1. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    4,282
    Likes Received:
    5,805
    Location:
    On the Road.

    Need someone to tell me some film titles please!

    Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Lifeline, Dec 24, 2015.

    Huh. I am really strange right now, living in the brain of my villain more than a bit. So I would really appreciate if people would just tell me the hardest to watch war/dark/thriller movies with a psychological bent they have seen.

    I already know and have seen Apocalypse Now, American History X, Flags of our Fathers/Letters from Iwo Jima, Kelly's Heroes, Coherence, Fight Club, The Machinist, Seven, Natural Born Killers, Shutter Island.

    Please don't mention Tarantino films, I know that the man is a genius but I just can't bring myself to watch ;)

    Any other takers? Hope you people will not call the asylum :D
    Usually I am not like that!
     
  2. daemon

    daemon Contributor Contributor

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2014
    Messages:
    1,357
    Likes Received:
    978
    Psycho. It is "darker" than some of the titles you listed and it fits right in with them, but not exactly what I would call "hard to watch". Rather, it is a compelling character study about an insane killer who is a fascinating movie villain.
     
    Lifeline likes this.
  3. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    4,282
    Likes Received:
    5,805
    Location:
    On the Road.
    Thanks, good idea! The title rings a bell and I will check it out :)
     
  4. daemon

    daemon Contributor Contributor

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2014
    Messages:
    1,357
    Likes Received:
    978
    Here are some more movies with great villains who get lots of screen time. Most actually have a villain as the main character.

    The Dark Knight
    The Silence of the Lambs (about on par with Psycho for "fascinating villain")
    A Clockwork Orange (this one is actually hard to watch)
    No Country for Old Men
    Downfall (the main character is real life's most famous villain)
    Monster (a much less famous villain from real life)
    The Shining
    Taxi Driver (slow pace; took me some patience to get through it, but it is worth it for the character study)
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (takes some background reading to appreciate it for its context)
     
  5. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    4,282
    Likes Received:
    5,805
    Location:
    On the Road.
    The villain doesn't need to have lots of screen time. Kelly's Heroes is bloodcurling but there is no such thing as a villain in there. Coherence is about the same. And the war movies are hard for both sides.

    I actually know No Country for Old Men and should have it put up in my list. Clockwork Orange I have watched many, many years back, probably should do it now again. I remember having broken off from Tarantino films afterwards. But maybe I should give it now a try ;)
     
  6. DeadMoon

    DeadMoon The light side of the dark side Contributor

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2014
    Messages:
    817
    Likes Received:
    519
    Location:
    fargo, ND
    For the love of all that is good in movies, watch the ORIGINAL psycho not that God awful remake!!!
     
    daemon and Lifeline like this.
  7. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    4,282
    Likes Received:
    5,805
    Location:
    On the Road.
    I never watch remakes!! The idea :meh:

    Btw I just noticed your location. Should also be in this thread ;)
     
  8. ShannonH

    ShannonH Senior Member Contest Winner 2023

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2015
    Messages:
    471
    Likes Received:
    529
    Location:
    Northern Ireland
    How about 'He Was a Quiet Man'
     
    Lifeline likes this.
  9. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    4,282
    Likes Received:
    5,805
    Location:
    On the Road.
    Check, will watch. Thanks :)
     
  10. NobodySpecial

    NobodySpecial Contributor Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Messages:
    2,075
    Likes Received:
    3,423
    Some of the greats, that I'm surprised haven't been mentioned, The Killing Fields, Hamburger Hill, Blade Runner and Sling blade.
     
    Lifeline likes this.
  11. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    4,282
    Likes Received:
    5,805
    Location:
    On the Road.
    Okay I have heard of Blade Runner, but never of the others. Thanks! :)

    Edit: Will definitely check them out (googled a bit)!
     
    Last edited: Dec 25, 2015
  12. Lea`Brooks

    Lea`Brooks Contributor Contributor

    Joined:
    May 11, 2013
    Messages:
    2,968
    Likes Received:
    2,007
    Location:
    Virginia, United States
    The Cell with Jennifer Lopez. It follows her inside the mind (yes, INSIDE) of a deranged criminal, so it gets pretty twisted.
     
    Lifeline likes this.
  13. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    4,282
    Likes Received:
    5,805
    Location:
    On the Road.
    Ooh good one, thank you for reminding me! I have not yet seen it but was curious about for ages.
     
  14. Cave Troll

    Cave Troll It's Coffee O'clock everywhere. Contributor

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17,922
    Likes Received:
    27,173
    Location:
    Where cushions are comfy, and straps hold firm.
    Primal Fear, it delves into split personality disorder. So does Secret Window.
     
    Lifeline likes this.
  15. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Messages:
    4,282
    Likes Received:
    5,805
    Location:
    On the Road.
    :D Primal Fear is one of my favourites!
    But I have not heard of Secret Window.. will go and check it out! Thanks :)
     
  16. NobodySpecial

    NobodySpecial Contributor Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Messages:
    2,075
    Likes Received:
    3,423
    'Closetland' is a darker scifi/psychological thriller. A good film, if you can find it. There are only two characters; played by Alan Rickman and Madelynn Stow. Can you guess who gets to be the bad guy?
     
  17. Davek74

    Davek74 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    5
    Some great titles above. I'd add a couple of TV shows... Hannibal and true detective (first series of both )
     
  18. Wolfy Snackrib

    Wolfy Snackrib Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    4
    RoboCop (1987) has one epic villain. He's seriously dark, and in my opinion one of the greatest movie villains of all time. Also, try the Korean version of Old Boy. X-Men 3 has possibly the most emotionally powerful moment out of all the X-Men movies to date, when Magneto leaves Mystique behind. Try watching that, and experience the full potency of that scene. People are way too quick to overlook the strengths of the third installment of X-Men 3. It does have the highest stake out of all the X-Men movies, and while people seem to not like how it went in a different direction from Bryan Singer's intended continuation, they also hate its ballsy high stakes. In spite of its flaws, its high stakes was one hell of a strength.
     
  19. Malisky

    Malisky Malkatorean Contributor

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2012
    Messages:
    2,606
    Likes Received:
    4,822
    Location:
    Recalculating...
    You already got some awesome suggestions above so I'll try not to iterate:

    American Psycho, is a story from the perspective of the psycho and a damn good film.
    Apt Pupil
    Lost Highway
    Blue Velvet
    (Yep. No master surpasses Lynch in the psychological aspect for me).
    The usual suspects
    Blood in, blood out
    Pan's Labyrinth
    The Green Mile (although you might have already seen it).
    The Goodfellas

    Not all of these films are entirely connected to the immediate psychology of the villain, but I think that all these villains were very well described and acted.
     
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2016
  20. GingerCoffee

    GingerCoffee Web Surfer Girl Contributor

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2013
    Messages:
    18,385
    Likes Received:
    7,080
    Location:
    Ralph's side of the island.
    I may be misreading the OP but I'd have to say All Quiet on the Western Front meets the criteria.
     
  21. Link the Writer

    Link the Writer Flipping Out For A Good Story. Contributor

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2009
    Messages:
    15,023
    Likes Received:
    9,676
    Location:
    Alabama, USA
    Downfall. In short, it covers the final days of World War II from the POV of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi elite (yes, THAT Hitler and the Nazis.) It's dark, it's horrific and it actually does what no other films dare to do: depict Hitler and his men as somewhat sympathetic -- though obviously evil -- human beings rather than 100% evil monsters.
     
  22. minstrel

    minstrel Leader of the Insquirrelgency Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2010
    Messages:
    10,742
    Likes Received:
    9,991
    Location:
    Near Sedro Woolley, Washington
    You might try Fritz Lang's 1931 film "M", starring Peter Lorre as a child murderer. It's disturbing, and it's the film that put Lorre on the map, so to speak.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice