An interesting debate recently took place on the online platform Reddit, started by the user Ladyberries. People answered a question that read: "Which films that do not contain disgusting scenes would you rate as disturbing?"
It is easy to scare the audience with gory scenes. Some filmmakers, meanwhile, are trying to instill fear in their viewers' bones with slightly more creative techniques. Which masters have succeeded to the extent that their feature films have been placed on list of the most disturbing movies of all time?
A Scanner Darkly (2006)
The film follows an undercover cop portrayed by Keanu Reeves. While working with drug addicts, he himself develops a drug addiction.
Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
The action in this masterpiece takes place at a boarding school in Australia, in the early years of the 20th century. Viewers are shocked by the mysterious disappearance of several female students and a teacher.
Nightcrawler (2014)
Jake Gyllenhaal perfectly immerses himself in the role of a Los Angeles crime photographer. His hunt for recordings that bring him fabulous sums of money is becoming more and more ruthless.
Pi (Pi, 1998)
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film focuses on the life of a mathematical genius plagued by constant headaches and paranoia.
Shame (2011)
It is rare to find a feature film in which the frequency of sexual scenes becomes extremely disturbing. If you think that's not possible, it's time to watch this drama.
The Rhythm of Madness (Whiplash, 2014)
The relationship between the demanding teacher and the promising drummer becomes very strained over time. JK Simmons won an Oscar for his excellent performance.
The Remains of the Day (1993)
Anthony Hopkins impresses in the role of the devoted servant James, who earns his bread from the British lord, portrayed by James Fox.
The Big Short (2015)
The film about the Wall Street financiers who successfully predicted the real estate crisis in 2008 perfectly portrays human greed.
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
A Czech immigrant who is also a single mother gets a job in an American factory. After getting into an awkward situation with her neighbor, she puts everything she's worked for in jeopardy.
A Serious Man (2009)
The life of a university physics teacher, portrayed by Michael Stuhlbarg, is far from rosy. The film extinguishes all hope with its negativity.
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