Film enthusiasts have confessed that there’s one movie death scene that has ‘stayed with them for years’ and has been labeled the ‘most disturbing’ in cinematic history.
While there are numerous iconic and memorable moments in films, these are often remembered because they are uplifting or profoundly moving.
Darker and more gruesome scenes are typically ones we might prefer to forget, yet they often linger in our minds, as evidenced by a particular Reddit thread.
On the ‘r/movies’ subreddit, one user invited other film aficionados to share what they considered the ‘most disturbing death scene’ they had ever seen.
They wrote: “Someone posted about movie Life (2017) having a very disturbing death scene and that reminded me of that “sick to the stomach” feeling I had while watching it, especially the ending.
“I know that there are many more movies that gave the same feeling but for some reason I can barely remember any and it’s bugging me. And I watched A LOT of movies but I guess my brain is glitched.”
It didn’t take long for other film fans to weigh in with their thoughts on the most disturbing death scenes in cinema history, with one pointing to a movie starring the beloved actor Tom Hanks.
If you immediately thought of the scene of Wilson the volleyball floating away in Cast Away, that’s not the film being referenced.
Instead, the specific scene takes place in a prison during a botched execution.
Indeed, we’re discussing the 2000 film The Green Mile, which also stars Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, and Sam Rockwell.
Reflecting on the intense ‘botched electric chair’ scene, one Reddit user commented: “That one has stuck with me for years. The description in the book is even more horrible.”
Another user concurred, writing: “I feel you on that. It’s crazy how some scenes just linger in your mind long after watching them.
“Movies have a way of hitting you in the gut, especially when they mix emotional depth with brutality.”
The Green Mile is set on death row, where ‘gentle giant’ John Coffey (Duncan) astonishes prison guard Paul Edgecomb (Hanks) with his miraculous healing powers.
When Edgecomb realizes the prisoner’s unique gift, he attempts to prevent his execution.
Although The Green Mile contains scenes that some viewers have found ‘disturbing’, it has also received high acclaim, boasting a Rotten Tomatoes score of 94 percent from viewers.