524 Disturbing and Intense Horror Films
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DemonloverMovie · 2002 · 121m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerA French company and an American web media company compete for the rights to a 3-D manga pornography studio. This competition escalates into a conflict involving power struggles, violence, and espionage.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.7 - 502
The CrematorMovie · 1969 · 101mIn 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who believes cremation offers release from suffering finds himself increasingly drawn to the rising Nazi movement.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 503
Mondo CaneMovie · 1962 · 105m · DocumentaryThis documentary journeys around the world, exploring unusual cultural practices that offer new perspectives on human experience. It combines travel stories to capture memorable moments and provide insights into traditions from different communities.
The film features scenes like an insect banquet, where eating insects is a culinary experience outside Western norms. It also examines a South Pacific cargo cult, showing how people recreate past rituals and objects hoping to gain prosperity.
The documentary presents a diverse range of cultures that challenge our assumptions about the world. It highlights human creativity and resilience, showcasing the beauty and complexity of these practices and encouraging viewers to reconsider their own perspectives.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 504
ScrapbookMovie · 2000 · 95mClara is captured by Leonard, a serial killer who documents his crimes in a scrapbook filled with mementos from his victims. He forces them to write about their experiences within its pages. Subjected to brutal physical and psychological abuse, Clara is confined and dehumanized. To survive, she begins to manipulate Leonard through her entries in the scrapbook, realizing it's her only chance.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.6 - 505
Han Gong-juMovie · 2014 · 112m · DramaFollowing a traumatic event, 17-year-old Gong-ju has to transfer schools. With her parents uninvolved, her former teacher arranges for her to stay with his mother. Her past eventually returns, bringing a shocking and devastating truth.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 506
LividMovie · 2011 · 92m · HorrorThree friends – Lucie, Ben, and William – explore the house of an elderly woman in search of a hidden treasure. Their quest unleashes a series of supernatural occurrences that profoundly alter their lives.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 507
13 TzametiMovie · 2006 · 93m · Action, ThrillerSebastian, a young man, begins following instructions meant for someone else, unsure of the path it will lead him on. Unbeknownst to him, Detective Gerard Dorez is tracking his every move. Sebastian's journey culminates in a hidden, disturbing world where men engage in a perverse game: wagering on the lives of other men.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 508
Combat ShockMovie · 1986 · 97m · Horror, War, DramaA former Vietnam soldier struggles with the lasting effects of war fifteen years after returning home. The film follows his gradual unraveling as he confronts the difficulties of civilian life and the emotional trauma of his time in combat. This intense drama explores the psychological toll of war on one man, and the challenges faced by veterans in a society that often doesn't support them. The realistic setting underscores the difficulties he encounters and highlights his internal struggles.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 509
Benny's VideoMovie · 1993 · 110m · Crime, DramaA 14-year-old boy is obsessed with violent movies and wants to make his own shocking film to impress his parents. His attempt to do so has devastating and lasting consequences for him and his family. The film explores youthful rebellion, the dangers of obsession, and the way fantasy can bleed into reality.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 510
What Have They Done to Your Daughters?Movie · 1974 · 96m · Crime, Thriller, MysteryThe seemingly random hanging death of fifteen-year-old Silvia Polvesi triggers a disturbing investigation. Detectives and prosecutors uncover a hidden secret: Silvia was filmed in a private encounter with a teenage dropout. Though the suspect is released due to insufficient evidence, unsettling events escalate.
The investigation reveals Silvia’s parents were already worried about her, hiring a private detective, Ruggero Pollente, to follow her. Pollente is then brutally murdered, his body dismembered, deepening the mystery. His girlfriend is also attacked by a masked assailant with a machete.
Inspector Silvestri and Assistant Public Prosecutor Stori find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy surrounding Silvia’s murder and the violence against Pollente, exposing a dark side to seemingly normal lives. The story explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the hidden dangers within everyday existence.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 511
The Heart Is Deceitful Above All ThingsMovie · 2004 · 98m · DramaJeremiah has a stable life with his foster parents until his mother, Sarah, unexpectedly reappears and takes him away. He's drawn into a dangerous world of drugs, questionable hotels, and fleeting relationships. His religious grandparents offer a chance for safety, but Sarah keeps trying to win him back. Their bond strengthens as they travel together, but Sarah's destructive lifestyle ultimately overwhelms her.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 512
CarcinomaMovie · 2014 · 87mA man faces a colorectal cancer diagnosis and chooses not to pursue medical treatment. Instead, he develops an intense, physical preoccupation with the tumor, which gradually weakens and consumes him.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.2 - 513
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 DaysMovie · 2007 · 114m · DramaTwo college roommates have 24 hours to decide as they make final preparations for an illegal abortion.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 514
DreadMovie · 2009 · 108m · Horror, Drama, ThrillerThree college students embark on a project to explore people's deepest fears. But one of them harbors a dark secret: he is a sadistic psychopath who exploits their vulnerabilities, subjecting them to brutal torture.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 515
The Last House on the LeftMovie · 2009 · 113m · Crime, Thriller, HorrorWhen athletic teenager Mari Collingwood chooses to spend an evening with her friend Paige in town instead of joining her parents at their secluded lake house, she sets in motion a night that will change everything.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 516
How to Have SexMovie · 2023 · 91m · DramaThree British teenagers embark on a summer holiday meant to be unforgettable: filled with drinking, clubs, and new experiences. It's supposed to be the best summer of their lives.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 517
GummoMovie · 1997 · 89m · Drama, ComedyIn San Francisco, a team of dedicated trauma specialists at City Hospital race against time to provide life-saving care during emergencies. Using land vehicles, boats, and helicopters, these professionals quickly reach patients across the city – from high-rise buildings like the Transamerica Pyramid to the San Francisco Bay. They risk their own safety while working to help people in extreme conditions, finding deep meaning in their efforts. This documentary offers a powerful look into urban trauma care and its effect on both those who are injured and the people who rescue them.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 518
High TensionMovie · 2003 · 91m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryMarie and Alexia, best friends, plan a relaxing weekend at Alexia's family farmhouse, tucked away in the countryside. However, their peaceful escape quickly descends into terror the moment they arrive. What begins as an idyllic getaway transforms into a horrifying ordeal that stretches into an unending night.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 519
Girl HellMovie · 1999 · 66mSeventeen-year-old Misaki lives a life filled with hardship and abuse. Abandoned by her mother and responsible for her sick sister, she endures a deeply disturbing home environment dominated by her father's increasingly disturbing behavior. At school, she finds no comfort as her best friend is drawn to a life of exploitation. Misaki’s suffering intensifies with a series of brutal assaults, pushing her into despair. The only kindness she finds comes from a mentally ill homeless woman who offers a fragile sense of maternal care.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.5 - 520
I Start CountingMovie · 1970 · 105mA British schoolgirl becomes increasingly suspicious that her foster brother, whom she admires, is secretly a serial killer.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 521
The Seventh ContinentMovie · 1989 · 107m · DramaThe film explores the everyday life of a middle-class family. What seems like a typical suburban existence gradually reveals a darker, more complex reality. As the film documents their routines – meals, work, family time, and sleep – a feeling of unease builds. Beneath the surface of their seemingly normal lives, something sinister is developing. Everyday interactions are charged with growing tension that intensifies as their plans unfold. It’s a suspenseful look at the hidden darkness within ordinary lives and the unexpected secrets that can exist behind closed doors.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 522
Funny GamesMovie · 1997 · 109m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerDuring a vacation, a family – a mother, father, and child – meets two dangerous young men. What begins as a relaxing getaway quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal. The antagonists subject the family to cruel games, forcing them to compete against each other for the captors' entertainment. The film explores how fear and desperation can reveal the worst in people as the family fights to survive.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3
