There’s no shortage of movie scenes intended to shock, horrify, or disturb audiences, especially within certain genres (horror being a big one). Some scenes, however, have withstood the test of time, almost taking on a life of their own outside the film. Many of the most memorable of these are either physically visceral or emotionally […]
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The 25 Most Horrifying Non-Horror Movies in Cinema History
Despite the name, “horror movies” are not always necessarily the ones that most horrify their viewers. After all, the appeal of horror films usually isn’t their promise to traumatize or emotional scar, but to entertain via the skillful manipulation of fear and suspense. And while some horror films are certainly more extreme than others (Martyrs, […]
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The 25 Most Unlikable Protagonists in Movie History
Many films (and TV shows, especially these days) revolve around an antihero – a character who is, shall we say, lacking in your typical heroic qualities. Some, such as Borat, Dirty Harry, and Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, to name just a few, are oddly likable despite their flaws. The ones on this list are not […]
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The 25 Greatest Movie Antiheroes of All Time
The very structure of dramatic storytelling, dating all the way back to Aristotle, consists of certain rules and expectations to which we’ve all become accustomed. One of the key components of a well-constructed story is the main character, or protagonist. The protagonist is often called the hero, but what happens when the protagonist is not […]
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30 Great Psychopath Movies That Are Worth Your Time
What is a psychopath? The word gets thrown around so casually these days that it’s nearly lost all meaning. Rather than being synonymous with “crazy” or “evil,” however, the term refers to a specific cluster of personality traits coupled with distinct patterns of antisocial behavior. It is not listed in the current version of the […]
10 Reasons Why “Come and See” Is The Best War Movie Ever Made
Released in 1985 to critical acclaim, Elem Klimov’s “Come and See” is not an underrated film – those who see it are quick to recognize its excellence. It is, however, a criminally underseen one, most likely because of where and when it was made (more on that later). Additionally, it has no big stars or […]