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Brutal, Not Bloody: 10 Films That Scarred Me Psychologically
Watch at your own risk
Some films don’t just leave you unsettled but carve a scar into your psyche. I’m not talking about stupid things like “Martyrs” or “Frontier(s).” I’m speaking of films that hit you in the soul, not only because of the violent scenes but also because of the hopelessness.
These tapes are not entertainment but a test. By the end, I was left with one absolute certainty: I can never watch these again. Not because they’re bad, but because they worked too well.
Below are 10 of the most violent (not in blood, but in impact) films that I was able to watch only once. Consider this your warning.
Pieces of a Woman, 2020 drama
A young mother loses her baby due to complications during home childbirth. She tries to cope with her grief while juggling her challenging relationships with both her husband and mother.
It is more than just a movie. It’s a painful, almost physical experience. The film mercilessly lays bare the grief that is impossible to put into words. Vanessa Kirby performs an acting feat as a…
