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Deeply upsetting intellectual films
Johnny Got His Gun [1971]Johnny Got His Gun [1971]
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The most upsetting film of all time? Certainly a compelling definition of 'living hell'.
Jacob's Ladder [1991]Jacob's Ladder [1991]
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Or is it this one? No-one has nightmares like this...
Slaughterhouse Five [1972]Slaughterhouse Five [1972]
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Brilliant book, great film. Terrifying because the author went through it all personally.
Sophie's Choice (Special Edition) [1982]Sophie's Choice (Special Edition) [1982]
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The ultimate nightmare for any parent.
Eraserhead [1976]Eraserhead [1976]
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Just for the chicken
Blue Velvet [1986] (David Lynch)Blue Velvet [1986] (David Lynch)
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Just for the oxygen mask
21 Grams [2004]21 Grams [2004]
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God, this is depressing - even for an intellectual
Leaving Las Vegas [1996]Leaving Las Vegas [1996]
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But this is worse. Throw yourself off a bridge once you've seen it
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover [1989] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover [1989] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Click here for 'lush, surreal and disturbing'
Oh What A Lovely War: Special Edition [1969]Oh What A Lovely War: Special Edition [1969]
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A musical of the War to end all Wars. Beat that