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30+ Movies That Are So Good But So Emotionally Traumatizing People Can't Stomach Seeing Them For A Second Time

by Sophia

For most people, movies are the best kind of outlet whenever they want to take a break from life. Some people like action movies, some like rom-coms, some like chick flicks, and some are obsessed with movies that can evoke a lot of emotion from you and have you practically fearing for something fictional.

There are people who are kind of addicted to the adrenaline rush of emotions that the scenes on-screen give them, and they always dig those movies that leave them emotionally scarred—because that's when they know that a movie was created with passion and everything great. An excellent movie isn't just a collection of scenes with A-list actors starring in it, it's also the product of an intriguing storyline, exemplary writing, and flawless delivery. 

But there are these movies that surpass the audience's expectations because of how the mind-boggling story was so well executed, that it's so impossible to just move on with your life normally after watching them. And for those who tend to hyper-fixate on fictional characters after finishing a film or series, it usually takes a long time for them to get over what happened in the fictional world—because that's just how big of an impact that TV shows and movies have on us.

It's a beautiful thing, for humans to bond together over something that the human mind created as well. Films are great prompts for people who just want to feel sadness, anger, suspense, love, and all other emotions, even if it means just watching behind a screen, from afar.

That being said, here are some of the best movies that left a lot of people emotionally scarred; at the top of the list of their recommended movies but ones they would never dare to see again—just because it's that good!

1. Tusk (2014)

"Everyone I've ever known who's seen this movie has had a visceral reaction to it, whether it be total disgust, violent anger, or whatever else. I personally think it's one of the must-see movies for those who want to get into B-movie horror, but I would be very concerned if you wanted to watch that shit multiple times." —p1nkl3m0n4d3

2. A Star is Born (2018)

"I can’t believe this wasn't on the original list! I'm happy I saw it once because Bradley Cooper was remarkable, but there are scenes from it that still haunt me and I don’t think I could watch it again." —kelzee05

3. Oldboy (2003)

"It was an absolutely phenomenal film that I can never watch again. Witnessing THAT twist ending was enough to give me permanent 0_0 face whenever I think about it!" —ashleyoftheroses

4. Room (2015)

"Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay were both phenomenal, but it was an emotionally exhausting experience!" —tessmarin

5. Funny Games (1997)

"Those people were not 'funny' in the least, and it really fucked me up when they just moved on to the next house at the end." —jasond42d4442c9

6. Still Alice (2014)

"I saw it for the first time a few weeks ago. It was so raw and real. I can see why Julianne Moore won the Oscar, but it left me with such a deep sadness that I know I’ll never watch it again." —jilll40e854a89

7. Marley and Me (2008)

"As a lover of animals, I could never watch this again without bawling my eyes out. It physically hurt me to watch." —h2creech

8. Parasite (2019)

"The garden party scene was wild, but — as much as I liked this movie — I can’t watch it again." —shariffamawani

9. Bone Tomahawk (2015)

"I’ve said this movie so many times for so many different posts on this website, but it really did fuck me up! It was great to see once, so cool what they did there, but I’ll never watch it again!" —rainaf4e29d925f

10. Les Misérables (2012)

"I had to turn it off the second Gavroche died. The way they shot that scene was horrible, it really showed the pain everyone felt. It could also partly be that my mom wouldn't let me see this until I turned 16, but I really loved the soundtrack, so I basically grew up listening to the characters while having no idea that most of them died. I haven't watched it in years, but I can still remember all of the deaths." —lunalovegood987

11. Just Mercy (2019)

"It's such an important movie to watch, but I cried off and on the whole time. It’s so emotional, especially since it’s a true story and things like that do happen to Black people. A positive ending, but a total rollercoaster. I think about it all the time." —lnicolek012

12. The Neon Demon (2016)

“I was not prepared for it." —carolibal4cfa04881

13. Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009)

"I will never watch it again, and — now that I have children — I'm even more adamant about that." —livlintern

14. Mother! (2017)

"It's a trippy, weird movie, but really good!" —cherylkeswani

15. The Paperboy (2012)

"John Cusack will never be same to me." —serenak4cd31813e

16. The Last King of Scotland (2006)

"Great film, but Forest Whitaker was far too convincing for me." —trilingualmom

17. Million Dollar Baby (2004)

"I saw it once. It was very well-made, but it also made me sick and I don't think I could ever watch it again." —dianaelenac

18. The Lovely Bones (2009)

"Deeply unsettling at times and very sad at others. The movie actually made me go through the stages of grief while I was watching it. Highly, highly recommend, but I won’t watch it again." —ciara15237

19. A Single Man (2009)

"Colin Firth gave a searing, devastating performance — he’s so good, I can’t see it again. I was emotionally drained at the end." —stephanies4bcc536a5

20. 12 Years a Slave (2013)

"Amazing movie, but I’ll never watch it again — especially knowing what happens to Solomon Northup in the end." —murrays3

21. Joker (2019)

"It was so good, but I almost had an anxiety attack in the theater and can’t bring myself to watch it again." —marileib

22. The Passion of the Christ (2004)

"This may be an unpopular opinion, but it just really traumatized me. I can't watch that movie again. It didn't scare me as much as that movie did." —gabbier6

23. Eden Lake (2008)

"If you know, you know." —spaced

24. Prisoners (2013)

"That movie with Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal — oof." —merrifieldgiorgio

25. The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

"This one REALLY got me." —vvinter

26. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)

"I had to watch it in history class in eighth grade, and....well, it's a beautiful film, but I can't watch it again or I'd never finish it due to tears." —ivoryd97

27. The Imitation Game (2014)

"Incredible movie, great performances, but a heartbreaking ending." —christig2

28. The Father (2020)

"It was absolutely brilliant...maybe TOO brilliant, because I don't want to watch it ever again." —adeledazeem

29. The Family Stone (2005)

"It hurts my heart. My mother is still here, but I know I won’t be able to watch this movie once she’s gone, and something about knowing that makes it harder to watch now." —rainaf4e29d925f

30. Hotel Rwanda (2004)

"Great movie, would recommend it to everyone, but once was enough for me." —jaida

31. Hereditary (2018)

"The emotional dinner scene did it for me. Toni Collette’s anguish over her daughter’s death was too much to handle. I watched the movie shortly after my mom died and it was just too raw." —okokimono

32. Glory (1989)

"We watched it in class when I was 12. My teacher wanted us to understand that racism was (and still is) just as pervasive in the North as it is in the South. I’m 26 now, and I haven’t seen it since. I’ll NEVER forget how much that movie gutted me, but it's SO important to see." —sierrao44a157429

33. Sophie’s Choice (1982)

"I can’t even think about it without getting upset." —christine61390

34. Kids (1995)

"That movie bothered me. I hated to think that’s what teens were actually doing." jenniferw486be321c

35. The Wicker Man (1973)

"The original one. Good god." —ritaf3

Any kind of fictional piece is truly a gift, and it allows us to just appreciate what the human mind can conjure out of just thoughts and thin air. That's the beauty of being raw, pure, and just curious about literally everything; it allows us to create worlds with made-up people, with a story that is so true and touching that it just collides with our reality in the most beautiful way ever.

Which of these movies is your favorite? Comment down your thoughts, or share this article for all your movie enthusiasts friends, and family to see!

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