What's the most depressing film you've ever watched?

[GhostDriver]

blindswelledrat said:

GhostDriver said:

I've seen 85% of the films mentioned on here, some are close others are like really??

Watch Spanish film Biutiful with Javier Bardem, it makes everyone of the above films look like disney's snow white.

Really is a look into the darkest side of the soul, a study of redemption. BE WARNED IT IS A VERY HARD AND DRAINING FILM TO WATCH, but equally there is something about it that really does have you hooked.

Definitely a film that has stayed with me and will till the end of my days.

Dont believe me? Read the user reviews below...


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1164999/

Agree. On page 2 I said

blindswelledrat said:

The one that stands head and shoulders above there rest for me was Biutiful (with Javier Bardem)
Utterly relentless. I like bleak films but that was one I wanted to scream at the screen "Just give us something FFS"

BSW, didnt see your post, but have noticed we always seem to share the same type of films. Top Man.

Also thought of nil by mouth, not sure if already mentioned.

[steviegunn]

280E said:

Johnny Got his Gun (1971-ish)

Despite starring the amusingly-named Timothy Bottoms, it's pretty turgid going

This is the first film I thought of when I read the topic title, I'd add 1984 with John Hurt as well, grim and utterly depressing.

Edited by steviegunn on Monday 4th January 22:50

[SpudLink]

I was reminded of this thread when listening to this week's Mark Kermode & Simon Mayo podcast. They were discussing films on TV this week. Mayo said, after watching The Mist, you'd watch The Road just to cheer yourself up.
Well, it made me laugh anyway.

[The_Burg]

steviegunn said:

This is the first film I thought of when I read the topic title, I'd add 1984 with John Hurt as well, grim and utterly depressing.

Edited by steviegunn on Monday 4th January 22:50

1984 was brilliant. John Hurt as Winston was amazing.

[RemyMartin]

The_Burg said:

steviegunn said:

This is the first film I thought of when I read the topic title, I'd add 1984 with John Hurt as well, grim and utterly depressing.

Edited by steviegunn on Monday 4th January 22:50

1984 was brilliant. John Hurt as Winston was amazing.

Ditto to the comment, my favourite book of all time is 1984 or HHG2G. The latter being far cheery. Every time I read 1984 I feel melancholic for about a week. Amazing literature and the film translates that the utter despair and hopelessness. To my mind the bleakest end to a story.

[spudgun GB]

I'm surprised there a more than a few here I have never heard of. I shall have to have a look out for a few of them.

Here's a few I'm chucking into the mix.

Downfall- bleakness distilled. Not much joy in that one and one scene in particular is very disturbing.

Silent running- I haven't seen it for many years and don't think I could again. Depressing stuff indeed.

[davebem]

For me it has to be: The Grey Zone

[Narcisus]

Bridge to Terrabithia

[phil-sti]

Threads

[Yorkchimp]

Sophie's Choice
Schindlers List
Son of Saul

I've met some incredible people who have shared stories with me from their lives that match the content of these films and it makes them all the more heartbreaking.

The scene with the red coat in Schindlers List is a haunting piece of genius that is hard to find parallels with in modern film.

[dxg]

The War Zone.

Watched it because I'm a huge fan of Tilda Swinton. Some parts are just unbearable. Tim Roth has a lot to answer for.

[BJG1]

Surprised nobody has mentioned 'Never Let Me Go' - bleak from start to finish, gives you a tiny bit of hope only to snatch it all away again

[Pebbles167]

Watched 'The Grey' recently starring Liam Neeson. That was pretty bleak and depressing. Certainly not a happy film but I liked it and would watch again.

Also watched 'The Revenant' last night which drew me into the desolate landscape. I swear I could actually feel the cold. I didn't love the film but it was very good.

[daddy cool]

BJG1 said:

Surprised nobody has mentioned 'Never Let Me Go' - bleak from start to finish, gives you a tiny bit of hope only to snatch it all away again

I did! Last page (if you have the man-size page count). Great movie. Great, but bleak.

[Morningside]

spudgun GB said:

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Silent running- I haven't seen it for many years and don't think I could again. Depressing stuff indeed.

That had me in tears as a child.

[Moominator]

Savior

[fatboy69]

Pretty Woman.

Utter bks. Hate it.

Crap.

[Europa1]

Blood Diamond

[stephen300o]

The green mile.


Any hangover or 'drunk lad' movie.

[Robbo 27]

The English Patient, fantastic photography but thats all.