20 movies so disturbing that you can't finish them in one go

7) Antichrist (2009)

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Antichrist is a 2009 psychological horror film by Lars von Trier, where a couple, played by Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg, retreat into an inaccessible cabin in the woods after the tragic death of their child. The couple's encounter with pain causes a breakdown of their relationship, followed by heavy anguish and physical disturbance.

It is a composition of chapters concerning the darker aspects of human nature through pain and remorse. Known for graphic and unsettling imagery and symbolic visuals blended with emotional performances, Antichrist premiered at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, where it sparked controversy and elicited shock but received critical recognition, particularly Gainsbourg earning a Best Actress nod.

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