Emma, your channel has illuminated my path to so many amazing and unforgettable films. You are the GOAT for providing spoiler free descriptions of movies. The master at that!
I discovered Shame when I was 15, and for unknown reasons it hit me HARD. I saw that movie multiple times, trying to understand what was so relatable. I thought a rewatch was necessary now I'm 24, but FUUUUUUC* it hit me harder. Shame is one of my all time favorites
I can't really say I relate to it at all outside of not being able to control my emotions, I could relate on that bit, and perhaps finding it hard to not think about sexual stuff all the time. But being a rich guy who bangs girls all the time and doesn't understand or want true love and intimacy? Nah complete opposite of me haha, I'm poor as hell, only been with 1 girl and value her over anything else in the world. Regardless it's a good movie, though rather predictable that his sister would try to kill herself, but that's alright as there's a million movies that are even more predictable but are still great movies. And not really sure what part of the film is meant to be disturbing either, but again I enjoyed the film. I laughed my ass off when he's throwing away all the porno magazines and stuff and for some reason also goes in the fridge and throws away a pan of pasta along with them too. 🤣
@@cookiesontoast9981 He wasn’t just a rich guy he is one of the hottest guys on the planet! If you looked that good you’d have access to s3x anytime you’d want!
Sometimes in April was just as bad if not more brutal and its another war film never talked about probably because it involves Africans and for some reasons Nazi films are far more interesting to blood thirsty audiences even though there’s many other horrific wars/genocides around the world that have never seen the amount of media focus that the holocaust has but are just as horrific and just as important to be watched by all of humanity (Rwandan genocides, Holodomor, King Leopold II of Belgium on par with Hitler and Stalin, and The R@pe of Nanking) but its Sometimes in April is one that has stayed with me for 20 years or so after watching it.
I didn’t realise they made a film of ‘The Cement Garden’, I read the book a couple of years ago and it’s definitely one that stays with you. Going to have to seek out the film now.
"Xiu Xiu the Sent Down Girl" still haunts me. Its starts off so colorful and sweet and beautiful, and then....oh man! Its about a moment in history when young people from the city were forced to go work in the country during the war (it was a long time ago but I believe it was China). And she has to live alone with this really grumpy but kind soldier who's been isolated so long that he prefers isolation and then it takes a turn I could never have seen coming and by the end of the film you're a different person (the only way to describe it's affect on me). Visually its absolutely stunning, think "Four Seasons".
I cannot believe I had never seen Some Velvet Morning before today . So glad you made it sound interesting without spoiling anything . Loved it , can't wait to pass on the recommendation .
Thanks again Emma. Here's an odd weird one by English director Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank), whose early work fits in well with the vibe of Eden Lake. For disturbing content I highly recommend her first short film - Wasp (26 minutes) from 2003. I can't tell you how much this film totally gets under your skin, but yes the titular character is particularly frightening... but not as much as the young mother. Look for it. Watch in the daytime.
Thanks again Emma. Tubi does have a vast selection. I finished watching Dario Argento's "Trauma" on Tubi, then the Chilean movie " Trauma" auto played and that was " Draw the line" time...peace all 🕊
The Chilean Trauma in my opinion just had a lot of scenes that were unnecessary to the story just for shock value. That's a movie where I watched and made grossed out faces majority if not the whole time
Shame is so sad. Such a beautiful film. Very dark though. Fassbender's performance is excruciatingly real. I recommend Aurore (2005), a French-Canadian film based on real events. It might make you sad or angry or both.
Regarding spoilers -- I am a huge fan of cinema and am always curious to discover new titles, titles new to me. Unfortunately some of the very popular reviewers on UA-cam (I hope I'm making a connection here) think that by revealing the film has a surprise ending that we won't see coming --- is not a spoil - are so wrong. I realize it is difficult to describe a movie without revealing too much but enough to give us an idea of whether we want to invest time in viewing it - but it is always nice to be able to discover the surprises by ourselves. I do not find issue with the way you review films. Thanks.
Great episode Emma. OK, 3 things... - Kotoko is a bloody masterpiece and highly recommended to anyone that has missed it so far. - Some rec's: The Death King [1990], Celluloid Nightmares [1999], Mai-chan’s Daily Life: The Movie [2016] - The spoiler free t-shirt is inspired :)
Thank you for the suggestions Emma, just filled up my watch list! Some disturbing ones not sure you talked about: Chuck & Buck, Alleluia, The Untamed, Suntan, The Celebration, Bullhead, and one of my favorite less known B movie... Bellflower.
Nothing is more annoying than "spoiler free" reviews on youtube that many not *verbally* say spoilers, but *visually* show every single spooky moment by blasting them on repeat during their review. Hate it! (Not calling you out, you are great about that)
Another movie that Michael Fassbender did around the same era that I found super disturbing with "Fish Tank." Highly recommended to those who haven't seen it.
Bobby Womack singing his version of California Dreaming in that film 🎥 ..Great performance by the confused teenager ..I think her name is Katie Jarvis. Solid film.
I found The Cement Garden in the late nineties in my quest to hear every Pink Floyd related track I could find (David Gilmour wrote a song that only appears in this movie - unfortunately it's only a small excerpt). Anyway, still glad I saw it, as I thought it was a great little film. "Shame" was interesting as well. I'm gonna have to check out Velvet Morning and Kotoko :) Always love your recommendations :)
I don't know if I would count it as a gem, but a disturbing drama film I watched as a teenager disturbed me quite a bit. A Norwegian film from 2006 called The Bothersome Man. The main character is played by a guy who had a small role in Oppenheimer, so that's cool.
"Shame" stayed with me for a long time after watching it in 2011 at the cinema. Truly soul shattering experience and I am not easy to react emotionally. Will check other movies you've recommended in the video. thanks and hugs for Gromit.
I remember all anyone could talk about was naked Michael Fassbender, which was quite sad, considering Shame is a great film. It was just depressing seeing an excellent actor, and an incredible film, reduced to THAT. It wasn’t even a gratuitous shot either. Mind boggling.
I saw Shame right after it was released on Blu-Ray, as I don't recall seeing a theatrical release in Australian cinemas. But I knew its reputation and more importantly, the director's prior film Hunger; a film that actually turned my stomach in the best way. Needless to say, both films are unforgettable, although it's debatable which is easier to watch.
No Child of Mine has to be the most disturbing film I have ever seen. Not to mention sad. Stayed with me for a long time and I get sick just thinking about it 😖😥
some other disturbing movies which im not sure whether you have spoken about are - mysterious skin - ken park - pleasure - pink flamingos - thirteen - enter the void
The most disturbing movies I seen was this drama film called Bastard out of Carolina. This film was based on a book with the same name, and its one of the most disturbing films I have seen. The young girl’s mother remarries after her husband died. And the new husband isn’t such a nice guy to the young girl. Trigger Warnings to be advised.
Thanks for the list, Emma. I will definitely check out "Some Velvet Morning", since I do love a good one location story. Some of the best mystery thrillers are based on one location plays. There are plenty of films I have seen that were quite disturbing, but I think that the best films get me intrigued enough to revisit the film. That's a much shorter list and it would include "Long Weekend (1978)", "Lost Things (2003)", "Berberian Sound Studio (2012)" and "Le Orme (aka Footprints On The Moon, 1975)".
The Cement Garden is where that quote in Madonna’s song is from!!! Well, that’s going on my watchlist for sure. Thanks again for great tips, spookyastronauts 😊
I watched Kotoko last night. Never again. If it wasn’t for the last act, it could’ve been in my top 5. Cocco was incredible. And yes, it is traumatizing. Definitely one of the most disturbing movies I’ve ever seen.
Have you seen The War Zone (1999) and Nil by Mouth (1997) Spooky? Directed by Tim Roth and Gary Oldman. Another is the 1992 Canadian fact based miniseries The Boys of St. Vincent. All three are One and done for me, but I highly recommend them.
I saw Shame in the theatre when it first came out. I did not know Fassbender or Mulligan as actors before this movie, not well at least. Well casted and well acted. A bit of a hidden gem.
Thank you so much Emma for the recommendations! "Some Velvet Morning" was GREAT! And speaking of an awesome disturbing movie with only two people in it...List Idea: Would you consider a "Top Isolation Thrillers and Horrors" list (small casts, one or two "man" casts, one room settings, isolated locations, etc.)? 🙏
I'm sure you've covered it but the most psychologically disturbing film I have seen in years is Speak No Evil. Just about perfect in its ability to make your skin crawl.
Saw Cement Garden in a cinema on its original (brief) release in the UK. Never forgotten it, though I haven't seen it since. One of Charlotte Gainsbourg's very few English language performances, with not a trace of a French accent - she speaks the same perfect English as her mum.
As far as random disturbing movies I’m not sure if you have seen the first one that popped up into my mind is Aftermath (1994) but that is in no way a ”recomendation” you track it down as it’s more like one of those movies people might stumble upon and feel ”obligated” to check of their list around the same time they find out about the Guinea Pig series (which I know you’ve done years ago). In no way an extrordinaryly good movie, just one of those nasties that has managed to gain some notority for ”going there”.
Wow, Some Velvet Morning WAS incredible and very much the kind of unique concept film I love discovering randomly. I'll really try and avoid obvious "spoiler territory" but hope this should make sense for those who've seen it. The gradual way their playful yet tense back & forth banter lays out a past relationship is pretty seamless and authentic. The climax isn't super surprising as you know it has to build to some breaking point of violence, either emotional or physical. Then the final two minutes of resolution, I suppose, was very satisfying and actually a clever "feelgood" kind of turn as it immediately re-contextualizes the entire "encounter." The soundtrack as the credits hit really sets the tone for the intended analysis of relationships and their layered complexities, the different roles people play in the struggle of human interaction, passionate messy emotional turmoil and how truthful, real, honest are the elements of human behavior especially in a romantic, lustful or loving/hateful dynamic. What appears on the surface isn't necessarily what lies in the core of any individual, situation, relationship, family, profession or a two hander chamber piece of behavioral exploration. Though not perfect by any means, and as we really only get a brief sense of the genuine dynamic of these two, the relationship on display is, in my opinion, much healthier and ernest than many might assume. Great performances and for the most part pretty great screen writing and staging.
Few suggestions: Leaving Las Vegas (-95) House of tolerance (-11) In a glass cage (-86) Instinct (-19) and pretty much anything by Lars von Trier :D (especially Nymphomaniac vol.2! 🖤)
Have you seen Mysterious Skin? I think yes, maybe your channel is where I heard about it. I finally watched it Friday night and it's hands-down the most upsetting film I've ever seen. Maybe it's because I have a son, and I'd do anything to protect him but I know this stuff happens all the time and I can't be there every second of every day. The ending absolutely gutted me and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. 😢
This is why i will continue returning to your channel. This is the content that distinguishes casual fans from the hardcore. I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned any of the “ABCs of Death” films. I’ve only seen the first anthology. Like most anthologies, the films are hit & miss. However, when you land on “L is for Libido” you’ve landed on some seriously disturbing content. Of the 26 films, it’s the one I will never be able to wash out of my mind.
I saw a low budget movie years ago called "Joshua". The acting, directing, etc. were subpar to say the least but the basic storyline was very disturbing. I think it was produced by Fangoria.
I'm not sure it's still available on here but a while back I watched 'I Start Counting' on youtube - about a teenage girl who suspects that her foster brother is a serial killer. I feel like it has similar vibes to some of the films mentioned here and I think it'd be up your street!
Have you seen Jigoku? It's a Japanese movie from 1960 (I don't know if you don't watch movies made before a certain time) about a man who goes to Hell,but more of a metaphor for his mental and emotional suffering and some of the effects gore is pretty crazy for 1960!
Michael Fassbender, the actor that is Oscar worthy but so rarely puts out a movie. I sit here desolate waiting for a project that will elevate his talent, but I guess he's doing his own Fassbender thing and chooses not to make many.
Have seen The Cement Garden & Shame but not the first two mentioned here. Would include The War Zone directed by Tim Roth as a similar type of movie. Alright for watching very occasionally due to their themes.
I’m glad I saw you recommend “Sanctuary” first. I enjoyed both very much but feel like if had seen SVMornng first then Sanctuary wouldn’t have been the same. Always appreciate you.
That new merch oh my god! I’m surprised Shame isn’t talked about more - it’s got great depth. Any chance to rec something: Monos! Lord of the Flies vibes, but it’s entirely it’s own animal. Well worth losing faith in humanity over!
Haven't seen any of these but Kotoko looks like a real good one. One you may not have seen is Chaos from 2005. It was originally intended as a homage to The Last House On The Left. It has two scenes which are messed up as to what happens to the two young women involved. Acting is thankfully above average.
Try "Spree", a recent release starring Ben Whishaw. It's pretty much a one-role film, following Whishaw's unpredictable psychological drama through the London streets. Phenomenal.
Kotoko might be top 20 favorite movies of all-time for me. The first time I watched it (yes, I subjected myself to it a second time lol) I was shocked, horrified, touched, and yeah... scarred. A lot of the scenes feel like they shouldn't even exist because of how extreme they are. But by the end the emotions are so raw and real. It's so good.
As far as recommendations go, Holiday (2018) is another Big Favorite of mine that scarred me so much it completely changed my experience of watching sexual violence in movies since. Absolutely awful and perfect.
I watched Shame way to young to understand 😭 I recently re watch it and it broke me Love the new merch! Having Baby Grom on the tee is such a wholesome way to show how important he is to you and us 🥹❤️
I was really intrigued by Shame and have an incredible appreciation for the honesty in the film, as it hits rather close to home. Interested in looking at Kotoko & Some Velvet Morning eventually. Not sure if these titles have been discussed on your channel recently or at all, more obscure and some in the very niche abstract lane, but a few that I really took notice of and are in a unique area of their own: Ex-Drummer. Tin Can Man. Begotten. The Golden Glove. Let The Corpses Tan. Imprint. In The Cut. The Seasoning House. Flowers. All very different for the most part, a couple are on the more "traditional" side or closer to "conventional format" filmmaking, still uniquely original and unsettling, disturbing, transgressive or subversively provocative and even hilariously demented at times. Search and/or watch responsibly, of course, but enjoy.
Have you seen: No One Lives, Arlington Rd, High Tension, Nightcrawler, or Audition? Just afew of the really good/disturbing/psychological movies that come to mind that are faves. I'll message again if I think of more :)
Emma, your channel has illuminated my path to so many amazing and unforgettable films. You are the GOAT for providing spoiler free descriptions of movies. The master at that!
Jenifer Kent’s The Nightingale In my opinion is the most disturbing movie of the past 20 years
No it's not plus that dumb ass ending
You must not watch a lot of disturbing movies
@@spacegrass2738 have you seen it?
i agree. The Nightengale was horrific.
And imo the best too
speak no evil. This movie defines "Disturbing"
I have added all these films to my list! And yes you are truly the queen of giving detailed overviews without spoiling - it's a talent!
Fassbender derserved an Oscar nom and win for Shame.
Top notch work , sadly it was reduced to Pen*s jokes during that awards season.
I discovered Shame when I was 15, and for unknown reasons it hit me HARD. I saw that movie multiple times, trying to understand what was so relatable. I thought a rewatch was necessary now I'm 24, but FUUUUUUC* it hit me harder. Shame is one of my all time favorites
It's really good 👍
Love this
I can't really say I relate to it at all outside of not being able to control my emotions, I could relate on that bit, and perhaps finding it hard to not think about sexual stuff all the time.
But being a rich guy who bangs girls all the time and doesn't understand or want true love and intimacy? Nah complete opposite of me haha, I'm poor as hell, only been with 1 girl and value her over anything else in the world.
Regardless it's a good movie, though rather predictable that his sister would try to kill herself, but that's alright as there's a million movies that are even more predictable but are still great movies. And not really sure what part of the film is meant to be disturbing either, but again I enjoyed the film.
I laughed my ass off when he's throwing away all the porno magazines and stuff and for some reason also goes in the fridge and throws away a pan of pasta along with them too. 🤣
@@cookiesontoast9981 He wasn’t just a rich guy he is one of the hottest guys on the planet! If you looked that good you’d have access to s3x anytime you’d want!
That scene in Kotoko where she hallucinates her son being shot by a cop made me scream.
Y'know, I'm really a fan of the spoiler-free mentality displayed on this channel. One of the reasons I love the vids.
Kotoko, oh boy. Especially the scene involving a baby and a gun.......
"Come and see" is a really disturbing movie
Sometimes in April was just as bad if not more brutal and its another war film never talked about probably because it involves Africans and for some reasons Nazi films are far more interesting to blood thirsty audiences even though there’s many other horrific wars/genocides around the world that have never seen the amount of media focus that the holocaust has but are just as horrific and just as important to be watched by all of humanity (Rwandan genocides, Holodomor, King Leopold II of Belgium on par with Hitler and Stalin, and The R@pe of Nanking) but its Sometimes in April is one that has stayed with me for 20 years or so after watching it.
I didn’t realise they made a film of ‘The Cement Garden’, I read the book a couple of years ago and it’s definitely one that stays with you. Going to have to seek out the film now.
"Xiu Xiu the Sent Down Girl" still haunts me. Its starts off so colorful and sweet and beautiful, and then....oh man! Its about a moment in history when young people from the city were forced to go work in the country during the war (it was a long time ago but I believe it was China). And she has to live alone with this really grumpy but kind soldier who's been isolated so long that he prefers isolation and then it takes a turn I could never have seen coming and by the end of the film you're a different person (the only way to describe it's affect on me). Visually its absolutely stunning, think "Four Seasons".
I cannot believe I had never seen Some Velvet Morning before today . So glad you made it sound interesting without spoiling anything . Loved it , can't wait to pass on the recommendation .
I’m glad you said ‘fuck’ without censoring it… breath of fresh air to hear ppl speak the way they normally do without the fear of offending someone
Oh my gosh lol I was just on the web reading top 10 disturbing films list and here you are with more options!
Thanks again Emma. Here's an odd weird one by English director Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank), whose early work fits in well with the vibe of Eden Lake. For disturbing content I highly recommend her first short film - Wasp (26 minutes) from 2003. I can't tell you how much this film totally gets under your skin, but yes the titular character is particularly frightening... but not as much as the young mother. Look for it. Watch in the daytime.
Thanx 4 WASP recommendation. Real-life suspense AND a happy ending (if only in the short term).
Sweetie (1989)? hard core Jane Campion fan!
This movie was great.
Thanks again Emma. Tubi does have a vast selection. I finished watching Dario Argento's "Trauma" on Tubi, then the Chilean movie " Trauma" auto played and that was " Draw the line" time...peace all 🕊
The Chilean Trauma in my opinion just had a lot of scenes that were unnecessary to the story just for shock value. That's a movie where I watched and made grossed out faces majority if not the whole time
Yeah Trauma is up there near Serbian Film.
@@martinlarrivee5081 forgot to mention… totally agree, even down to a medicinal shot to assist with,, well you know.
Thanks for the List and Video 😀
Shame is so sad. Such a beautiful film. Very dark though. Fassbender's performance is excruciatingly real. I recommend Aurore (2005), a French-Canadian film based on real events. It might make you sad or angry or both.
Regarding spoilers -- I am a huge fan of cinema and am always curious to discover new titles, titles new to me. Unfortunately some of the very popular reviewers on UA-cam (I hope I'm making a connection here) think that by revealing the film has a surprise ending that we won't see coming --- is not a spoil - are so wrong. I realize it is difficult to describe a movie without revealing too much but enough to give us an idea of whether we want to invest time in viewing it - but it is always nice to be able to discover the surprises by ourselves. I do not find issue with the way you review films. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this content and the effort your put in this video
I love watching disturbing movies and the ones that push the boundaries ❤
Glad to see Kotoko (2011) on the list. Tsukamoto is my favorite director.
Great episode Emma. OK, 3 things...
- Kotoko is a bloody masterpiece and highly recommended to anyone that has missed it so far.
- Some rec's: The Death King [1990], Celluloid Nightmares [1999], Mai-chan’s Daily Life: The Movie [2016]
- The spoiler free t-shirt is inspired :)
I love when you do this type of video. I always find something I’ve never heard of before for when I want something more twisted to watch 🖤
Surely you’ve seen ‘Parents’ with Randy Quaid? Disturbing indeed!
I can't watch anything with hand held cameras. It makes me sick.
The movie The Hole with Thora Birch, Kiera Knightley and Desmond Harrington
This movie is WILD
what about "The war zone" from 1999 such an awesome uncomfortable film! highly recommend
I LOVE The Cement Garden!!!!
Thank you for the suggestions Emma, just filled up my watch list! Some disturbing ones not sure you talked about: Chuck & Buck, Alleluia, The Untamed, Suntan, The Celebration, Bullhead, and one of my favorite less known B movie... Bellflower.
Shame was one of my favourite films of 2011. The actors are all top notch & the cinematography 🎥 is beautiful. Cool music in it as well. ✅️
Nothing is more annoying than "spoiler free" reviews on youtube that many not *verbally* say spoilers, but *visually* show every single spooky moment by blasting them on repeat during their review. Hate it! (Not calling you out, you are great about that)
Another movie that Michael Fassbender did around the same era that I found super disturbing with "Fish Tank." Highly recommended to those who haven't seen it.
Bobby Womack singing his version of California Dreaming in that film 🎥 ..Great performance by the confused teenager ..I think her name is Katie Jarvis. Solid film.
I found The Cement Garden in the late nineties in my quest to hear every Pink Floyd related track I could find (David Gilmour wrote a song that only appears in this movie - unfortunately it's only a small excerpt). Anyway, still glad I saw it, as I thought it was a great little film. "Shame" was interesting as well. I'm gonna have to check out Velvet Morning and Kotoko :) Always love your recommendations :)
I don't know if I would count it as a gem, but a disturbing drama film I watched as a teenager disturbed me quite a bit. A Norwegian film from 2006 called The Bothersome Man. The main character is played by a guy who had a small role in Oppenheimer, so that's cool.
"Shame" stayed with me for a long time after watching it in 2011 at the cinema. Truly soul shattering experience and I am not easy to react emotionally. Will check other movies you've recommended in the video. thanks and hugs for Gromit.
I remember all anyone could talk about was naked Michael Fassbender, which was quite sad, considering Shame is a great film. It was just depressing seeing an excellent actor, and an incredible film, reduced to THAT. It wasn’t even a gratuitous shot either. Mind boggling.
These are my favorite types of videos from you! 🎉
I saw Shame right after it was released on Blu-Ray, as I don't recall seeing a theatrical release in Australian cinemas. But I knew its reputation and more importantly, the director's prior film Hunger; a film that actually turned my stomach in the best way. Needless to say, both films are unforgettable, although it's debatable which is easier to watch.
You should try to watch Kisapmata (1981), one of the best Filipino films of all time. One of the most disturbing too.
No Child of Mine has to be the most disturbing film I have ever seen. Not to mention sad. Stayed with me for a long time and I get sick just thinking about it 😖😥
some other disturbing movies which im not sure whether you have spoken about are
- mysterious skin
- ken park
- pleasure
- pink flamingos
- thirteen
- enter the void
Neon demon idk I feel like not a lot of people have seen it
Tusk. Jesus that movie lives rent free in my head.
The most disturbing movies I seen was this drama film called Bastard out of Carolina. This film was based on a book with the same name, and its one of the most disturbing films I have seen. The young girl’s mother remarries after her husband died. And the new husband isn’t such a nice guy to the young girl. Trigger Warnings to be advised.
Just wanted to let you know that you are my FAVORITE horror channel. I have been watching for years now and your videos give me such comfort 😫
Thanks for the list, Emma. I will definitely check out "Some Velvet Morning", since I do love a good one location story. Some of the best mystery thrillers are based on one location plays.
There are plenty of films I have seen that were quite disturbing, but I think that the best films get me intrigued enough to revisit the film. That's a much shorter list and it would include "Long Weekend (1978)", "Lost Things (2003)", "Berberian Sound Studio (2012)" and "Le Orme (aka Footprints On The Moon, 1975)".
Agreed on the one location thing, venus in furs, house of yes, some of my favorites have that
Btw youre gonna love some velvet morning watch asap
@@danield9488 Will do. Thanks for the tip.
The House of Yes. One of Parker Posey's first, was a play then made into a movie. You can tell from the sets.
Love the new merch, already ordered t-shirts!
Hey Emma 👋👋👋 Was really going to rewatch Midsommar, and you uploaded this! Thank you ♥️
I watched my favorite movie recently it was piranha from 1978😊😊
@@mikesilva3868 that's a good one!👏
The Cement Garden is where that quote in Madonna’s song is from!!! Well, that’s going on my watchlist for sure. Thanks again for great tips, spookyastronauts 😊
Have you seen The Piano Teacher? Michael Heneke. That's one that always disturbed me deeply.
I watched Kotoko last night. Never again. If it wasn’t for the last act, it could’ve been in my top 5. Cocco was incredible. And yes, it is traumatizing. Definitely one of the most disturbing movies I’ve ever seen.
Have you seen The War Zone (1999) and Nil by Mouth (1997) Spooky?
Directed by Tim Roth and Gary Oldman.
Another is the 1992 Canadian fact based miniseries The Boys of St. Vincent.
All three are One and done for me, but I highly recommend them.
I saw Shame in the theatre when it first came out. I did not know Fassbender or Mulligan as actors before this movie, not well at least. Well casted and well acted. A bit of a hidden gem.
Thank you so much Emma for the recommendations! "Some Velvet Morning" was GREAT! And speaking of an awesome disturbing movie with only two people in it...List Idea: Would you consider a "Top Isolation Thrillers and Horrors" list (small casts, one or two "man" casts, one room settings, isolated locations, etc.)? 🙏
Thanks again, Emma! You more than almost anyone else has introduced me to the most movies, It's crazy.
Gonna watch one of these tonight before bed.
The Outwaters!! I can't stop thinking about it
I'm sure you've covered it but the most psychologically disturbing film I have seen in years is Speak No Evil. Just about perfect in its ability to make your skin crawl.
Yes I reviewed it!
'Shame' is one of my all-time favorite movies! I find it endlessly re-watchable.
Saw Cement Garden in a cinema on its original (brief) release in the UK. Never forgotten it, though I haven't seen it since. One of Charlotte Gainsbourg's very few English language performances, with not a trace of a French accent - she speaks the same perfect English as her mum.
Mum And Dad not the Nick Cage one, is one of the most messed up movies i've ever seen and I would never watch it again.
As far as random disturbing movies I’m not sure if you have seen the first one that popped up into my mind is Aftermath (1994) but that is in no way a ”recomendation” you track it down as it’s more like one of those movies people might stumble upon and feel ”obligated” to check of their list around the same time they find out about the Guinea Pig series (which I know you’ve done years ago). In no way an extrordinaryly good movie, just one of those nasties that has managed to gain some notority for ”going there”.
Oohhh...never heard of Some Velvet Morning. Gonna watch this weekend! Thanks!!
Wow, Some Velvet Morning WAS incredible and very much the kind of unique concept film I love discovering randomly. I'll really try and avoid obvious "spoiler territory" but hope this should make sense for those who've seen it. The gradual way their playful yet tense back & forth banter lays out a past relationship is pretty seamless and authentic. The climax isn't super surprising as you know it has to build to some breaking point of violence, either emotional or physical. Then the final two minutes of resolution, I suppose, was very satisfying and actually a clever "feelgood" kind of turn as it immediately re-contextualizes the entire "encounter." The soundtrack as the credits hit really sets the tone for the intended analysis of relationships and their layered complexities, the different roles people play in the struggle of human interaction, passionate messy emotional turmoil and how truthful, real, honest are the elements of human behavior especially in a romantic, lustful or loving/hateful dynamic. What appears on the surface isn't necessarily what lies in the core of any individual, situation, relationship, family, profession or a two hander chamber piece of behavioral exploration. Though not perfect by any means, and as we really only get a brief sense of the genuine dynamic of these two, the relationship on display is, in my opinion, much healthier and ernest than many might assume. Great performances and for the most part pretty great screen writing and staging.
Thank so much for these recommendations
I've got one for you, 'The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael'. It's a dull, miserable experience overall, but it has a horrific finale.
I’ve seen The Cement Garden recently and it was truly disturbing
I love "Some Velvet Morning." It's like a horror film without the blood..
Lovely list! Korean movies are always brutal and realistic: Bedevilled (2010) is one of them!
I cant remember if you have seen it but have you seen "Baskin" Emma? I did see "One Velvet Morning" and Stanley Tucci was brilliant in it.
Nice! I’ve had Kotoko on my list for a bit, should get to that. I remember seeing Shame at the cinema and how beautifully it was shot.
Shame is also one of my fave movies. Glad to see the love.
Few suggestions:
Leaving Las Vegas (-95)
House of tolerance (-11)
In a glass cage (-86)
Instinct (-19)
and pretty much anything by Lars von Trier :D (especially Nymphomaniac vol.2! 🖤)
Have you seen Mysterious Skin? I think yes, maybe your channel is where I heard about it. I finally watched it Friday night and it's hands-down the most upsetting film I've ever seen. Maybe it's because I have a son, and I'd do anything to protect him but I know this stuff happens all the time and I can't be there every second of every day. The ending absolutely gutted me and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. 😢
Kotoko has been on and off my watchlist for AGES, but now i really need to watch it after seeing the clips you included! Thanks! :)
It’s terrifying!!!!
Awesome list. Ton of movies I have never heard of and instantly added to my watchlist
This is why i will continue returning to your channel. This is the content that distinguishes casual fans from the hardcore. I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned any of the “ABCs of Death” films. I’ve only seen the first anthology. Like most anthologies, the films are hit & miss. However, when you land on “L is for Libido” you’ve landed on some seriously disturbing content. Of the 26 films, it’s the one I will never be able to wash out of my mind.
I saw a low budget movie years ago called "Joshua". The acting, directing, etc. were subpar to say the least but the basic storyline was very disturbing. I think it was produced by Fangoria.
I'm not sure it's still available on here but a while back I watched 'I Start Counting' on youtube - about a teenage girl who suspects that her foster brother is a serial killer. I feel like it has similar vibes to some of the films mentioned here and I think it'd be up your street!
I love your disturbing movie recommendations 😭 Have you seen “Sweet Movie” from 1974 or “Nothing Bad can Happen” from 2013?
Yes!! 😅😅😅 great picks
Lists like this is why you're one of my fa ourite UA-camrs. Always giving us cool recommendations to watch!
From your description, Shame sounds a lot like Nymphomaniac to me. I only watched the first volume of Nymphomaniac too…it was pretty depressing.
Huge fan of Shame. Incredible performance from Fassbender.
Have you seen The Nightingale?? It's quite dark and disturbing.
Great movie but man it was a hard watch especially the rape scenes
Have you seen Jigoku? It's a Japanese movie from 1960 (I don't know if you don't watch movies made before a certain time) about a man who goes to Hell,but more of a metaphor for his mental and emotional suffering and some of the effects gore is pretty crazy for 1960!
Thanks Matt no I haven’t I’ll have to check it out
Awe! Thanks for doing a shirt for Grommey 😢😊❤❤❤❤❤
Michael Fassbender, the actor that is Oscar worthy but so rarely puts out a movie. I sit here desolate waiting for a project that will elevate his talent, but I guess he's doing his own Fassbender thing and chooses not to make many.
Have seen The Cement Garden & Shame but not the first two mentioned here. Would include The War Zone directed by Tim Roth as a similar type of movie. Alright for watching very occasionally due to their themes.
Just got done watching “some velvet morning.” and that was wild. Don’t wanna spoil it for anyone else but thanks for the recommendation.
I’m glad I saw you recommend “Sanctuary” first. I enjoyed both very much but feel like if had seen SVMornng first then Sanctuary wouldn’t have been the same. Always appreciate you.
I’ve only seen Shame out of these ones, but I am contemplating watching Kotoko rigjt now. But not sure today is the ”right” time 😅
That new merch oh my god!
I’m surprised Shame isn’t talked about more - it’s got great depth.
Any chance to rec something: Monos! Lord of the Flies vibes, but it’s entirely it’s own animal. Well worth losing faith in humanity over!
Haven't seen any of these but Kotoko looks like a real good one. One you may not have seen is Chaos from 2005. It was originally intended as a homage to The Last House On The Left. It has two scenes which are messed up as to what happens to the two young women involved. Acting is thankfully above average.
Try "Spree", a recent release starring Ben Whishaw. It's pretty much a one-role film, following Whishaw's unpredictable psychological drama through the London streets. Phenomenal.
Kotoko might be top 20 favorite movies of all-time for me. The first time I watched it (yes, I subjected myself to it a second time lol) I was shocked, horrified, touched, and yeah... scarred. A lot of the scenes feel like they shouldn't even exist because of how extreme they are. But by the end the emotions are so raw and real. It's so good.
As far as recommendations go, Holiday (2018) is another Big Favorite of mine that scarred me so much it completely changed my experience of watching sexual violence in movies since. Absolutely awful and perfect.
I’m a hardcore (graphic) psychological horror/drama fan. Kinda weird to say but lol, however this though… I might have to check these out one day.🤌🏻
There’s a movie on Tubi called Eat Me…….my jaw was on the floor
I watched Shame way to young to understand 😭 I recently re watch it and it broke me
Love the new merch! Having Baby Grom on the tee is such a wholesome way to show how important he is to you and us 🥹❤️
I was really intrigued by Shame and have an incredible appreciation for the honesty in the film, as it hits rather close to home. Interested in looking at Kotoko & Some Velvet Morning eventually.
Not sure if these titles have been discussed on your channel recently or at all, more obscure and some in the very niche abstract lane, but a few that I really took notice of and are in a unique area of their own:
Ex-Drummer. Tin Can Man. Begotten. The Golden Glove. Let The Corpses Tan. Imprint. In The Cut. The Seasoning House. Flowers.
All very different for the most part, a couple are on the more "traditional" side or closer to "conventional format" filmmaking, still uniquely original and unsettling, disturbing, transgressive or subversively provocative and even hilariously demented at times. Search and/or watch responsibly, of course, but enjoy.
Have you seen: No One Lives, Arlington Rd, High Tension, Nightcrawler, or Audition? Just afew of the really good/disturbing/psychological movies that come to mind that are faves. I'll message again if I think of more :)