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Movie Suggestions

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Originally posted on r/MovieSuggestions on March 6, 2021. Changed list link to archive link due to the original link now being dead.

Inspired by a list from IMDb, curated by Dr. Unken (https://web.archive.org/web/20210306111226/https://www.imdb.com/list/ls031142976/), I am in search of other films that have a similar tone to the films in that list. You can recommend me anything, even if the film is the same from that list. They can be in any genre and the language can be English or a foreign language.

Examples of such films include:

  • "Martyrs" (2008) (In French with English subtitles)
  • "Funny Games" (1997) (In German with English subtitles)
  • "Possessor" (2020)
  • "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (2011)
  • "You Were Never Really Here" (2017)
  • "Dragged Across Concrete" (2018)
  • "Green Room" (2015)
  • "Manhunter" (1986)
  • "Nightcrawler" (2014)
  • "Kill List" (2011)
  • "Enter the Void" (2009)
  • "Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father" (2008)
  • "Blue Ruin" (2013)
  • "Requiem for a Dream" (2000)
  • "Antichrist" (2009)
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[–] Princess_NoFace@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I’ve heard Studio Ghibli’s “Grave of the Fireflies” is really depressing. I love their movies, but I still haven’t been able to bring myself to watch that film yet.

[–] mrbubblesort@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

It's as depressing as everyone makes it out to be, and yet, it's a movie everyone NEEDS to watch once. It's sad for a reason. It was one of the most beautiful anti-war movies I've ever seen, but I don't think I can bring myself to watch it again.

[–] Remmock@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

If you want to work yourself up to it you could try In This Corner of the World.

If you’re looking for a true story like Grave of the Fireflies but with live action I would recommend Snowy Road.

Tissues, a warm blanket, and post-movie comfort snacks are a must.