TRAUMATISING DISTURBING MOVIES THAT WILL STICK WITH YOU | Spookyastronauts

[@lawrencedamiano4460]

I’ve been a loyal fan for years, but rarely comment. You’re are fantastic at your job/passion, but you’ve really excelled with this list, including your descriptions/warnings. Yes, I’ve seen all of these-so I can genuinely endorse your pov. Stay Spooky…..and thank you🎭

[@spookyastronauts]

Thanks for supporting me ❤️

[@thequestion4818]

My grandma was a Cuban immigrant and she got me and my sibling LIE when I was five years old. She thought any movie featuring children was appropriate for them. It's crazy how it took me years of rewatching the VHS to understand how disturbing it is and what was evening happening. The fact that it took you took you this long to cover it makes me feel cool ngl

[@skullbones6282]

I have to say, that Possum (2018) shocked me much more than Spider (2002) in its reveal and how the ending tied everything together.

[@mrussell3264]

I just looked Possum up and was like em..fk no!! lol

[@uncanny-noir]

I was going to mention Possum. It does remind me of Spider. I really like both. The short story Possum is adapted from is good too. I think the film works better for me , but the story's worth a read. It's in the anthology The New Uncanny.

[@nathaliedrinkstea]

I will probably never watch a movie from your disturbing movie videos, but I still like to listen to you talking about them ❤

[@haycoal8773]

Same! I can't stomach disturbing movies. But I love hearing about them

[@jspencer3088]

I come for the horror, I stay for the disturbing. On this list I’ve seen “Spider” and “The Woodsman”. Both of which are disturbing and feature performances that would normally ruin an actor’s career. Thank you for mentioning them. These lists are awesome. I want to watch all these films but have to do it in moderation, cause at some point I’ll have to leave the house.

[@lesyeuxsansvisage1157]

I stand by Farrah Fawcett being an excellent actress, who was pigeonholed for looks, and an abusive marriage to an ass. The Burning Bed is a film she did, that literally changed domestic violence laws. My Mum said “I thought it would be garbage, but she was so good, I just cried. I wanted her to hurt him. I want that monster to suffer.” I’m rather excited to see this film, especially as the survivor of SA. I have taken on the stance of I will survive, and take down ANYONE who tries to harm me again, and find movies like this cathartic. It’s also good to see another Farrah film where her talent could be seen.

[@smokymtnknitter5184]

I saw The Burning Bed when it came out. A great performance by FFM, and the husband's death was too easy, IMO.

[@wolfe8421]

Sounds like your mother would be a fantastic person to watch extremities with. I absolutely love Farrah too, she is a fantastic actress - give Small sacrifices a go too, she is fantastic! Extremities is absolutely hard core, you can't look away! I've been trying to find the burning bed for years to watch and still can't find it.

[@gavvo-7640]

The Burning Bed... wow, just wow. THE best made-for-TV movie ever! Farrah is simply fantastic in her role as Francine Hughes. I remember my mum recording it on video one day when I was a kid... and something about it just grabbed hold of me tightly and wouldn't let go. Years later myself and my Mum ended up in a very similiar situation with a violent alcoholic. Read the book by Faith McNulty... Francine Hughes went through much much worse than was portrayed in the film. :(

[@melissasmith797]

She was also really good in Extremities and Murder in Texas.

[@passion76pj37]

The Accused with jodi foster was a movie that has stayed with me

[@BebeLush2]

Out of the Blue, directed, and starring Dennis Hooper is incredibly disturbing. It is not a traditional horror movie, but like these films, focuses on "real life" horror. I won't spoil the film, but the story and acting are simply amazing, which makes it even harder to watch its inevitable tragic ending, which left me nauseous the first time I watched. Highly recommend, if you haven't seen it yet!!

[@tomlinn1990]

Oh my god that ending

[@mystic_venusian]

Dennis Hopper is so crazy. No wonder that movie was too.

[@emotionlordx1313]

I HIGHLY recommend watching "Incendies" (2010). I was watching another video and ended up pausing it just to watch it. It did not disappoint! It's a Canadian-French film where a mother dies and in her will she leaves two letters behind for her twin children to hand deliver to their father and a brother they didn't know they had. And it sends them on a dark retracing of their mother's past. It has a crazy twist! I actually gasped and then I sobbed. Great movie! Incredibly underrated.

[@DanielDay-dv8uw]

Thanks for recommending this, just got done watching. Such a tragic story ;__;

[@spookyastronauts]

ive seen it before! i checked letterboxd i rated it like 4/5! i need a rewatch!

[@shannaparker8658]

I just saw tubi finally has this. I've been waiting for months for it to be free! This was recommended on reddit and been dying to see it. Landmine goes click is another good one on tubi. Saw it a couple months ago and I'm still thinking about.

[@rosaruiz4591]

I read the book “The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things” I can’t tell you have many times I stopped because I had to cry, it was hard to get through and then the ending just crushing 😭

[@alanapeery9671]

i haven't watched any of these just yet but i just want to applaud you for giving movies that i have NEVER heard of. i watch disturbing movie recs all the time and i have literally never seen one of these on anyones lists. you got an immediate subscriber!!

[@teejaye6226]

I would like to thank you for uploading these 'disturbing videos series' ......most channels offer the same milk toast banality .... This is the ONLY channel that recommends movies I've never even HEARD of before......TY!

[@cbarber5366]

Great choices! Have you seen Downloading Nancy, An Angel at my Table, Love Liza, The 7th Continent, Benny's Video, Mysterious Skin, The Reflecting Skin?

[@danielsweet858]

The Reflecting Skin is one of my favorites. One of a kind movie & still so original.

[@angelacompres7947]

Mysterious Skin is at my top 3 of disturbing movies; The reflecting skin is so bizarre and hypnotic! Benny's video is horrific and unmissable. I couldn't finish downloading Nancy...Great list right here!

[@kerihazelton5785]

If I’m not mistaken, I think I got the recommendation to watch Downloading Nancy from one of Emma’s other disturbing film videos. I absolutely loved that and The Reflecting Skin. That one gave me Lynchian vibes, which is always a plus imo. Do you recommend all of the others you mentioned?

[@cbarber5366]

@@kerihazelton5785 I liked them all for different reasons, but taste in movies is so personal I rarely recommend, I just make aware

[@spookyastronauts]

thanks for the recommendations i have mentioned a bunch of these looking into the ones i havent

[@Vampirebunniii]

With disturbing movies I wish you would do a spoiler in-depth review for them. I sadly can’t bring myself to watch these but listening to someone describe them is somehow more easy for me to watch and listen to. I’m sure lots of people have done in depth but I like your content!

[@rogervandusen8361]

Thanks for this list and the warnings. The horrors of mere existence make supernatural horrors pale in comparison.

[@margogoldfinch8728]

I had a chance to attend Polish premiere of The War Zone years ago (I believe it was during Camerimage film festival), where Tim Roth was actually present during the viewing and let me tell you - I remember this experience till this day. This movie leaves impact for sure.

[@watts111]

I love "Spider." I think it's Cronenberg's attempt to do a Dennis Potter-style story, and he nails it.

[@doctajuice]

My #1 for this category is snowtown. It's just so uncomfortably realistic and raw. Hardest movie I've watched

[@TheQuietRiotProductions]

Extremities reminds me a lot of A Case of Rape. It’s a 1974 film staring Elizabeth Montgomery. Up until watching that film I had only saw her as Samantha Steven’s in Bewitched. It was so difficult to watch her go through that. I remember seeing it on KZbin. The movie is a TV film with many actors still popular today. It was the first of its type especially as far as tv films are concerned.

[@wolfe8421]

I'd never heard of that film before. I love Farrah and Elizabeth! I'll try to find that one. Thanks for the rec

[@darrenjohnson3374]

I've seen them all except the Argento one. I'm old enough to remember the off Broadway play Extremities. But never got to see it, Farrah Fawcett was a HORRIBLY underrated actress. She spent a whole career proving herself. Remember "The Burning Bed"?

[@Horror_Savant_Jayme]

I love these disturbing video lists.💜 I usually find something i haven't watched before. There's a bunch i could mention Boys Don't Cry,Kids and Angst(German 1983) are some of the most traumatizing to me personally. I rarely here anyone talk about Angst but the way it's shot it feels real and gives me the creeps.

[@spookyastronauts]

we have covered all these in last videos! All great picks that stick with you

[@Horror_Savant_Jayme]

Thanks I'll have to go find those videos. I'm interested in your thoughts about them.

[@jules-yi8rn]

I love your lists, Spooky...I always find something I've never heard of🙂

[@brianmccaul5205]

I always look forward to your disturbing recommendations. Awesome!!

[@OliverNTwiztedCompany]

Thank you for showing L.I.E I forgot all about this movie but from what I remember it was really good

[@Fibonacci64]

Oh, my god. ”The War Zone” is so dark and depressing, it really stays with you but not in a good way. What about ”Clean Shaven”?

[@spookyastronauts]

Ooo I don’t know if I’ve seen that one, I love all the recommendations! Keep them coming

[@danielcarlson5362]

I think The Woodsman is Bacon's best performance. I need to revisit Spider, because at the time I saw it I was expecting something more like typical Cronenberg, and it certainly isn't that. Thanks for this list...adding The War Zone to my watch list.

[@RavenHouseMystery]

I was wondering if you would ever mention The Woodsman. I had thought about mentioning it to you in the past, but I wondered if the film was too disturbing, considering what Kevin Bacon's character was. I only saw it once in the theater, but it is hard to forget. I remember Extremities as well, though it has been decades since I've seen it. I'm going to check it out again, along with The War Room. Thanks for all the recommendations and I have been warned. 😉

[@martinlarrivee5081]

Great recommendations as usual. Pretty much the only channel that goes that deep in the disturbing content. The War Zone is indeed not an easy one to stomach. two disturbing movies that I don't think have been covered here that I love is Chuck & Buck and Bullhead.

[@Sharpe1502]

Bullhead made me squirm so bad.

[@MrAndy12878]

Solid tastes as usual 👏🏼

[@aimeedouglas1584]

LIE is such a good one. And Paul Dano’s acting is incredible considering how young he was and what mature subject matter he had to deal with. A really icky storyline that somehow felt weirdly hopeful at the end.

[@Starman_Deluxe]

I've actually seen most of these. I loved L.I.E and Spider. Another one similar to these and is pretty great is "Mysterious Skin"

[@gavvo-7640]

I have seen all of the movies in this video except "Spider"... and because you likened it to Possum, I now HAVE to check it out, as Possum is one of the best psychological horrors ever. Ralph Fiennes is an amazing actor so looking forward to this one. Extremeties is a decent movie, but for me Farrah Fawcett in "The Burning Bed" is brilliant but so traumatising to watch. Hard to believe it was a TV movie. The War Zone just made me feel uneasy all the way through, same with L.I.E. "The Heart Is Deceitful..." wow, it almost broke me watching that. Anything with CA and domestic violence just really hits a nerve. Have you seen Gary Oldman's "Nil By Mouth"? Also "Tyrannosaur". Both of those would fit well on this list. Cheers Em... stay spooky!

[@Stormvogel262]

The warzone was extremely grim.

[@lelfah]

Grim grim grim, love it, another great list, thanks Emma 🎉

[@edrozenrozen9600]

I'm glad someone finally covered Spider. You hardly hear about it.

[@leonbarry5403]

I have a recommendation for you. "Sympathy for Mr vengeance" Same director as OldBoy.

[@educostanzo]

It's actually a trilogy completed with Lady Vengeance.

[@leonbarry5403]

@@educostanzo i have physical copies of all three, I just think it's the superior over lady vengeance and everyone has already seen old boy so.

[@OJW280483]

Great list - I haven’t heard of any of these but will be watching them

[@aftertheflesh]

I really appreciate this list!! Thank you for doing what you do ❤️

[@natalietodd5698]

Good list EMMA

[@pattiray8542]

How could we forget Spider? and I watched Exremities when it came out in 1986. And a new (to me) Paul Dano film?????? I’m in!

[@pattiray8542]

Plus….I love being part of this community where we can say “traumatizing and disturbing films” and get really excited about them without side eyes from friends and family 😂

[@damianbartlett4868]

Excellent. Dead on about the ones I’ve seen, now excited to see the others. (And just for sake of trivia, there’s no way you could know this, but we spell out “El Eye Eee” )

[@ehchess]

Thank you for talking about THE WAR ZONE!! I honestly thought the story about Tim Roth having to comfort the audience member was just hype for TIFF, which is my local festival...until I saw the movie myself. One of the most messed up film experiences I've ever had.

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah you never know with those stories how real they are

[@looney1023]

Spider is my favorite Cronenberg film, and coincidentally I discovered it around the same time I discovered The War Zone. Both films are incredibly bleak, but have moments of love and even joy that prevent them from sinking too deep into despair

[@BryonCam]

The art of acting really fascinates me because I feel like you have to be strong minded in order to play tough and disturbing roles. I always wanted to ask the questions "How do you keep yourself sane when playing a harsh character and are there deep regrets from playing such characters?"

[@kevinbrasher5588]

I love The Woodsman b/c few films deal with this subject matter in a non-judgmental fashion. Along with it's realistic approach to life after prison for these type of criminals and how difficult it can be to return to normal life being shunned by friends and family while also portraying the difficult inner battle of dealing with these sexual urges and demons.

[@nevskislake]

L.I.E will always stick with me, and Extremities is a good one, too. The War Zone was good but disturbing to the point where I could not enjoy it. It just depressed me for days, so well done Tim Roth. There is a scene in L.I.E where Big John is telling an older boy, 'You got so old," or something like that, and for some reason, that line and the way that scene was delivered, I had to choke back vomit. Lol. That movie really got to me, but that scene was on another level. Have you ever watched Scum? It was a 1977 BBC tv film that acted as a cautionary tale about what happens to boys in juvenile detention centers. It is one of Ray Winstone's earliest roles. How this movie made it to television is wild. It goes there. Also have you watched Midnight Express from 1978? It is also hard to watch.

[@kharma327]

I’ve seen all but one: the war zone. As disturbing as they are, these are great films. I love your videos!

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Added all to my watchlist. Thanks Em! Yet another day of me recommending The Painted Bird for a disturbing film list. 💙😁

[@vickielawson3114]

There’s an excellent and bizarre film from Germany, late 70s I think, called The Tin Drum. Very unique movie. You must see that.

[@12Tecpatl]

Long Island Expressway mentioned!!!! It's such a powerful and deep movie. Definitely not for everyone, but it's such an experience. Paul Dano has always been an incredible actor.

[@colmobrien9558]

Maxxxine trailer is great, and doesn't reveal much, basic plot set up, just whets the appetite. I know spookyastronauts usually avoids trailers but.... The War Zone is rough. I had no idea what it was about when it was on, I was quite young, like a teen not a child, but, it was a lot for me.

[@georgeheilman885]

I remember seeing The Woodsman on SBS and being impressed by how blunt the subject matter and performances were. An uncomfortable but worthwhile watch. And speaking of Kevin Bacon, his role in Sleepers had to be the most repugnant character he's ever portrayed. That film too could be included on a disturbing list.

[@DanielDay-dv8uw]

Warzone was one of the first disturbing films I ever watched. Been waiting for you to mention wondering why it escaped some of your other disturbing lists but Im checking out your last two mentions tonight thanks!

[@eVanDiesel]

Oooo! Spider is so good! I was fortunate enough to see it in the theater!

[@meesh11p]

I love these lists - thanks for the recommendations

[@woodsro]

Saw Spider twice at the cinema, really liked that one. I remember The Woodsman too, I felt like after Happiness there were a few films that felt brave enough to delve into that subject matter and The Woodsman was one of the better ones. L.I.E. was such a formative movie for me when it came out, I love that one! Young Paul Dano is so great. Even back then it was pretty hard to get a hold of though 😆

[@saftabi1511]

Kinda wishing I didn't go read up spoilers for "The War Zone" now. I probably would be going out my way to wreck something in the room to. Bluddy hell.

[@haycoal8773]

I just did the same thing 😬 wish I didn't either

[@SincerelyyCiara]

I've never seen the Woodsman but i did watch Sleepers also with Kevin Bacon where he played a predator and that movie stuck with me for years :(

[@KatMcCollum]

this channel rules

[@BURRITO44]

Awesome

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

"...may make you lose faith in humanity..." Wait...I was supposed to have faith in humanity?

[@daveselbow9128]

you had me at Cronenberg...

[@Zoey-K-1]

Kids, from 1995, is one that I found profoundly disturbing...just the fact that it was made is kind of disturbing.

[@one-eyed4639]

Thanks for the recommendations! Always enjoy it! I was wondering if you have heard of a movie called Come Back to Me? I haven't seen it in a long time, but remember the disturbing, twist ending.

[@spookyastronauts]

I havent but thank you for the recommendation!

[@dylancalame8814]

Thank you so much for introducing us to lesser known films like these! Sometimes I feel like I’ve seen everything within the genres I enjoy most (obviously horror 🤪). It’s such a breath of fresh air to discover hidden gems!!! Love your videos 🖤

[@ursaminorjim]

Yeah, that’s a dark, dark batch. But some really great films and performances, too. Especially *_Spider,_* which is both criminally underrated and incredibly difficult to find (it had a brief DVD release here in the States before going entirely out of print). As always, thank you for the excellent recommendations!

[@benitfc9527]

Dammmmm finally watched the war zone this weekend. I was not ready for this 😂 that bunker scene will stay with me, good film though, despite the hard watch.

[@BloodylocksBathory]

There should be a movie collection on home video called the Damaged Animals series. Possum, Spider, Black Swan, Bug, The Other Lamb, Wolf House, Saint Bernard, and so forth. I find War Zone even more disturbing after reading about Tim Roth's childhood, and how he was a victim of sexual abuse by his own grandfather. It's clearly a very personal story for him, and I wonder if the subject of personal experiences was ever brought up when Roth had that conversation with the fellow at the film premiere.

[@joshnoronha]

Just watched The war zone... that escalated quickly, I thought the rock shed scene at the beach was the worst, until the baby diaper scene in the last act, that made me sick AF.

[@liljohnnyland]

I’m soooo curious but sounds dark!

[@persephone_girl]

Tim Roth actually directed it I have read to work through his own SA trauma - it’s based on a book and the writer was dealing with his child dying of lukemia so I think it’s one of those trauma based stories or someone looking for answers of their own

[@RegalRose88]

I remember Spider from my phase of watching a lot of movies the older Harry Potter cast was in Miranda Richardson is an incredible actress. 'The Crying Game' and 'Damage' were two more dark disturbing movies she was excellent in

[@mystic_venusian]

“The Reflecting Skin” (1990) directed by Philip Ridley is also incredibly surrealist and strange. It’s mostly just weird but it definitely has it’s disturbing moments and I do recommend it. Viggo Mortensen is in it as well!

[@mikesilva3868]

Great watching this video now 😊

[@JacobZembower]

L.I.E. is such a severely underrated and mostly forgotten film that resonated with me so deeply when I saw it as a pre-teen, I haven't watched it again since but I can still remember it vividly. I do think the NC17 rating was a bit unfounded though, as while the subject matter is disturbing, it's thankfully not explicit in its subject matter, but I guess it was just too much for the MPAA to handle. As for THE HEART IS DECEITFUL-- that movie made me feel absolutely violated, and now knowing what Asia Argento did to Jimmy Bennett basically grooming him on set herself, makes it all the more disgusting to me, and I'll never watch it again. I honestly don't think anyone should rent it on VOD, since the money would probably go to Asia in some way, who is a vile human being, and hypocrite.

[@rockstarenthusiast]

Just watched the war zone today and it’s absolutely heartbreaking. I’ll be thinking about the baby for a while.

[@suzienothing9855]

My parents thought it would be a good idea to watch 'Soldaat van Oranje' (Soldier of Orange) with us as kids, me being 12 and my sister 10. It is a brutal slow paced (Dutch) film about the 2nd world war and the many crimes against humanity (torture, including s*x**l torture type). I started cry screaming at a certain scene and could not believe my family was just watching with no visible reaction at all. The experience itself was traumatising honestly. But I recommend it for anyone who can handle war and torture, it's very good and I think realistic. For me this is the reason I refuse any war related movies. Edited for another Dutch disturbing movie: Spetters. It's a drama about a group of teens and includes a very graphic r scene (best to look it up for specific warnings) that had me bursting out in tears as well. Saw this as a young as well unfortunately.

[@wolfe8421]

Unfortunately my mother allowed me to watch certain films that traumatised me too as a kid. As an adult I've said to her, why on earth did you think it was OK to show me that? (For example - a cry for help, true story)

[@suzienothing9855]

​@@wolfe8421yes somehow some parents don't understand boundaries or movie ratings like 16+/18+. My parents let me watch horror and thrillers too, but for that I'm thankful in a way because it probably caused my love for the genre haha

[@Dhaat]

I watched Extremities when I was like 8 years old.

[@chaoticmoviegirlie]

won't be touching any of these movies, but always here to support your content 🖤

[@nunyabusiness3666]

Nocturnal Animals was so incredibly sad it messed me up as an adult man for a couple days...lol

[@bumpersmovies]

Oooh only seen one of these ( the woodsman) so I'll check the others out. Colin Farrell looked young in that clip 😊 Nice one SA

[@tt8807]

The movie Kids, Requiem for a dream and Deliverance is my personal list of FUBAR! I hate how they truly stick w/ you forever.

[@paulvoorhies8821]

You’re just my kind of gal!!

[@phil-ej9ck]

I watched The War Zone and had no idea what I was getting myself into

[@wencake6104]

Love ur videos girl keep it up🔥🔥🔥

[@filmfangirls9163]

Oh gosh I've seen Extremities but I've added the others to my list!!

[@tomlinn1990]

Ray Winstone almost walked out and quit in the middle of filming the bunker scene. When a triggered audience member saw the scene, Tim Roth-in attendance, and an abuse survivor himself-followed them out and calmed them down after an intense 20 minute conversation.

[@momolovessam]

I just watched The War Zone and I’m SICK. Have you ever seen Miss Violence? Just awful

[@spookyastronauts]

Yes I have

[@computerblue84]

Have you done one with Ken Park yet?

[@MrLando0]

Yes, War Zone has had a lasting effect on me. Such an underrated disturbing movie!

[@wolfe8421]

Farrah Fawcett is an OUTSTANDING acteress and Extremities is absolutely edge of your seat! You cant look away. She is fabulous, but its a full on, hard watch that definitely stays with you! I remember just sitting there when it was done, like you just had to sit still for a while.

[@jimmyacosta4512]

Thank you little friend,i like action,thriller and horror movies,I like your videos,excelent recommendations,greetings from BOGOTA🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@amibrink]

I was 16 in 1986 and I remember seeing extremities. It was hard to watch. Farrah Faucet also made the burning bed in 1984 It was also disturbing. Dated by today’s standard, but the themes are very relevant today. You should check that one out to. Thanks for your video🥰

[@Fannoulafeet0201]

I have 2 movie recommendations for you. The Monster Club 1981 and The company of wolves 1984. Both are offbeat horror movies with really great visuals.

[@GlynDwr-d4h]

I've only seen the Woodsman and Spider on this list. Both are fantastic. I've argued for a long time that Spider is one of Cronenberg's best films, but it always gets short shrift.

[@bloodygoodjune9292]

Wow, I have only seen one of these (The Woodsman). I guess I have some hard watches coming up this weekend😦

[@jeremiahalexander5513]

Mine were Kids, Trainspotting (y’all know which scene I’m talking about), and Strange Days. There were also some tough scenes in The Cell, too.

[@LadyArmand2000_]

Extremities was so traumatizing because it could really happen if your would be assailant somehow gets their hands on your contact information. He stole her purse, which is how he knew where she lived. That's enough to make anybody uncomfortable. He did not hesitate to drop by after her roommates went to work and torment her all day. I was so pleased with how it ended. It wasn't necessarily what I would have done, but she did manage to get some payback. It didn't make this list, but the I Spit on Your Grave franchise was very disturbing, to say the least.

[@davidellis5141]

Farrah Fawcett gives a career best performance in Extremeties.

[@lesyeuxsansvisage1157]

The Burning Bed too! God that one is a true story as well, and changed laws about domestic violence.

[@aengusk3313]

I don't get why Lilya 4 ever is almost never mentioned on these lists

[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

That made me cry. It goes hard. Very hard.

[@SoxyBoo]

The War Zone... This film scarred my brain 😢😢😅

[@delaneybrown-xn6uc]

I have been trying to find the name of L.I.E. For a decade after randomly renting it… that movie haunted me but for the life of me I couldn’t track down the title.