Janie Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 What films have you seen that left you shaking your head. By that, I mean in the sense that it was so warped or disturbing or whatever you want to call it that it took you a while to realize what you just watched. There have been a few where I had to space out and regroup afterwards. I love movies like this. And I want to see your list so I can see more stuff like this. I need ideas people. My list of intense films: Memento Fight Club 8MM Swimming Pool Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan Natural Born Killers Lost Highway No Country For Old Men Lost in Translation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Saw III Hannibal Hostel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra sneachta Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 The one that springs to mind with me more than any other is Angel Heart (Alan Parker 1987). When it finished, I had to try to remember what town I was in. Still one of my all time favourite films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 QUOTE (rickyrob @ Mar 24 2008, 06:53 AM) Saw III Hannibal Hostel I'm not too into horror flicks but did see Saw II (I think that's the one... I remember a scene where someone had to walk through a room full of barbed wire or something like that) and Hostel. I could not stomach Hostel. Disturbing on so many levels! I lost it when that guys Achilles tendon was cut. Horror movies to me are more stomach churners. Not necessarily mindfuck film, IMO. I do like to be scared though. I just can't watch them very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Mar 24 2008, 02:04 PM) The one that springs to mind with me more than any other is Angel Heart (Alan Parker 1987). When it finished, I had to try to remember what town I was in. Still one of my all time favourite films. Incredible film Others include: 30 days of Night Vertigo Dark Star Apocalypse Now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Paris, Texas Kes Blue Velvet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 The Legend of 1900 The Deceiver Unsurprisingly, both are movies starring the phenomenal Tim Roth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Mar 24 2008, 03:03 PM) Paris, Texas Kes Blue Velvet How could I forget these? Good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Seven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Mar 24 2008, 03:06 PM) Seven A great film, but I thought the ending was a bit telegraphed. same with The Sixth Sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Janie Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 On the list it goes! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 The Chronicles of Riddick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Turbulence 2 : Heavy Metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 "Big Fish" by Tim Burton was one of those, I guess. "Tommy" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushian King Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 QUOTE (D'Artagnan @ Mar 24 2008, 11:03 AM)The Legend of 1900 The Deceiver Unsurprisingly, both are movies starring the phenomenal Tim Roth. And you can add the recently released Funny Games http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808279/ to the Tim Roth list. Janie, I would definitely recommend seeing it or it's original version http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119167/ if you can handle subtitles. These movies are NOT 'torture porn' and have very little onscreen violence, but they are intense. Although they can be dry and lacking visceral thrills at times I'd recommend seeing any of director Michael Haneke's films especially: Cache http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387898/ The Piano Teacher http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0254686/ Benny's Video http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103793/ There's also a couple Gaspar Noe films that might float your boat: Irreversible http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0290673/ I Stand Alone http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157016/ Another one I just thought of is 13 Tzameti http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475169/ which I believe the original director is going to remake in English (just like Haneke did with Funny Games) with Brad Pitt rumoured to be involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Janie Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 24 2008, 09:28 AM) "Big Fish" by Tim Burton was one of those, I guess. I loved Big Fish. Loved it. So sad though. It reminded me of another movie that is way up there on the favorite list: Ma Vie En Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 QUOTE (Rushian King @ Mar 24 2008, 11:08 AM) QUOTE (D'Artagnan @ Mar 24 2008, 11:03 AM)The Legend of 1900 The Deceiver Unsurprisingly, both are movies starring the phenomenal Tim Roth. And you can add the recently released Funny Games http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808279/ to the Tim Roth list. Janie, I would definitely recommend seeing it or it's original version http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119167/ if you can handle subtitles. These movies are NOT 'torture porn' and have very little onscreen violence, but they are intense. Although they can be dry and lacking visceral thrills at times I'd recommend seeing any of director Michael Haneke's films especially: Cache http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387898/ The Piano Teacher http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0254686/ Benny's Video http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103793/ There's also a couple Gaspar Noe films that might float your boat: Irreversible http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0290673/ I Stand Alone http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157016/ Another one I just thought of is 13 Tzameti http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475169/ which I believe the original director is going to remake in English (just like Haneke did with Funny Games) with Brad Pitt rumoured to be involved. Thanks so much for the recommendations RK! I've only seen one that you listed and that was, The Piano Teacher. I liked it well enough. It's definitely one for the "unique" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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