Most Horrifying Movie of 2019 is Also One of the Best! | The Nightingale REVIEW | Flick Connection

The Nightingale is one of the best movies of 2019, but it's also the most horrifying. It depicts brutal acts, vividly and should not be watched by anyone with a weak stomach. That said, it handles this sensitive material very respectively and ends up being one of the more impressive films of 2019. From Jennifer Kent, the writer and director of The Babadook, The Nightingale is a story of revenge taking place in the wilds of Tasmania during a time when English colonist were warring and nearly eliminating the local native populations.
While there is certainly stark examples of black and white morality in The Nightingale, there's also every shade of grey imaginable as ever character in the film makes questionable decisions. The morality of these decisions often weights on decisions made by others making The Nightingale one of the more thought provoking films of the year. Additionally, it happens to be well written, produced, directed and acted.
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[@rhythmoriented]

Saw this at our indie theater with a group and we were all floored. The Aboriginal supporting actor was amazing. On a related note, Robert Eggers in a recent interview said that he, Ari Aster and Jennifer Kent discussed how mixing or bending genres makes sense for the future of film making. Looks like we’re in good hands.

[@DarrenVanDam]

I only continue making videos that you seem to enjoy! If you want more videos like this with historical context, and spoiler free examinations don't forget to share and like this episode.

[@horror_punk_gamer9932]

DEFIENTLY

[@MomoxEstudios]

Thank you i didnt know about Tanzania

[@matthewnodar7298]

I went into this film expecting a mindless, gratuitously violent revenge film... I was not prepared for how masterful this film is.

[@OzLeedsCrew]

I had a small part in this movie, it was a great experience- very realistic, no detail overlooked.

[@shawnsatrinarodriguez4429]

Awesome😊

[@o-ruff1483]

Cool! What part ?

[@OzLeedsCrew]

@@o-ruff1483 a convict.. and Yes they were real hard authentic chains and outfits. What a brutal time the early 1800s was

[@o-ruff1483]

@@OzLeedsCrew woow how cool! In the bush scene?

[@OzLeedsCrew]

@@o-ruff1483 yep, thats it. Ginger fella, older guy, then me passing a big rock to the old guy ⛓

[@spanky3610]

I just watched this movie the other night and after watching it I felt like I had been punched in the gut. It left me broken. That being said I thought it was a very good movie. Everyone did such an amazing job. Worth a watch if you can handle it.

[@reggaetonremixes9233]

Honestly I prefer spoilers before I watch it to know if I'll like it

[@hasiynafall1668]

Me too instead of this it's so horrific stuff

[@reggaetonremixes9233]

@@michy7934 I would've liked more spoilers cus I watched this movie and really bored me and I watched it to the end 😒 that's why I want spoilers

[@reggaetonremixes9233]

@@michy7934 it really wasn't terrifying at all for me most of the movie was her and the black guy walkin thru the woods with a little bit of gore it was boring

[@stephenharvey4138]

I thought it was a good but not great film and i'm Aussie. All of the brouhaha at the start of the film is not about rape. It is nothing like game of thrones . The single word and act that shocks many is infanticide.

[@neatznotso7424]

I watched this at the international film festival in Melbourne having no idea about anything except who made it and that it was an historical movie. So zero warnings which in hindsight was not a bad thing but I don't think I've been so shocked by a movie before. It did feel like I'd been punched but I also couldn't stop watching. The horror mixed with the beauty of the landscape was spellbinding. Me and my friend stayed seated well after the credits had finished. Neither of us could stop crying, even out in the street. It took quite a while to shake. I don't think I remember any movie ever affecting me that much. I never need to see it again but at the same time I'm so glad I watched it once. I grew up in Tasmania, I think this made it feel very close to home.

[@bloodygoodjune9292]

Damn Darren. I went from never hearing of this flick and feeling pretty mental stable today to feeling emotionally devastated. Thanks man. But seriously, I think Kent is on her way to becoming one of this generations' great directors.

[@leadvendor]

This is DEFINITELY a brutal and graphic film which doesn't pull it's punches, but it also did it in a way that was tasteful. Great review.

[@eols2190]

Terrific synopsis! Thank you Darren for finally reviewing and agreeing with my picks for best film and best actress of 2019.

[@jenn_in_texas361]

Just finished watching this movie. Really great acting...but it's emotionally exhausting. You can feel the gut wrenching pain of the characters. It was a good one to watch, but you're right, it's one I'll watch only once.

[@pamelaboden]

I am so glad to finally see this film. I had seen the trailer several months ago and found it intriguing. It was disturbing but so brilliant. The main character, Clare, had me feeling her pain and desperate for her to get justice. I think this will do well come Academy Award time. Great review.

[@pamelaboden]

@@michaelhaber2939 I agree somewhat about the Academy Awards. But mostly because the movie came out several months ago in theaters and the academy often forgets. But I do think she will be remembered and nominated. Hear me now, quote me later. LOL

[@wwabbit6653]

I will keep watching as long as you keep making. Thanks man !!!

[@conradpoos2859]

Great call on adding some historical context to this Darren. I was intrigued enough by The Laundromat to read the whole book that the movie based on and it helped me piece it all together and gave me a greater appreciation about what Soderbergh was trying to do.

[@nyxquatorze5600]

I just watched this last night. Got on Hulu randomly, found it randomly, watched it randomly and I was shocked with how the movie went. The actors were all amazing. I had never seen Sam Claflin play such a role but wow, he did amazing as well. The movie was disturbing and just so utterly heart breaking but it left you needing to see how it ended.

[@entertherealmofchaos]

This is the one film I have been waiting for since I saw a trailer months ago. You obviously liked it and got drawn into the story. I'm jealous, keep up the good work Darren.

[@cw3271]

Great context setup to the story-line for which I am now interested enough to see. Great review, thank you.

[@hopefulsoul728]

Thanks so much, Darren. I don’t have Hulu. Hopefully I will get Hulu added to my streaming services. Liked the video, of course. Thanks for your care and respect for sensitivity. You’re a Gentleman and My Favorite Movie Psychic! YOU DESERVE MORE LIKES. I know I say that a lot, but I mean it. Over 4500 views and barely 10% gave you likes!??!? NOT OK! Thanks again, keep em coming. Have a great weekend.

[@muchoed5119]

You had me at, "indie...from Australia". I'll be checking it out.

[@Wraiven22]

Jennifer Kent has made me a lifelong fan after 2 such incredible and bold and different movies. Listening to interviews and you can tell she really cared and wanted to do it right. I dream of working with her some day!

[@rebeccasmith7041]

Did you have a nice little, very small break? You seem rejuvenated and on point! Nice work as always friend

[@megansmith3202]

I know what I'm watching this weekend. Thanks Darren!

[@JefeDeJefes8484]

A Serbian Film is one of the most despicable films I've seen. I watched Nightingale, which seeing the aforementioned movies you put up I was ready. But wow this was brutal. I've seen Cannibal Holocaust and this was just crazy, yet this really happened in history. Darren thanks for talking about this. I haven't seen any others talk about this movie. The lead is a great actor. She was great in the Netflix Original The Fall with Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan as well.

[@joey4track]

Dang, I was just talking about how I wish there were more movies like The Proposition that takes place in that time and setting. This sounds perfect! You the man ;)

[@elkirk6110]

I am most pleased you reviewed this film. It clearly stands out as quite exceptional. I believe this film deserves watching a number of times to digest the rich and manifold subtlety that it offers.

[@watchALLthethings]

I had the exact same notion as you did with this one. I sorta braced myself for some horrific stuff in this and luckily my cherry had been popped a long time ago with Martyrs and Irreverible just as you compared, and was expecting the same intensity. I love those movies too, but luckily this one was way more subtle than I expected and handled violence very tastefully and thoughtfully. I liked how they pretty much introduce the worst of it in the first act and becomes more of a meditation on violence, and dialed down rather quickly afterward which is honestly pretty refreshing. It doesn't end in some wild bloodbath like most movies would opt for. In my opinion, this movie felt more like reading a Cormac McCarthy novel where violence is just part of the world and eventually you just have to accept it for what it is. I hope more movies like this are made, not nearly enough of them, and I'm kicking myself for not watching it sooner. Definitely didn't break me or anything, I guess my skin is pretty tough when it comes to this subject matter. All in all, this is a pretty heartfelt story that deserves hella praise.

[@onlytanmoy]

Great recommendation Darren...this one goes in my Watchlist...cheers mate.

[@lauraborealis9246]

This just went on my watchlist! Thanks!

[@CorbCorbin]

Going to wait to watch your review, because I’m going to see this tonight. I’ve been wondering if you’d do this one. Even the reviews that didn’t praise it still made me want to see the movie. It sounds like it’s in the vein of The Proposition; Now With Even More Brutality!!! Can’t wait!

[@dkpqzm]

You have got to be the best reviewer on tube! I can tell that you really dig film, you're very tuned into the nuances in cinema and your delivery is very smart and percise. 👍 Did you go to film school?

[@martha9863]

A Serbian Film bothered me quite a bit. Martyrs (French 2008 version) is intense, but amazing. Like you said, both of those movies are more brutal than The Nightingale. I thought it was very brutal, yet extremely realistic. Overall, a really fantastic film that I would highly recommend if you can handle the brutal violence and depiction of sexual assault. I agree with your trigger warning. I vocally yelled out in one particular scene near the beginning because it was quite difficult to watch. The cinematography is beautiful. The performances, especially by the lead actress are absolutely phenomenonal!! Her depiction (especially in her face) of trauma throughout the film is raw and powerful. I was blown away! Fantastic review Darren! I love these individual reviews!!! Thank you to all the wonderful Patreon members for all you do!!! *Don't go into it thinking it is like The Babadook. This is a VERY different film. Actually, they both serve as a metaphor for something so in that sense they are similar.

[@nikovidiakitis376]

Which martyrs film is it 2015 or 2008 please someone give me an answer lol

[@martha9863]

@@nikovidiakitis376 Definitely watch the 2008 original French version!

[@tammyalexander777]

Thank you for recommending movies. Always looking for good ones.

[@debbienorthcutt7768]

Thanks so much for the review...wondered how good it was. I will add this to the list!

[@videocassette1986]

It’s a punch in the stomach and soul! I think I need to watch a Romcom now, just to take off of my mind, that first violet scene, that’s playing over and over in my mind now.

[@kimberlydavis4772]

Ooooo, now I want to see it! I’ve wanted some of the other horror you have recommended, all were excellent!

[@lastcall8286]

Thank you again this is one of the movies I wanted to see and I will thanks for the review

[@xitwound1]

The way you explained everything about the movie got me really wanted to watch this. I never heard of this and just how you seem excited explaining it peeked my curiosity, so on that note, I will be checking this out tonight. 👍🏽👍🏽 thanks for the recommendation Darren and as always keep up the great work 💯👍🏽👍🏽✌🏾

[@paulareilly912]

Ok, you really got me intrigued. Guess I'm staying up late 😍😝

[@tyfreed9536]

I love your recommendations, thanks for all your work and having to watch a bunch of crappy movies to get us the good ones on all platforms. Can you do a post of recent underrated sci-fi available? I don’t know if I can’t find or just missed the post, but I would love it. Thanks and love your stuff.

[@matthewnodar7298]

I'm confused. On IMDB this film is said to have released in 2018, but many reviews tend to claim it was released in 2019. Is there a reason for this? Was it released in the US separately? I'd like some clarification on this.

[@just4mygrl]

I'll have to watch that one tonight, thanks!

[@shaynathompson8857]

Great movie. The aboriginal supporting actor was amazing. You go through so many emotions. I had a hard time watching a few scenes because of personal trauma but highly recommend this one if you can stomach it.

[@startrekalien]

It's on Hulu? That's all I need to know. I'll be back.

[@MichaelMiller-vv8xg]

What a DAMN GOOD MOVIE! GREAT RECOMMENDATION Darren! The alot!

[@DanielAspajo9930]

I watched this movie at the IFC Theater in New York City and love it, this type of raw filmmaking to remind us of the horrors of the past is what we need to stomach and reflect in order to respect to what our older generations went through.

[@jaimej40]

Thanks for this. Wondering if you’ve reviewed Terrified from Shudder and I’ve missed it? I watched it on Halloween and thought it was a really worthwhile horror movie.

[@TheABElia]

Man, so stoked to finally be able to watch this! I loved 'The Babadook', so I've really been looking forward to this. (Edit): Also available to rent on KZbin, if you don't have Hulu

[@DarrenVanDam]

Fair warning, it's nothing like The Babadook at all.

[@TheABElia]

@@DarrenVanDam: Yeah, I've read that. Still, I've been really looking forward to this director's follow-up, so hyped to watch it tonight. Happy Friday indeed!

[@vincentm.3341]

Hi Darren, I noticed that hulu may be running an edited version. The running time on hulu is 2hrs 16mins and the running time on imdb is 2hrs 36mins. I had heard about how brutal this film was at film festivals but was suprised when the film was not as graphic as described by people who saw it. Is this possible? Maybe the blu-ray will be the full film. Still a really good movie.

[@MrAndy12878]

Thanks once again for your awesomeness.Heard lots of positive things despite the content after discovering it. Although desensitized to all things graphic I still respect others views regardless of material.

[@jiakarimloo7947]

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[@abrahamsandoval4667]

Where can I watch the movie???

[@elikerr785]

Glad to see you mention Martyrs and Serbian Film!!!

[@winstonsmith8236]

are there any harder movies than those?

[@nikovidiakitis376]

Which martyrs are you talking about I wanna watch the right one 2015 or 2008?

[@martha9863]

@@nikovidiakitis376 2008 French version is the best in my opinion.

[@nikovidiakitis376]

Thank you I'm gonna have to find it somehow as it's not on comcast

[@martha9863]

@@nikovidiakitis376 No problem. Here are some others: -Raw (if you can stomach it, this is a really fantastic movie with a great story! -Revenge (Great revenge flick with beautiful vivid colors and cinematography) -High Tension and Inside (both supposed to be great French horror) -Climax and Irreversible are good if you like Gasper Noe and his films -Antichrist if you like stuff by Lars Von Trier I'd definitely check out Martyrs, Raw, and Revenge. I really enjoyed all of those!

[@JohnBrown-gf1ks]

I waited avidly for The Nightingale to be released! I adore these realistically gritty historical movies and am always searching for these types. I

[@abizarrebazaar3814]

Damn this sounds like my kind of movie! Too bad I don't get Hulu. Maybe I'll have to finally so a few trial or something lol. I'll keep my eyes open to see if you do a shout out when it's available on another platform.

[@rebeccasmith7041]

The always do a cheap sign up every Black Friday.. I wanna say for a dollar a month but could be wrong

[@GoodCopsTV]

This looks great! On the watchlist!

[@morigahn]

I definitely have to watch this tonight.

[@angelthman1659]

Subtlety? That's the last word I would use to describe The Nightingale.

[@IRex-wm9pd]

This movie is the most beautiful punch in the gut ever. I love that it actually undermines the standard revenge movie formula and that its brutality is presented in a way that doesnt let you avoid the humanity of the characters and the reality of the cruelty depicted like most horror movies do.

[@jezebulls]

Loved this movie, just watched it last night. This is the only movie I've seen Lyanna Stark in!! Nice revenge flick.

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

Man it took me NEARLY 10 years to work up the courage to even watch irreversible, I finally mustered up the courage in 2018 to watch it.

[@r.nathansinclair9909]

You’re the best brother. 🙏🏼🇨🇦

[@hudecjohn2110]

Yearh this was a rough one no doubt about it. If you're going thru something right now or are highly sensitive processed with caution. But if you can stomach it the film is brilliant. If you're observant you can see shadings all be it subtle of The Babadook in the style of the film.

[@faetherflye]

Wondered about this one when I saw it pop up on my Hulu. Now I'm convinced! HERE I GO!!

[@nashalymontalvo7212]

Great review

[@FatBestialSwan]

What's the name of the song in the intro?

[@flirttatious01]

Valley of Wolves - Reckless

[@bigjump2307]

Dont have Hulu, but I liked anyway bcuz I enjoy watching your reviews!

[@nikovidiakitis376]

Which martyrs are you talking about the 2008 or the 2015 one?

[@ishmael_03]

It was a good realistic Adventure/Drama film. Great acting and script with believable characters.

[@kerrichristian7991]

I’m sitting here sewing and needed something to watch. Ready to be horrified!

[@jennifercuratolo5645]

I saw the thumbnail went to Hulu and watched it !!!!OH MY GOD!! This movie is AMAZING!!

[@justlooking7489]

Since most of the first Aussies were heavily male, the first women on that "prison" colony had to be in a living hell second only to the Aboriginals.

[@inferno0020]

"There is no hero in hell; only solace brings salvation" That will be my conclusion of Nightingale.

[@mikecollins1205]

I enjoyed Nightingale. It was tough to watch at times,but it tell to the story .

[@oyveynotanothershoah]

That baby scene though....ooof i felt that.

[@MrLando0]

This is a surprisingly watchable entertaining disturbing movie, but yeah parts are brutal.

[@qarsiq]

will check it out once i get that Disney + bundle

[@ashrobbo007]

Aborigines not aboriginals - just a heads up. I shall watch this film. I'm enjoying your channel. Keep up the good work fella.

[@rafaelandrade2242]

Strong and intense movie, especially in the first and second acts. The second rape scene was such a punch in my stomach. Some of the decisions made by the main characters were kinda dumb in my point of view, but nothing that ruins the plot.

[@timcoolican459]

Thank you, the wife and I will definitely watch this one...cheers.

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

Phew sounds too brutal for me but always enjoy your reviews.

[@nigelrodrigues3954]

Hmm i found this ok.. Darren You should check out the painted bird. It came out this year and it's pretty good!!

[@brentjacobs7083]

I trust your word and you’ve made some good suggestions so I’m giving you a pass for wasting what felt like a whole day of my life with this movie. The best part was your review on it. If this was the best movie of 2019 then damn that year sucked ass. It, muck like the Mandalorian, started strong and went to shit. She pussied out after all that happened to her. WTF!! I was so ready for this to end. You said it wasn’t as exciting as kill bill. No shit!! I put gas in the car yesterday and had a better time.

[@turboboy1983]

I haven’t seen this movie yet but, given the trend of how historical films have been in the past 3-5yrs- I’ve already seen it a dozen times. It’s a bit ridiculous and sad at this point. The worst part is, for people like the millennial couple next door to me, movies like this comprise the overwhelming bulk of their “historical” knowledge. Also, never watch “Irreversible”- ever. That title is perfect for that movie. Still haunts me years later.

[@jessicatrask5608]

the possesion of micheal king... really well done.

[@josedolores6623]

good movie! not horrifying, very intense, and strong acting!

[@connorstith4099]

I feel like A Serbian Film, though it has more disturbing imagery, has a bit less visceral emotion attached to it. The Nightingale operates well because of the emotion behind the disturbing moments while I’ve always felt like A Serbian Film seems to go for the shock value at face value. I felt much more emotionally distraught after watching this versus just exhaustion after watching A Serbian Film.

[@kuromi8384]

It was wonderful but maybe I'm just desensitized to all the terrible shit that happened in history. It didn't really shocked me that much

[@gerder5450]

Definitely disturbing, but not really horrifying. You're right though, extremely hard to watch.

[@Akash.Chopra]

Van Damn you're good!

[@chmproducoes7314]

Onde assissto? Manda o link

[@beanfrompa]

Trigger warnings are some PC bs. But this does look good.

[@rebeccasmith7041]

Great movie, thanks!

[@MySerpentine]

Honestly it was a genocide. The native language was lost entirely, they had to work backwards and reconstruct it. Even Irish never actually died and the Brits were *horrible* to the Irish.

[@salvadoro.warren3763]

Haven’t seen but I heard good things!

[@mancavetheater1240]

Head's up,I noticed that the shout factory section on tubi are so far ad free!!! Bad moon& Bite,both shout factory release on tubi,had no promotion but when I checked out Adios,amigo(a fun& lol 1976 blaxpoltation western written& directed by the super cool black action star Fred Williamson) their were a few ads. Going to checkout Chopping mall& blood sucking bastards today :-)

[@Ben-qb4lj]

Same maker of babadook! They should just advertise it that way

[@rebeccasmith7041]

They do on Hulu 😆

[@Ben-qb4lj]

@@rebeccasmith7041 🤣

[@stukopbs]

Great movie. Very intense and emotional Rollercoaster

[@tinmanslickgreasy999]

That irreversible, phew!!............watched only once!

[@stefanie9645]

Hard to stomach but I loved watching her newfound power.

[@juanarasa2298]

Thank you brother. Not for me. I love payback movies but this looks like could proove to be too much for me.

[@saroth1978]

Speaking of disturbing hard to watch scenes, how about that one from the killer inside me, where casey afflec literally destroys jessica alba's face. That was almost to brutal.