19 movies that are hard to understand on the first watch

Modified Jan 30, 2025 16:27 ET

On the set of The Shining - Source: Getty

13) Prisoners

'Prisoners' Germany Premiere - Source: Getty

Prisoners is said to be an emotionally taxing movie according to the viewers. The dark themes of fear, trauma, and desperation can be overwhelming for first-time watchers. The movie intricately weaves multiple plotlines and keeping track of that can be challenging. The ambiguous ending of the movie requires reflecting on the storyline.