10 Horror Movies That Scared Me So Much I’ll Never Rewatch Them

It’s ironic that when a horror movie is truly effective at producing fear, I never want to see it again. While there are some incredible horrors, like Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, that I’ll happily rewatch several times over, noticing something new with each viewing, other horrors told me everything I needed to know with a singular viewing, and although I enjoyed them the first time around, I have no desire to rewatch. In fact, some were so bone-chillingly horrific that the thought of having to experience them for a second time actually gives me anxiety.

There are lots of great movies that are so brutal I could only watch them once, and this is especially relevant for horror films. It might be that the movie’s excessive depiction of violence was just too much for me to take, but in other circumstances, it was not the literal imagery that made for difficult viewing, but the psychological intensity of its story. There are many reasons I’d avoid rewatching a horror movie, as sometimes one viewing is more than enough for me.

You are watching: 10 Horror Movies That Scared Me So Much I’ll Never Rewatch Them

10 The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)

Directed by Tom Six

Based on its concept alone, it was clear that the writer and director Tom Six aimed to get a visceral reaction from me and every other audience member when he made The Human Centipede (First Sequence). As a truly disturbing horror that saw a deranged German surgeon kidnapping tourists and conjoining them together mouth to anus to create the titular human centipede, at times, it felt like this movie was crass for crassness’s sake. Not only was it a terrifying concept, but it was also so excruciatingly disgusting that I never needed to watch the movie again.

The Human Centipede was a prime example of how just because you can, that doesn’t mean you should. There’s something interesting about the idea of a horror movie that pushed so far past the realm of normal acceptability that it became a cultural phenomenon, but it also felt overly provocative and, at times, insincere. Six succeeded in getting a rise out of me watching this film, and the fact that not just one but two sequels have been made showcases there’s something oddly engaging about The Human Centipede, but that’s no reason for me to revisit it.

9 Ringu (1998)

Directed by Hideo Nakata

The 2002 American remake The Ring was the first horror movie I can remember seeing, and I still recall my terror as a young child, far too young to have watched the movie, when the phone rang shortly after the credits rolled. This kicked off a lifetime love of horror, as there’s something simultaneously scary and enjoyably thrilling in watching supernatural stories of imminent demise. I had also known that The Ring was based on a Japanese horror film, but it took many years before I finally saw the original Hideo Nakata movie that i’d heard was many times scarier.

Upon finally watching the original Ringu, I was not prepared for how terrifying it was, as it perfectly showcased how much better at producing scares the Asian market was. Mixing the TV nightmares of Poltergeist with the inescapable doom of The Omen, Ringu felt like it mixed Eastern and Western movies to produce a truly demented film. Wildly effective and grim enough to keep even the bravest movie fan awake at night, Ringu was a movie I’m glad I saw, but the thought of revisiting it sends shivers down my spine.

Your Rating

See more : 10 Hulk Movie Quotes That Aged Poorly

10 stars9 stars8 stars7 stars6 star5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review

Your comment has not been saved

Ringu (1995) Not RatedHorrorSupernaturalThriller

Based on the Japanese horror novel by Koji Suzuki, Ringu is a supernatural horror film directed by Hideo Nakata and was released in 1998. Reporter Reiko Asakawa is prompted to investigate a strange videotape that supposedly led to the death of her niece and her friends. However, after Reiko finds and views the tape, she too becomes cursed and must solve the case behind the tape within a week before meeting her fate.

Where to Watch

• stream
• rent
• buy

Not available

Not available

Not available

*Availability in US Director Hideo Nakata Release Date January 31, 1998 Studio(s) Ringu/Rasen Production Committee Distributor(s) Toho Writers Hiroshi Takahashi Cast Nanako Matsushima , Hiroyuki Sanada , Rikiya Otaka , Miki Nakatani , Yûko Takeuchi , Hitomi Sato , Yutaka Matsushige Runtime 95 Minutes Sequel(s) Spiral Budget $1.5 Million Expand

8 The House That Jack Built (2018)

Directed by Lars von Trier

Danish director Lars von Trier has made a career out of creating deeply unnerving narratives that stick with viewers long after they’ve first witnessed them. While I, for one, am a big fan of Von Trier’s work both in the horror genre and other psychologically probing dramas, he’s also a director whose movies I am happy to leave at one singular viewing. One prime example of this was The House that Jack Built, a deeply troubling account of a serial killer told over the course of 12 years during the 1970s and 1980s.

Although Matt Dillion gave an extraordinary performance as Jack, the graphic depiction of violence in The House That Jack Built meant this was a very difficult movie to watch again. The film was wildly divisive when it was first released, as some criticized its excessive violence while others called it one of Von Trier’s best works. I stood firmly in the middle, able to appreciate its provocative beauty while simultaneously being quite happy never to see it again.

Your Rating

See more : 10 Hulk Movie Quotes That Aged Poorly

10 stars9 stars8 stars7 stars6 star5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review

Your comment has not been saved

The House That Jack Built (2018) RHorrorCrimeDrama

The House That Jack Built, directed by Lars von Trier, follows Jack (Matt Dillon), an intelligent yet psychopathic man who recounts his elaborate and meticulously planned murders over a span of 12 years. Set in Washington during the 1970s and 1980s, the film delves into Jack’s depravity and the dark complexities of his mind. The narrative is structured around five incidents, illustrating his evolution as a serial killer.

Director Lars von Trier Release Date October 17, 2018 Writers Lars von Trier , Jenle Hallund Cast Matt Dillon , Bruno Ganz , Uma Thurman , Siobhan Fallon Hogan , Sofie Gråbøl , Riley Keough , Jeremy Davies , Jack McKenzie Runtime 152 Minutes Main Genre Horror Expand

7 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Directed by Tobe Hooper

As perhaps the definitive slasher movie, I would need to have my horror movie credentials revoked had I not watched The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. As a truly revolutionary film that spawned countless imitators, this terrifying story featuring the deranged skin-wearing, chainsaw-wielding killer Leatherface became all the more chilling with the knowledge it was inspired by the real serial killer Ed Gein. As a cult favorite and major commercial success, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre led to the development of a major horror franchise complete with sequels, prequels, remakes, and video games.

Related 10 Horror Movies That Ripped Off The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Since it was first released in 1974, countless films have taken influence from Tobe Hooper’s horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

I can appreciate The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as one of the most important horror movies ever made, but it was also so intensely chilling that I don’t have any desire to rewatch it. The idea of an almost unstoppable killer coming to murder me with a power tool is enough to have me quaking in my boots, and I’d prefer not to relive that particular cinematic experience again. Director Tobe Hooper certainly made something special with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and although I’m fascinated by how it uncovered the dark underbelly of American society, one viewing was enough.

Your Rating

See more : 10 Hulk Movie Quotes That Aged Poorly

10 stars9 stars8 stars7 stars6 star5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review

Your comment has not been saved

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) RHorror

Five friends traveling through rural Texas encounter a family of cannibals led by the terrifying Leatherface. As they fall victim one by one to the gruesome horrors, they must fight for survival against relentless and unimaginable terror in a macabre and chilling fight for their lives.

Where to Watch

• stream
• rent
• buy

Not available

Not available

Not available

*Availability in US Director Tobe Hooper Release Date October 11, 1974 Writers Kim Henkel , Tobe Hooper Cast Marilyn Burns , Allen Danziger , Paul A. Partain , William Vail , Teri McMinn , Edwin Neal Runtime 83 minutes Main Genre Horror Expand

6 Threads (1984)

Directed by Mick Jackson

The apocalyptic British war drama Threads wasn’t a traditional horror movie, but this sci-fi tale of mutually assured destruction left me so utterly depressed that I never needed to see it again. I first watched Threads as a teenager after hearing future Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker discuss its fearful effect on him as a child (via How TV Ruined Your Life). Hearing Brooker describe Threads as “possibly the most frightening drama broadcast on British television” meant I had to seek it out, but I truly wasn’t prepared for what I’d find.

As a graphic depiction of how a nuclear bomb could destroy society and how the catastrophic after-effects could leave civilization in ruins, it felt terrifying as it had its basis in reality. While Threads was produced in the midst of serious Cold War anxieties, watching it in the 21st century amid conflict in the Middle East, Vladimir Putin, and North Korea, I was hyper-aware that the potential for nuclear warfare had never truly gone away. In a world where the 24-hour news cycle brought out the same kind of anxieties explored in Threads, I had no desire to rewatch it.

Your Rating

See more : 10 Hulk Movie Quotes That Aged Poorly

10 stars9 stars8 stars7 stars6 star5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review

Your comment has not been saved

Threads TV-MAThrillerSci-FiDrama

Threads is a British television film directed by Mick Jackson, depicting the impact of a nuclear war on the city of Sheffield and its residents. Released in 1984, the film follows the lives of two families as they grapple with the immediate and long-term effects of the catastrophic event. The narrative offers a stark and realistic portrayal of the societal breakdown and human suffering caused by nuclear conflict.

Director Mick Jackson Release Date September 23, 1984 Writers Barry Hines Cast Karen Meagher , Reece Dinsdale , David Brierly , Rita May , Nicholas Lane , Jane Hazlegrove , Henry Moxon , June Broughton Character(s) Ruth Beckett , Jimmy Kemp , Mr. Kemp , Mrs. Kemp , Michael Kemp , Alison Kemp , Mr. Beckett , Mrs. Beckett Runtime 112 Minutes Main Genre Thriller Expand

5 Antichrist (2009)

Directed by Lars von Trier

From the emotional devastation of Breaking the Waves right through to his absurdly sinister return to television with The Kingdom: Exodus, Danish director Lars von Trier has always been able to get a reaction out of me. However, one movie stands above the rest when it comes to pure fear, and that’s Antichrist. Starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg in a shocking exploration of trauma and sadomasochism, Antichrist was a Von Trier movie that I could only endure for one singular viewing.

Not only was Antichrist packed with grotesque imagery, but it was also so unabashedly grim that I can’t imagine anyone who would willingly decide to watch it again. Antichrist was arthouse horror in its purest form, and it’s easy to appreciate Von Trier’s desire to push through boundaries of acceptability. However, just because I understand why Von Trier does what he does, that doesn’t mean I want to continually re-experience the horrific cinematic worlds that he creates.

Your Rating

See more : 10 Hulk Movie Quotes That Aged Poorly

10 stars9 stars8 stars7 stars6 star5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review

Your comment has not been saved

Antichrist NRDramaHorrorThriller

Antichrist is a psychological horror film directed by Lars von Trier, starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Following the devastating loss of their child, a grieving couple retreats to their cabin in the woods, where they encounter strange and terrifying events. The film explores themes of grief, trauma, and the human psyche, set against an unsettling forest backdrop.

Director Lars von Trier Release Date May 20, 2009 Studio(s) Zentropa Entertainments , Slot Machine , Memfis Film , Trollhättan Film , Zentropa International Köln , Lucky Red , Zentropa International Poland , Arte France Cinéma , ZDF/Arte , Liberator Productions , Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen , DR , Arte , Film i Väst , SVT , Canal+ , CNC , Det Danske Filminstitut , Deutscher Filmförderfonds (DFFF) , Nordisk Film & TV Fond , PISF , Svenska Filminstitutet , ZDF Writers Lars von Trier Cast Willem Dafoe , Charlotte Gainsbourg , Storm Acheche Sahlstrøm Runtime 109 Minutes Budget 11000000.0 Main Genre Drama Expand

4 Begotten (1991)

Directed by E. Elias Merhige

The experimental silent horror Begotten was a viewing experience I will never forget. Full of intense imagery and unnerving visuals, this avant-garde depiction of a godlike figure’s suicide resulted in the creation of Mother Earth and the Son of Earth in a story that drew heavily from Christian mythology and pagan beliefs. Initially conceived as a work of experimental theater, it’s clear that Begotten was not made with mainstream success in mind, as its disconcerting nature made for challenging viewing.

The unsettling and unconventional aesthetic of Begotten meant it was unlike any horror movie I’d ever seen. With graphic depictions of violence that come in terrifying waves throughout its swift 72-minute runtime, Begotten was produced in a manner that gave it aspects of looking like it was made in the 1920s but, being honest, also like something entirely outside of any era. Begotten was a troubling but highly rewarding visual showcase, yet its challenging nature, brutal violence, and surreal style made me happy to let it remain a one-time experience.

3 Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

Directed by Ruggero Deodato

I’ve always been a big fan of the found-footage genre, as it can create an incredibly immersive experience that makes horror movies feel even more terrifying. While this style was used to create effective movies like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, nothing could have prepared me for the unnerving nature of Cannibal Holocaust. As the story of a lost documentary crew and a rescue mission in the Amazon rainforest, Cannibal Holocaust became a truly terrifying experience as they encountered a local cannibalistic tribe.

I was well aware of the controversies surrounding Cannibal Holocaust before I watched it, as the film was so realistic that it became the subject of an obscenity trial after it was released. Cannibal Holocaust felt so realistic that the actors actually had to appear in court to prove they had not really been eaten as depicted onscreen (via Comic Book Resources). While I was fully conscious that it was all fictional when watching, the experience was so intense that I made a vow to myself never to watch it again.

Your Rating

See more : 10 Hulk Movie Quotes That Aged Poorly

10 stars9 stars8 stars7 stars6 star5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review

Your comment has not been saved

Cannibal Holocaust rHorror

Cannibal Holocaust is a controversial 1980 horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato. It follows anthropologist Harold Monroe (Robert Kerman) and his rescue team as they venture into the Amazon jungle to investigate the disappearance of documentary crew that went missing while researching a cannibalistic tribe.

Where to Watch

• stream
• rent
• buy

Not available

Not available

Not available

*Availability in US Director Ruggero Deodato Release Date June 21, 1985 Studio(s) United Artists Distributor(s) United Artists Writers Gianfranco Clerici Cast Robert Kerman , Francesca Ciardi , Perry Pirkanen , Luca Barbareschi Runtime 95 minutes Budget $100 thousand Expand

2 Martyrs (2008)

Directed by Pascal Laugier

Martrys was truly one of the scariest horror movies I have ever seen, and its intense nature and ultra-violent narrative meant I could endure one viewing. As the story of a young woman determined to enact revenge against those who tortured her child, even explaining its story was chilling enough without having to endure what was actually depicted on screen. From French director Pascal Laugier, Martyrs was part of the New Extremity film movement, which embraced movies packed with over-the-top violence and depraved sexual imagery.

I knew Martys was going to be difficult to watch when I first saw it, as I had read reports of viewers collapsing and even vomiting during screenings (via Total Film). The controversy was so great that it even led to the documentary Martyrs vs. Censorship, which addressed the brutality of the film and its reception around the world. As a truly hard-to-endure movie, I was curious to watch Martyrs, but that does not mean I’d subject myself to repeated viewings.

Your Rating

See more : 10 Hulk Movie Quotes That Aged Poorly

10 stars9 stars8 stars7 stars6 star5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review

Your comment has not been saved

Martyrs (2008) RHorror

Martyrs (2008) is a French-Canadian horror film directed by Pascal Laugier which follows the harrowing journey of a young woman seeking revenge for her childhood abduction and subsequent abuse, leading to horrifying and extreme consequences.

Director Pascal Laugier Release Date September 3, 2008 Studio(s) Eskwad , Wild Bunch , TCB Film Distributor(s) Wild Bunch Writers Pascal Laugier Cast Morjana Alaoui , Mylène Jampanoï , Catherine Bégin , Robert Toupin , Patricia Tulasne , Juliette Gosselin , Xavier Dolan , Jean-Marie Moncelet , Jessie Pham , Erika Scott , Louise Boisvert , Isabelle Chasse , Emilie Miskdijan , Tony Robinow , Anie Pascale , Mike Chute , Gaëlle Cohen Character(s) Anna Assaoui , Lucie Jurin , Mademoiselle , Father , Mother , Marie , Antoine , Etienne , Young Lucie , Young Anna , Anna’s Mother (voice) , Creature , Torture Victim , Doctor , Woman Executioner , Executioner , Henchwoman Runtime 99 Minutes Main Genre Horror Expand

1 The Exorcist (1973)

Directed by William Friedkin

I can vividly recall sneaking downstairs after my parents were fast asleep to secretly watch a TV showing of The Exorcist at around ten years old. Even as a young child, I knew that this film had gained a special place in popular culture, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about for myself. This may have been a bad decision, as this supernatural story of occultism, demons, and religious rituals left an undeniable mark on my subconscious, and I had nightmares for weeks.

Watching as the 12-year-old Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair) became possessed by a sinister demon was just too much for a young child to endure, and although I’ve enjoyed the franchise’s sequels and spin-offs, and even since reading William Peter Blatty’s original novel, I’ve never been able to bring myself to rewatch the movie in its entirety. There’s just something about this particular movie that has been imprinted on my brain, and even all these years later, I can still recall that frightened child wishing I’d listened to my parents and just stayed in bed.

Your Rating

See more : 10 Hulk Movie Quotes That Aged Poorly

10 stars9 stars8 stars7 stars6 star5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review

Your comment has not been saved

10/10 The Exorcist RHorrorSupernatural

The Exorcist is a supernatural horror film based on the novel released in 1971 and was directed by William Friedkin. When a young girl is passed by a powerful demon, two Catholic priests are brought to her home to attempt an exorcism to expunge the demon. 

Where to Watch

• stream
• rent
• buy

Not available

Not available

Not available

*Availability in US Director William Friedkin Release Date December 26, 1973 Studio(s) Hoya Productions Distributor(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Writers William Peter Blatty Cast Max Von Sydow , Linda Blair , Lee J. Cobb , Ellen Burstyn , Jason Miller , Kitty Winn , Jack MacGowran Runtime 122 minutes Franchise(s) The Exorcist Sequel(s) The Exorcist: Believer , Exorcist II: The Heretic , The Exorcist III prequel(s) Exorcist: The Beginning , Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist Budget $12 million Main Genre Horror Expand

Sources: How TV Ruined Your Life, Comic Book Resources, Total Film

Source: https://truongnguyenbinhkhiem.edu.vn
Category: Entertainment