Non-horror movies scarier than most horror movies?

[Giganticface]

Originally Posted by shadyJ

No Country For Old Men. Anton Chigurh was a hell of a lot scarier than most horror film antagonists. Most horror movie villains are too cartoonish or implausible to be scary, but Anton.. It's scary to think about crossing paths with a guy like that.

No doubt. Totally agree... and awesome film.

You could make a case this is a horror film, but I didn't consider it to be one when I saw it: Edmond (2005). I thought it was really impactful and seriously messed up at times.

I've seen a few episodes of MSNBC's documentary Lockup that pretty much gave me nightmares.

[neverending]

Edmond is amazing.

[CaraBloodyCara]

Originally Posted by Giganticface

I've seen a few episodes of MSNBC's documentary Lockup that pretty much gave me nightmares.

Lockup and, honestly, all other prison documentaries tend to scare the crap out of me. Even prison stories. I used to work with a guy who went to prison...heard some things that I'll take with me until I'm dead.

War stories kind of hit me where it hurts too.

[Haifisch]

Indeed, war can be scary. Full Metal Jacket was a disturbing film for me, because of Sgt. Pile's transformation and the little twist at the end involving the sniper.

[Bizarre]

I agree with Midnight Express!

[roshiq]

Mysterious Skin (2004)

[Sculpt]

Originally Posted by roshiq

Mysterious Skin (2004)

What's that about?

[Anthropophagus]

Originally Posted by Ferox13

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Agreed,stunning movie

[roshiq]

Originally Posted by Sculpt

What's that about?

Mysterious Skin (2004) is a devastating yet beautiful film that delicately explores the difficult, painful and frequently sensationalized issue of childhood trauma and abuse. The film heightens its haunting theme of lost innocence with such a raw & realistic approach that some may find almost too agonizing to experience. Gordon-Levitt's performance is nothing short of brilliant.

The film already made its deserved place in HDC's official list of Top films of 2000s.

[Sculpt]

Thanks! Looks interesting.