Requiem for a Dream
Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep.
Why you'll love it
The film's depiction of addiction leads to some deeply disturbing sexual situations as the characters spiral out of control.
A Clockwork Orange
Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates
Alex DeLarge and his droogs barbarize a decaying near-future.
Why you'll love it
The film explores disturbing themes of violence and sexual deviance, challenging viewers with its graphic content.
Blue Velvet
Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper
The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.
Why you'll love it
This movie delves into the dark underbelly of suburban America, featuring unsettling sexual content and a haunting atmosphere.
Irreversible
Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel
Events over the course of one traumatic night in Paris unfold in reverse-chronological order as the beautiful Alex is brutally raped and beaten by a stranger in an underpass tunnel.
Why you'll love it
Known for its reverse chronology and a particularly brutal sexual assault scene, the film is a disturbing portrayal of fate and vengeance.
Antichrist
Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Storm Acheche Sahlstrøm
A grieving couple retreat to their cabin in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage, but nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse.
Why you'll love it
Lars von Trier's film is notorious for its graphic and disturbing sexual content, exploring themes of grief and psychological horror.