Statistics About The Most Disturbing Films

In this post, we explore the realm of cinema’s most disturbing films, backed by compelling statistics and ratings from notable platforms such as Ranker, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and more. From controversial classics to modern-day shockers, these movies push the boundaries of storytelling and provoke intense reactions from audiences worldwide.

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""A Serbian Film" is often cited as the most disturbing movie ever made, according to Ranker lists."

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"According to IMDb scoring, Pasolini's "Salo or the 120 Days of Sodom" (1975) has a score of 5.9, despite its disturbing content."

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"The 2002 movie "Irreversible" has a 61% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, despite its intense and disturbing scenes."

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""The Human Centipede" has a 49% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the most disturbing yet moderately popular films."

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""Cannibal Holocaust" (1980) is banned in over 50 countries due to its disturbing content."

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"The 1996 movie "Crash" has a 63% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, despite its unsettling narrative."

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""Martyrs" (2008) is considered by The Guardian readers as one of the most disturbing films."

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"Forbes lists "The Girl Next Door" as one of the most disturbing films of 21st century."

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""Antichrist" (2009) holds a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes despite being one of the most shocking movies."

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""Funny Games" (2007) has a 52% rating on Rotten Tomatoes while being mentioned as one of the most disturbing films."

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""Requiem for a Dream" has an IMDb score of 8.3, despite its disturbing narrative."

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"One of the most controversial films, "Pasolini," has a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes."

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""A Clockwork Orange" (1971) is held as one of the most disturbing films but it holds an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes."

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""Psycho" (1960), often cited amongst the most disturbing films, holds a high IMDb rating of 8.5."

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""The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974) has a high Rotten Tomatoes rating of 88% despite its disturbing nature."

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"The 2007 film "Ichi the Killer" holds a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 64% which is relatively high for a film of disturbing reputation."

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""The Exorcist" (1973), a film that frightened its era, has a 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes."

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""Faces of Death" (1978), one of the most disturbing pseudo-documentaries, only has a 55% Rotten Tomatoes audience score."

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""Begotten" (1991), often cited as a disturbing film, only has an audience score of 66% on Rotten Tomatoes."

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""Last House on the Left" (1972), a disturbing film by Wes Craven, has a solid IMDb score of 6 out of 10."

In conclusion, the statistics reveal a diverse landscape of disturbing films that vary in critical and audience reception. While some films like “A Clockwork Orange” and “Psycho” have garnered high ratings despite their disturbing nature, others such as “A Serbian Film” and “Cannibal Holocaust” face widespread bans and controversy. It is evident that the definition of what constitutes a disturbing film is subjective, with factors like cultural context, viewer preferences, and storytelling techniques influencing the reception of these movies. Despite the unsettling content, these films continue to provoke discussion and push the boundaries of conventional cinema.