Could anyone who has seen and felt psychologically uncomfortable during Funny Games (1997) suggest similar films? My own suggestions are:

  • Midsommar (2019),
  • Eden Lake (2008),
  • Mother! (2017).
  • ominous ocelot@leminal.spaceEnglish
    10·
    2 months ago

    You mean like Man Bites Dog (original French title: C’est arrivé près de chez vous) a Belgian mockumentary about a serial killer and his film crew?

    • one_old_coder@piefed.socialEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      The parents of the main actor (Benoît Poelvoorde ) played in that movie, and didn’t knew what it was all about. He ended up being a great actor making a lot of funny movies.

      • ominous ocelot@leminal.spaceEnglish
        4·
        2 months ago

        I believe you.

        When I watched it years ago I hated the movie and the director for what he shoved down the audiences throats. But what can I say, the movie stuck with me unlike others that I had forgotten a week later.

      • arsCynic@piefed.socialOPEnglish
        3·
        1 month ago

        Good film. Not really uncomfortable psychologically, but definitely gastronomically. Ugh. The analogy with consumerism is spot on. Thanks again for both suggestions.

      • Bonus@piefed.socialEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        Spoiler: It goes over the top and is very definitely not for everybody. That being said, I never get why anyone gets all serious about it. It’s clearly absurdist satire. It’s just taken to very French dark comedic place.

    • arsCynic@piefed.socialOPEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

      Expected Man Bites Dog to be average, but goddamn this is some excellent film making and acting.

      • ominous ocelot@leminal.spaceEnglish
        2·
        1 month ago

        I did not expect you to enjoy it that much. But good for you. :)

        After all it’s not a bad movie. It’s just disturbing for some, myself included.