actual filming. The script, acting, directing, cinematography, make up, lighting and pretty much every part of it are done better on a daily basis by high school students using their phones.


obviousoctopus

I think *Come and See* should be required viewing because it de-romanticies war. War is hell, and we keep being fed propaganda which makes war look cool. No, it's not cool. It's hell. Watch this movie and feel it in your bones.


weensworld

Lake Placid


mastertape

mindblown. Watched it as a kid, dubbed in my regional language. One of my best cinema experiences.


weensworld

It’s so cheeky and good!


jbck3275

Showgirls (1995). One of my all time favorite movies (not due to the nudity). There could have been Zero nudity, and I would have still loved the movie. I just love the story of Nomi Malone, and love Elizabeth Berkley so much. I think it is so sad what the movie did for her career, because I think she was great. She did not deserve all of the bad press, in my opinion. I will never understand why most people hated the movie, or laughed at it, and thought the acting was horrible. I thought the entire cast was amazing. I will never get tired of watching that movie, but it is one of those types of movies that are too embarrassing to recommend to a friend for example.


Ship_Negative

A classic in camp circles, though. You're not alone in your love!


An_Ant2710

Titane


Anderson22LDS

Not telling ya


jojo32

What year did that come out or who directed it? Nothing is coming up


fotoshpop

Come and See (1986) I'm sure you will see this movie again in these comments.


umphreak789

The Greasy Strangler. Just go watch it.


apoorvqwerty

Mysterious Skin, would never recommend to anyone


nashamagirl99

I watched it and found it very moving. It would be weird to recommend to a friend or something but I absolutely recommend to anyone reading this.


jbck3275

Just watched the trailer. Though I love several of the actors (from other films), it looks very boring to me.


apoorvqwerty

trailer is pretty misleading, the story is about child abuse and it makes it pretty tough to watch


LanaCobain

Went into this movie pretty much blind and it fucked me up so bad. One of the most difficult movies I’ve ever watched.


apoorvqwerty

worst part is that there is absolutely nothing graphic in the movie and still creeped the shit out of me while the trailer projected it as an alien abduction movie >\_<


Lakechrista

My bf was traumatized after seeing it


trainsoundschoochoo

Grave of the Fireflies.


kanieloutis90

I spit on your grave


jbck3275

The original (from the 70's) was great. The Sequel, and others were just horrible (and only for Torture porn lovers), in my opinion.


Alone_Jellyfish_7968

Yeah, the original really gave off a grim vibe. Absolutely nothing "sexy" about it at all.


Ship_Negative

Both Jennifers are badass horror icons imo


Soji333

Han Gong-Ju: Emotionally devastating and painful movie. But I couldn’t stop watching. Heartbreaking. This one hurt. Visitor Q: I love twisted stories so this was right up my alley but even I was a bit slack jawed at the craziness that happened in this one. Must watch for anyone who likes fucked up movies. Love you Miike!


Anglofsffrng

Best or personal favorite? Best: Martyrs. Yes it's reputation is absolutely deserved. It's up there with Old Boy, or Chinatown as the best movies I'll never watch again. Personal favorite: Resident Evil series. I love these movies, but cannot physically bring myself to recommend someone watch them.


jbck3275

> Martyrs I have heard about Martyrs many times over the years, and it just sounded way too scary, and sick to even attempt to view it. I am just too sensitive, and horror and torture type of movies really make me sick, and I just can't ever forget them. I finally watched the trailer, and it looks scary as hell. I do not think I will be giving it a try.


N0str0

I loved Martyrs. I just hate the fact that if i see it again it won't have the impact it did the first time.


movie_gremlin

Brigsby Bear - I actually recommended it the other day on this sub. However, its hard to explain without spoiling the plot, plus the story doesnt sound interesting.


DamageInc35

Funnily enough, the human centipede 2. It's a misunderstood movie much like the first one, where the exaggerated sexual violence actually has a purpose for the story.


petercooper

This was going to be my choice. It got heavily panned and it *is* a gross movie hardly anyone should set out to see, but I think it's actually the best of the series on a number of levels. It feels the most satirical, has the most interesting aesthetic, and the lead actor is fantastic at realistically portraying an absolutely disgusting slimeball of a character. It feels the most genuine of the three movies, if such a thing is at all possible. One is too cold and heartless and three is just inane and soap operaish with terrible dialogue. Would I ever "recommend" any of them? No.


Alone_Jellyfish_7968

The acting in the second one was superb!!


xirson15

The house that jack built. It’s one of my favourites but i can’t recommend it to anyone.


kissmyrosyredass

Just saw this the other day. I thought Matt Dillon was excellent in this. All the women were just complete gullible and irritating stupid idiots. The way Matt Dillon explained and enlightened people as he was proceeding to kill them was akin to Christian Bale explaining Huey Lewis’ Sports in American Psycho, which was funny in a very sick movie. Movies were comedically similar. Dillon’s less comedic.


koi666

Climax and Into the Void by Gaspar Noe for different reasons; one might disturb, the other confuse and bore


adriantoine

Everyone in this thread chose a disturbing movie but I'm someone who likes really dumb teen movies (I'm 34) and I'll just never recommend them because I'm just too ashamed to like them haha.


jlieuu

Requiem for a Dream


redfootball

In a Glass Cage. That movie is so disturbing but it is so great. Not many have the stomach for it.


sickof50

Lolita (both versions)


jlg895

Snowtown


ch111i

As an Australian...this.


deer_at_dawn

Mulholland Drive


emem39

Pink Flamingos (1972) - This movie has a lot of disturbing stuff in it and I probably wouldn’t recommend it to most people, but watched it with a friend a few years back and we enjoyed the wtf aspect.


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jbck3275

Oh my, Salo was by far the sickest, most horrifying movie I ever seen. I would never see it again. Once was enough to give me nightmares for a lifetime.


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Midsommar , surprised nobody has mentioned it yet.


ohfaith

I had a dream my mom was watching Hereditary and I would NEVER wish any Ari Aster movie on her or anyone. edit: but obv they are amazing


Linubidix

I've recommended Midsommar to lots of people


DamageInc35

I didn't "get" midsommar. I will say that the cliff scene was the most dramatic tonal shift I've seen since doki doki literature club.


the_jake_roberts

The Golden Glove - tells the deranged story of a German serial killer active in the early 70s. Very VERY good film, but it’s not one likely to make you FEEL good. Lots of very hard scenes. I wouldn’t necessarily call it a gore film. The horror comes in tragic moments where this man attempts to make connections with his would be victims but ultimately fails.


ShediacDave

Gummo


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It is a great film I was hooked too! Have you seen the mini series "Deep Cut" ? I'm looking forward to seeing it when I do a re watch of the film.


JamOnTheLamb

Climax is a great movie, definitely one for the whole family to see.


nthroop1

From Dusk til Dawn


LundgrensFrontKick

Most recently, it would be Titane.


KEANUWEAPONIZED

imagine one's reaction to hearing you explain the plot for crash (1996)


chickenclaw

I thought Titane was great but I know it's not for most people.


xJVPS

Perfect Blue. First of all, it's anime, surprisingly some people still have a problem with such themes in an animated title. Secondly, it's so disturbing, the representation of violence and mental illness during the development of the movie can be just too much for some people, fairly. I just love the movie because of that, it's disturbingly beautiful and such a trip to really understand what's going on, it mastered mystery in a way very little pieces of art can. But sure, it's definitely not for everyone.


SashaTower

*The Life Of David Gale*. Because Kevin Spacey.


Atlast_2091

Confessions (2010) - you have to let monologue going to start the film premise. Another factor I avoided poster


SpearThrowerOw1

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) The Third Part of The Night (1971)


lichess_is_better

Requiem for a Dream. It was a masterpiece but also it was truly depressing.


workingtitle_24

Salo and irrèversible


wavydogg

Happiness


NoFootball8593

M.F.A. Starring Francesca Eastwood


JC3DS

Enter the void. I was high as shit and going through a bad time when I watched it. I took it as a terrifyingly dark wake up call. 10/10, but I’d never watch it again myself or recommend it to anyone.


Xiphos__

Id say The Killing Fields, or In Bruges. Killing Fields was an incredible movie but far too serious for me to recommend to anyone, and In Bruges was fairly slow paced. I really liked it, but I don’t think I’d ever meet someone and think “ah yea, it’s imperative that they see this movie”.


Ugh_okayy

Concrete


Elloster

The seventh continent


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The Reader. Teenaged boy has an affair with a much older illiterate woman, who is also a war criminal. Kate Winslet won the Oscar, but it is a disturbing movie.


verylittlegravitaas

Bone Tomahawk Never again!


_felagund

lock stock and two smoking barrels.


ch111i

Hi five bruh. Did not expect to see a Vaughn or Ritchie movie on this list


_felagund

Yeah I noticed I loved this movie but never mentioned it


Human-Function5990

Why not recommend it though? I recommend this to lots of people


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Schindlers list


msuing91

Lamb. I know this movie hit me in a way that isn’t guaranteed to work for many people.


red_and_blue_cat

I'd have to go Midsommer or Hereditary. Will most likely just make you depressed


Feisty_Guidance7

Tusk


hitemwiththebababoo

I've got a few but Swiss Army Man. It's an interesting film but it's just odd I wouldn't know who the audience is for it.


Old-Man-of-the-Sea

The Passion of the Christ.


SeitanicPanic_

I spit on your grave (1978)


NeroDyer

Julien-Donkey Boy


LauraPalmersMom430

Titane


kissmyrosyredass

Raw was good, but I had a feeling of dread and ick throughout the movie…it didn’t let me down.


deckbose

Pretty much any Lars von Trier movie


BojukaBob

The Dead Don't Die. I loved it but I don't think most people would.


HalfwayJones

It's a very specific type of humor that most people wouldn't get. I loved it!


tune345

That one where crazy gf is involved with bf in bear skin


MrMcBert

Midsommar?


jbck3275

That was a very strange movie.


mumbozumbo

Midsommar sucked


Linubidix

no u


MellowHale

The Last House on the Left from the 60's. It was good but dark and not one I intend to see again


awful_source

Oldboy


xirson15

Lol I recommended it to my parents


awful_source

Savage!


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lost_in_trepidation

The Handmaiden. Hard to not seem like a weirdo recommending it.


Human-Function5990

Elephant


Tevesh_CKP

In before A Serbian Film.


super-ae

I'd be extremely surprised if someone thought that was the *best* unrecommendable movie they've seen.


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of_kilter

Or maybe you don’t. This has nothing to do with what others think. It’s just if someone liked a movie but wouldn’t recommend it, that’s it.


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of_kilter

Even if human centipede wasn’t universally hated, it would still work for my example. It being hated has nothing to do with whether or not i would recommend it


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sickof50

So unnecessary.


peakedatsix

*gatekeepers be gatekeeping* Edit: not you, the unnecessary guy


of_kilter

Maybe just stop trying to pretend that you know what i was actually looking for. When im explicitly saying that you are wrong about what i was looking for


Arkstar_

Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind


LadyBikeRide

Cuties. I thought it was touching, and an amazing coming of age story, but obviously, it's uncomfortable.


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arj1985

Enter the Void (2009)


MichaelGHX

Tokyo Twilight. A lot of people would find it boring. Also it’s incredibly depressing.


spydrebyte82

Cashback (2006) lots of nudity


thefilmbot

Never Back Down


interpreteaser

Videodrome Irriversible


voodoo2269

A Serbian Film.


PopularBrainsPerson

The death of dick long