Top 20 Most Perfect Movies (1920s–Present) for Getbiggers
1. Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
Why it's here: The ultimate shock film. Pasolini’s adaptation of the Marquis de Sade’s novel is widely regarded as one of the most disturbing and controversial films of all time. Graphic violence, sexual abuse, and dehumanization make it not just disturbing but existentially horrifying.
2. Men Behind the Sun (1988)
Why it's here: This film is based on the real-life atrocities of Unit 731, the Japanese biological warfare unit during WWII. It’s notorious for its brutal depictions of human experimentation and graphic violence, some of which involved real animal cruelty.
3. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
Why it's here: A film known for its disturbing concept: a sadistic doctor surgically joins three people together to form a "human centipede." Its combination of grotesque body horror and shock value makes it one of the most repulsive films ever made.
4. Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
Why it's here: A notorious film for its graphic violence, cannibalism, and animal cruelty. The found footage format gives it a brutal realism that adds to the discomfort.
5. Hereditary (2018)
Why it's here: This modern horror film is terrifying on multiple levels. It combines psychological horror, family trauma, and a slow-burn supernatural element. The shocking moments and devastating emotional impact make it deeply unsettling.
6. Audition (1999)
Why it's here: Takashi Miike’s horror film starts innocently enough but quickly escalates into a psychological and physical nightmare. The brutal violence and the slow buildup to it make it truly horrific.
7. The Exorcist (1973)
Why it's here: A classic of supernatural horror, The Exorcist blends psychological terror with physical horror in a way that still chills audiences today. The imagery, particularly of the possessed Regan, remains haunting.
8. Martyrs (2008)
Why it's here: This French horror film is known for its brutality, torture, and the exploration of human suffering. It delves deep into psychological and physical horror with a narrative that leaves the viewer questioning everything.
9. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Why it's here: While not traditionally considered a "horror" film, its emotional brutality and unflinching depiction of addiction make it one of the most disturbing films ever. The sheer psychological horror of watching the characters descend into madness is unparalleled.
10. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Why it's here: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre redefined horror with its gritty realism, terrifying family of cannibals, and relentless atmosphere of dread. Leatherface’s chainsaw-wielding terror remains iconic.
11. The Shining (1980)
Why it's here: Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a masterpiece of psychological horror, exploring isolation and madness. The sheer unpredictability and the intense atmosphere make it one of the most terrifying films ever.
12. Antichrist (2009)
Why it's here: Lars von Trier’s film mixes psychological horror with explicit body horror, dealing with grief, guilt, and the dark side of human nature. Its shocking imagery and themes of violence and sexual trauma are deeply unsettling.
13. The Descent (2005)
Why it's here: A claustrophobic nightmare, The Descent taps into fears of isolation, darkness, and unknown creatures. It’s a gut-wrenching experience, especially as the characters struggle for survival in a cave system filled with monstrous beings.
14. The Babadook (2014)
Why it's here: A psychological horror that mixes grief with supernatural terror. The slow-building tension and the haunting presence of the Babadook make it dreadfully scary and profoundly unsettling.
15. It (2017)
Why it's here: Stephen King’s novel adaptation is creepy and terrifying, especially in its portrayal of Pennywise, the shape-shifting entity that preys on children. The clown theme taps into a primal fear for many.
16. Raw (2016)
Why it's here: This French-Belgian film blends coming-of-age with body horror, as a young girl develops an insatiable craving for human flesh. The cannibalism and grotesque transformations make it both disturbing and thought-provoking.
17. Inside (2007)
Why it's here: A relentless French horror film about a woman who is stalked by another woman intent on taking her unborn baby. Its brutal violence and intense tension make it one of the most unforgiving horror films.
18. The Ring (2002)
Why it's here: This supernatural thriller introduced a new type of horror with its ghostly imagery, cursed videotape, and the terrifying presence of Samara. It’s a haunting film that lingers long after viewing.
19. The Witch (2015)
Why it's here: A slow-burn folk horror film that draws on the terrifying fears of isolation, religious extremism, and the supernatural. It builds its horror through atmosphere and emotional dread, rather than overt violence.
20. A Serbian Film (2010)
Why it's here: This film is infamous for its graphic sexual violence and extreme content. It’s a deeply disturbing film that pushes boundaries, often causing controversy for its depiction of horrific acts and themes of exploitation.
Honorable Mentions:
The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007)
Eraserhead (1977)
Ichi the Killer (2001)
Funny Games (1997)
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Cronos (1993)
