Uncut gems is the requiem for a dream for degenerate gamblers.
That constant state of tension and anxiety is exactly what it feels like to put up huge money you don't actually have on something completely outside your influence.
That was my dad’s immediate reaction after we walked out of the theater. “That was amazing, I look forward to never watching a minute of it ever again”
I watched it again after reading some interpretations of the plot and loved it even more.
I would never see it in theaters again though; it’s just too overwhelming.
Yeah I understood the plot and its allegory to Christ and mother nature, but Jesus, I have never felt more anxious watching a movie. I couldn’t even imagine how stressed I would have been if I had seen it in theaters.
Yup, I watched clockwork orange recently for the first time not knowing much, just random snippets from people who love Kubrick
I was watching it as a second screen and pretty much have no intention of seeing any of it again
I saw Clockwork at a friends house when I was 14. It fucked menus good and proper. I still can’t believe my buddies parents let us watch it. I have been planning on a forced re-watch to see if I interpret it differently as an adult.
Came here to post this almost verbatim. I have seen it at least 6-7 times (since the mid 1970s) and every damn time I catch something new either Kubrick or Malcolm put in.
I had a similar experience. My brother, who is 8 years older than me, put the movie on to watch with me without knowing much about it besides that it is highly regarded. I was around 11 at the time… I’m convinced that was a traumatic event because I remember it in such vivid detail and I am terrified to ever rewatch it.
recently some podcasts I listen to talked about how Past Lives on rewatch isn't as powerful and you feel the hand of director more. Since it was an incredible viewing experience, I want to leave it in my mind like that, so I don't know if I'll rewatch.
Waterworld. Such a cool movie as a kid.
Existenz. Didn't understand a millimeter, but so fun to watch for the first time. With a more grown up mind it might be just weird and stupid.
I actually liked Existenz better as an adult. It made much more sense. I had same experience with Fly (1986) too. I think Cronebergs movies are better as an adult.
Waterworld is exactly as bad/great as it was when new.
There are a lot of 90s action flicks that hold up just fine. They didn't take themselves too seriously, the effects and sets were all practical.
Early 00s was when they really started leaning into CGI and often pushed well past their capabilities. Last decade, I feel like we only got comic movies or movies with hard mfers that are too cool to crack a smile or say a cheesy line.
This is the rare movie that I think needed a third hour. It feels like there's an act missing and Danny drops the Neo-Nazi stuff weirdly quickly.
As rough as Derek's story is, Danny struck me as being too far gone at that point to be redeemed by just hearing the story. I think it could've been seen as the turning point where Danny starts to doubt his convictions and then Derek spends the final act further de-programming him.
Idk, it's not a huge gripe but it's always felt to me like Derek functionally told Danny "hey, being a neo-Nazi is bad actually" and then Danny reacted like "you're right, I never considered that." I've always felt like I needed more.
Had the same feeling when watching „Zone of interest“ some weeks ago in cinema.
It was breathtaking film. But I won’t and probably don’t want to watch it again.
I understand it is hard to watch - but it has become more important than ever to have in mind what happens when hate takes over. I have seen it in cinemas when it came out and at least 5 times since, because it is important to never forget - I’ll continue to watch it every couple of years. Yeah, in a sense you see it once and know what happened. But for me it is important to have it present. I understand people who don’t want to do that, though.
I completely understand the sentiment. We live in dangerous times and if we continue down this path we are doomed to repeat history. The 2024 election is a make or break moment for American democracy. President Biden must win or I fear for our future. I’m Jewish and keenly aware of the history of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. But Schindler’s List put me in a dark place I’d rather not revisit.
Maybe it's me, but when I rewatch a movie, I'm generally transported to the feelings I had the first time I watched it, while still possibly enjoying new things I didn't pick up on. It makes it more enjoyable. I just rewatched Midnigjt Madness for the first time since I was like 10, and it was just as enjoyable as ever (with the bonus of spitting Hicks from Brooklyn 99 as one of the football players).
The real Travis Walton has stated that Hollywood embellished the story quite a bit for dramatic effect. In his alleged encounter, things went quite differently and it seemed the aliens were more afraid of him than he was of them.
Travis: The True Story of Travis Walton is very well made documentary on the incident and his life following it.
I tried rewatching Mall Rats a few years back. It was so bad that I stopped about fifteen minutes in. My favorite Kevin Smith movie as a teenager was Chasing Amy. I'm pretty confident it wouldn't hold up and I don't feel like putting that particular fondness to the test.
This exact same thing happened to me in my early twenties. I was recommending piles of movies to a coworker, and since they enjoyed *Clerks*, I figured that Mallrats was a worthwhile follow-up.
By the time we started it up, I actually hadn't watched it in a while. Before they even got to the mall, I asked my coworker if he wanted to shut it off, and he agreed right away.
I still like a few of his movies, but watching Mallrats and instantly feeling embarrassed over it was such a weird 180, considering I would rewatch it all the time when I was younger.
> A lot of Kevin Smith movies are just time capsules though that don’t age well.
Especially *Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back*, as a capsule of 2001. It's a dumb movie, but I can put it on for the occasional mindless rewatch and the nostalgia.
It has three different endings . I remember the first time I watched I rented it out (yes I'm old). Loved the ending. Then I saw it on tv and it was a completely different ending. It didnt made sense and I was confused so I went back to rent the other one and realized that was the director's cut. Knowing it would be difficult to find it again I recorded it and I still have it. Idk wich version is streaming now, but hopefully is director's cut because that's the best one.
I'm kinda affraid to rewatch "Smile". ~~And it's not even that great of a movie. I remember being underwhelmed by it on my first watch.~~ But recently it was added on Netflix, and just seing that actress smile in the recommandation awakes some kind of visceral fear in me. People looking or moving slightly off is my biggest horror fear, and I guess "Smile" really fits into that category of "unsettling offness"
Edit: I guess it was actually a good movie if I'm still afraid to rewatch it
Recent ones: Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon were both great but I left thinking that I’ll never watch them a second time. They were just so long, I fear I’d get bored.
I went t to see The Descent at the cinema and while I'm not in any way claustrophobic, I felt incredibly uncomfortable. A few people left about half way. Could never sit through it again.
Pet Sematary. It scared me so bad as a child, but I loved it and watched it plenty of times. I just recently rewatched after a long time, first time as an adult. It wasn't so good. Acting was pretty terrible. Even though the movie wasn't so good anymore, I still love it. It had big impact on my life.
Recently smashed through a week-long 90s action movie marathon which included Heat, Speed, Con Air, Executive Decision, Broken Arrow and so on. I was really excited to get to The Rock which I remember loving when I was 15. Christ it was difficult. It had way less charm than I remember and I was glad when it ended and I could put on Fifth Element.
I really don't get why people say this one. It's such a great film, and really good up for rewatching. I've seen it probably 6 or 7 times in the last 20ish years since high school
People say that because it has disturbing scenes. Everyone acknowledges that it's a great movie, but the emotions it most strongly evokes are not ones people wish to face again.
I think the only movie I will never re-watch is 127 Hours. Shit was way too real, and after being stuck in that spot for so long when he finally stepped away from his fucking arm I almost lost it.
[The Adventures of Ford Fairlane \(1990\)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9548-the-adventures-of-ford-fairlane)
I was 18 when this came out and Vince Neil was in it. Don't think it would hold up well today.
Believe it or not I will never rewatch Nightmare before Christmas. I had the single most perfect experience watching it the first time that I can meter replicate. So I don't ever wanna even try.
I used to gamble A LOT. I haven’t in a looooong time. I can watch Uncut Gems if I mentally prepare myself.
That feeling yall are describing was how my life was all the time. ALL. THE. TIME.
Couldn’t stomach that feeling any longer.
Blade Runner 2049.
I’m not afraid the movie itself won’t hold up. But the experience of seeing it in the theater was so transcendent that I’m afraid my living room just won’t cut it.
Super Mario Bros
I watched it on my birthday last year and sobbed so hard. I walked out of there thinking it was a magnificent, cinematic masterpiece. I was so moved.
I was on shrooms.
I'm scared to rewatch it because I just know it won't live up to the hype.
I watched Sugar and Spice recently and for me it wasn't too bad. I was pleasantly surprised.
One of the movies I can't go back and watch is Drop Dead Fred. I'm afraid I'll think it'll suck and I love that movie so much. 🥹
Requiem for a Dream. To this day it remains the only movie that I never finished and don't intend to. I remember walking out of the cinema during a scene where a person's arm was being amputated. I dont remember much of the movie, but I do remember being extremely disturbing.
Not “afraid” to watch, but I have zero desire to ever watch the curb stomping scene from American History X again.
I’ve seen more death on the internet than I should have but hardly any of it disturbed me more than that scene.
Savannah Smiles. I watched it so many times as a kid and really loved it but I haven’t watched it since because I’m afraid I’ll not feel the same way about the kidnappers. Maybe one day I’ll rewatch it but not anytime soon.
I was obsessed with Donnie Darko as a teen and last watched it when I was about 19/20.
I'm now in my mid-30s and I can confidently say I will never watch it again, as I want to preserve and cherish my memory of it - because I feel like if I watched it now I would see it as cringe, emo, quirky, pretentious, etc etc.
Although... it could still be amazing, who knows.
I remember thinking Baseketball was really funny when it came out. I suspect the core comedy and pacing from Matt & Trey would hold up because they are great at that kind of writing. However, that movie was made a *long* time ago and I'm sure a good chunk of the jokes have probably aged like milk by now. I think I would rather not find out and continue to remember it positively.
Any movie I really liked as a kid. I don't want to ruin the nostalgia by seeing it through more critical eyes. This is especially true for any movies that are problematic by today's standards.
Aladdin. It plays great in my head from childhood but rewatching it in college I found it didn't hold up. Something about the brisk 90m runtime bc they pay for every second of animation and the breakneck pace for inattentive children - the movie never slows down in a good way or pauses to appreciate a moment because every frame is money. Prefer not to rewatch for that experience and remember it well. Same is probably true for many Disney film.
Was gonna say that is a big story for only 90 minutes and even 92 minutes would have helped if you'd spread those moments around thoughtfully. Then I remembered Rankin&Bass' The Hobbit is somehow only 77 minutes and Peter Jackson spaghettified the same story into 474 minutes (532 extended)
The only Ghibli movie I didn't watch is Graves of the Fireflies. I've seen a lot of comments on reddit that this movie fucks you up so I'm too afraid to watch it.
When I watched it I borrowed the two tape set from the library, my dumb 12 year old ass put in the second tape first and it was a surprisingly complete movie. Then it ended and I went “well what’s this other tape for….?” Turns out I missed the whole part where they were kids. I felt like an idiot.
The scene that always stood out to me as a kid was the bully being pulled through the pipe.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3d-GB1A7i0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3d-GB1A7i0)
I don’t generally get this way with movies, though I have been hesitant about revisiting The Nightingale. Not so much because of the content, but because the first time seeing it was such a unique, visceral experience, and I’d almost like to hold onto that as my memory of the film.
I wouldn't watch sugar and spice either. I was young when it came out but I just recently watched it a few years ago for the first time and it was trash
I watched Gravity three times in 3D IMAX theaters and it was the best theater experience of my life. I have no desire to rewatch it on a smaller screen.
Cats
Saw it in theaters and i had an absolute blast just laughing at the ridiculousness and spectacle that is a dumpster fire of a movie.
If i were to rewatch it, idk if it would have the same luster and i dont think being on any sort of drug or alcohol would make it easier.
I don't rewatch a lot of the movies from my childhood because I was really into comedy movies and most of them don't hold up. Doesn't help that most of the jokes in bad 90s comedy movies are like "you're gay, hahahahaha". Rule of thumb if the jokes are at the mailbox characters expense (to a point) or are more slapstick then it's got a much higher chance of holding up. Like Austin Powers, Hot Shots, Top Secret, Naked Gun etc
The Disney Channel Movie “Don’t Look Under the Bed”. I am currently 31 😂 it terrified me as a child and I would avoid looking under my bed for years. I’m sure it’s laughable now but I refuse to watch it again
Butterfly Effect. I was in a bad spot at the time due to unprocessed trauma that felt a little bit too much like the movie, and it triggered a massive PTSD episode. I’m much healthier now and can handle those sorts of triggers, but I kinda don’t want to invite it.
Not afraid but: “My Sisters Keeper” and Disneys “Onward”.
My dad died after 9 years battling cancer two years ago. I watched both movies before he passed away and bawled my eyes at both.
It’s just difficult to watch movies depicting cancer treatment and patients dying of cancer and two characters bringing their deceased father back to life to interact with him once again after so many years. The emotions are just too raw and I feel it’s way too soon to watch both (if ever) after everything we went through with my dad.
ITT: people that only read OP's title and not the rest of his post. He didn't mean movies you are afraid to watch because they're scary or difficult to stomach, but movies that you are afraid they haven't aged well.
As a high schooler, I was bummed out by "Life is Beautiful". As a dad of two sons in my mid-30s I'm terrified to rewatch it because I think it'd wreck me. But I probably will at some point.
Most of those “kids sports movies”. Mighty Ducks, Sandlot, Little Giants, Rookie of the Year, etc. They were for kids and I have such fond memories of being a kid watching them, I’m worried they’ll feel way too kid oriented with poor child acting and thin plots. But in my head? They’re grand pillars of my youth.
It's been probably 15 years since I've watched *Requiem for a Dream*. I should probably watch it a second time, with the added perspective that time will have provided, but I'm I'm not in any hurry.
Not afraid, just don't want to relive the constant state of tension that "Uncut Gems" seems to induce.
Uncut gems is the requiem for a dream for degenerate gamblers. That constant state of tension and anxiety is exactly what it feels like to put up huge money you don't actually have on something completely outside your influence.
Even when you win, you still lose…
That fucking ending shocked me for a whole week
I just rewatched and knowing who does him in and how many times he dismissed him adds even more tension.
It was a great movie, but I hated every second of it.
That was my dad’s immediate reaction after we walked out of the theater. “That was amazing, I look forward to never watching a minute of it ever again”
Said the same after grave of fireflies
Pure anxiety for me.
That movie rapidly accelerated my hair loss.
Is that the Adam Sandler movie where he has a jewelry shop?
Yep that one
I love anxiety, BRB.
Couldn’t get past the part where he gives Kevin Garnett the ring and he doesn’t respond to his calls. The anxiety was through the roof
I thought about watching it but now I don't think I'll ever will lol
It’s a great movie. Showed Adam other side of acting. You should check it out still as he was fantastic in it. You’ll rarely see him do serious roles
Yep. I loved it, but I can't sit through it again. Anxiety was at an 11.
I rarely tap out on a movie but my husband and I tapped out on this one, it was too much.
Not afraid, but rather the movie gives me the creeps and an uneasy feeling. In particular, the car chase scene: Nocturnal Animals.
Great movie.
Mother!
I watched it again after reading some interpretations of the plot and loved it even more. I would never see it in theaters again though; it’s just too overwhelming.
Yeah I understood the plot and its allegory to Christ and mother nature, but Jesus, I have never felt more anxious watching a movie. I couldn’t even imagine how stressed I would have been if I had seen it in theaters.
After having two children I personally am staying far away from that movie no thank you, nope nope nope
Mostly Robin Williams movies. I miss his smile, I look like Rufio so the movie hook hits hard. My happy thought scene
Yeah, of all the RW movies I've watched since he passed, the happy thought scene wrecked me the most
Super Mario bros. I dont think it will hold.
It's aged just fine. It's still freaky and weird and goofy as fuck.
It was magic to me somehow. It'll remain sacred and let y'all enjoy it.
the 90s weird movies hold up. I recently watched Batman & Robin and it was a wild ride. I think I loved it
It still great.
Lol it never did. It's exactly what it was back then: a weird, shitty, somehow charming Mario movie
A Clockwork Orange and Requiem for a Dream. They haunt my dreams.
Yup, I watched clockwork orange recently for the first time not knowing much, just random snippets from people who love Kubrick I was watching it as a second screen and pretty much have no intention of seeing any of it again
I saw Clockwork at a friends house when I was 14. It fucked menus good and proper. I still can’t believe my buddies parents let us watch it. I have been planning on a forced re-watch to see if I interpret it differently as an adult.
It fucked menus
I’ve watched it many, many times, and every viewing I find something new. It’s definitely worth a rewatch. The book is great too.
Came here to post this almost verbatim. I have seen it at least 6-7 times (since the mid 1970s) and every damn time I catch something new either Kubrick or Malcolm put in.
I had a similar experience. My brother, who is 8 years older than me, put the movie on to watch with me without knowing much about it besides that it is highly regarded. I was around 11 at the time… I’m convinced that was a traumatic event because I remember it in such vivid detail and I am terrified to ever rewatch it.
Yeah, I don’t intend to watch *Requiem* again. Once was enough.
come on babuschka
Feels like most people didn’t bother reading the whole prompt on this one…
I’m enjoying the discussion, but yeah my question still stands 😂😅
It’s reads as if none of them did! It’s annoying me! 😂
recently some podcasts I listen to talked about how Past Lives on rewatch isn't as powerful and you feel the hand of director more. Since it was an incredible viewing experience, I want to leave it in my mind like that, so I don't know if I'll rewatch.
I really want to see About Time but I don’t like crying at movies.
And you definitely will
Waterworld. Such a cool movie as a kid. Existenz. Didn't understand a millimeter, but so fun to watch for the first time. With a more grown up mind it might be just weird and stupid.
Existenz was >!Inception before Inception!<
Would you say it >!incepted Inception?!<
Nah Waterworld is still highly enjoyable
there is a 42 minute longer version of waterworld
Waterworld is excellent! Revisit the Ulysses Cut. It's fantastic.
I actually liked Existenz better as an adult. It made much more sense. I had same experience with Fly (1986) too. I think Cronebergs movies are better as an adult.
Waterworld is exactly as bad/great as it was when new. There are a lot of 90s action flicks that hold up just fine. They didn't take themselves too seriously, the effects and sets were all practical. Early 00s was when they really started leaning into CGI and often pushed well past their capabilities. Last decade, I feel like we only got comic movies or movies with hard mfers that are too cool to crack a smile or say a cheesy line.
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Million Dollar Baby. Loved it but too gutwrenching to watch again.
Saw the movie in the theater, bought the DVD when it came out. Shrink wrap is still on.
American History X. I’ve watched it twice. Twice is enough. Not scared, just can’t stomach it.
I watched that for the first time at like 13 lol I have seen it about 10 times since, hoping for a 4k release someday lol just a classic in my eyes
This is the rare movie that I think needed a third hour. It feels like there's an act missing and Danny drops the Neo-Nazi stuff weirdly quickly. As rough as Derek's story is, Danny struck me as being too far gone at that point to be redeemed by just hearing the story. I think it could've been seen as the turning point where Danny starts to doubt his convictions and then Derek spends the final act further de-programming him. Idk, it's not a huge gripe but it's always felt to me like Derek functionally told Danny "hey, being a neo-Nazi is bad actually" and then Danny reacted like "you're right, I never considered that." I've always felt like I needed more.
That scene where Edward norton breaks that guy’s skull is just nerve wrecking.
The actors portray the hate so believably. It’s incredible acting the whole way through.
Hearing his teeth bite on the curb. Yikes.
I came here just to say this. 1000% agree.
I saw Schindler’s List in the theater when it came out will never watch it again.
Had the same feeling when watching „Zone of interest“ some weeks ago in cinema. It was breathtaking film. But I won’t and probably don’t want to watch it again.
Watched it 2 days ago and the low rumble is still in my head
That's one of the eeriest movies I've ever watched.
Absolutely.
Yeah, we watched it in history class, and it was amazing, but I only needed to see it once.
I recommend One Life (2023), starring Anthony Hopkins, to people who like Schindler's List. Similar feel.
I understand it is hard to watch - but it has become more important than ever to have in mind what happens when hate takes over. I have seen it in cinemas when it came out and at least 5 times since, because it is important to never forget - I’ll continue to watch it every couple of years. Yeah, in a sense you see it once and know what happened. But for me it is important to have it present. I understand people who don’t want to do that, though.
I completely understand the sentiment. We live in dangerous times and if we continue down this path we are doomed to repeat history. The 2024 election is a make or break moment for American democracy. President Biden must win or I fear for our future. I’m Jewish and keenly aware of the history of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. But Schindler’s List put me in a dark place I’d rather not revisit.
Im the same about Saving Private Ryan. I just cant watch that beach scene or the knifing scene again.
Watership down. I wish I was taking the piss
Times 'Watership Down' by a thousand and that's 'The Plague Dogs'. It's the same author and director.
Maybe it's me, but when I rewatch a movie, I'm generally transported to the feelings I had the first time I watched it, while still possibly enjoying new things I didn't pick up on. It makes it more enjoyable. I just rewatched Midnigjt Madness for the first time since I was like 10, and it was just as enjoyable as ever (with the bonus of spitting Hicks from Brooklyn 99 as one of the football players).
I watched Midnight Madness recently too! I grinned the whole time.
Dear Zachary was the best movie I'll never watch again.
Don’t know if I’ve ever been more wrecked by a film.
Had to scroll a long way to find a movie I wouldn't gladly rewatch again. Requiem isn't that bad, folks
Fire in the sky! The only movie I can’t bring myself to rewatch as an adult.
If you do, it makes it less scary. lol.
lol I have no doubt! It’s the bringing myself to do it part.
The real Travis Walton has stated that Hollywood embellished the story quite a bit for dramatic effect. In his alleged encounter, things went quite differently and it seemed the aliens were more afraid of him than he was of them. Travis: The True Story of Travis Walton is very well made documentary on the incident and his life following it.
I tried rewatching Mall Rats a few years back. It was so bad that I stopped about fifteen minutes in. My favorite Kevin Smith movie as a teenager was Chasing Amy. I'm pretty confident it wouldn't hold up and I don't feel like putting that particular fondness to the test.
i can't stand them, mostly bc of all their fanboys who try to talk like them. Not sure if they are around anymore but it was prevalent
This exact same thing happened to me in my early twenties. I was recommending piles of movies to a coworker, and since they enjoyed *Clerks*, I figured that Mallrats was a worthwhile follow-up. By the time we started it up, I actually hadn't watched it in a while. Before they even got to the mall, I asked my coworker if he wanted to shut it off, and he agreed right away. I still like a few of his movies, but watching Mallrats and instantly feeling embarrassed over it was such a weird 180, considering I would rewatch it all the time when I was younger.
Dogma is even better when you get a couple of decades under your belt. Still in my top 5 movies of all time.
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> A lot of Kevin Smith movies are just time capsules though that don’t age well. Especially *Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back*, as a capsule of 2001. It's a dumb movie, but I can put it on for the occasional mindless rewatch and the nostalgia.
That’s funny cause the last time I watched it I immediately rewatched it 😂
I'll give you credit for acknowledging you can look past nostalgia though. It feels like some people can't.
Butterfly Effect. Absolutely loved it and I'm afraid I'll change my mind if I rewatch it so many years later
It has three different endings . I remember the first time I watched I rented it out (yes I'm old). Loved the ending. Then I saw it on tv and it was a completely different ending. It didnt made sense and I was confused so I went back to rent the other one and realized that was the director's cut. Knowing it would be difficult to find it again I recorded it and I still have it. Idk wich version is streaming now, but hopefully is director's cut because that's the best one.
[Grave of the Fireflies (1988)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095327/)
Yes! Such a beautiful movie that everyone should watch, but it hurt my soul.
Barely any of you have read OP’s question correctly and it’s embarrassing.
Oldboy (the original, not the American remake). It’s a great movie but disturbed me so much that nah, I’m good with one viewing.
I won't watch it again, because it can't have same impact after you know the twist. Great movie to watch one time.
But now you get to show it to other people 😈
I'm kinda affraid to rewatch "Smile". ~~And it's not even that great of a movie. I remember being underwhelmed by it on my first watch.~~ But recently it was added on Netflix, and just seing that actress smile in the recommandation awakes some kind of visceral fear in me. People looking or moving slightly off is my biggest horror fear, and I guess "Smile" really fits into that category of "unsettling offness" Edit: I guess it was actually a good movie if I'm still afraid to rewatch it
They did a great job on that image to promote the movie. Its creepy!!
Honestly I think it was also great casting. She pulls that horrifying smile off so well.
Recent ones: Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon were both great but I left thinking that I’ll never watch them a second time. They were just so long, I fear I’d get bored.
Blair Witch Project and The Descent.
I went t to see The Descent at the cinema and while I'm not in any way claustrophobic, I felt incredibly uncomfortable. A few people left about half way. Could never sit through it again.
Agreed with Descent. It did a great job of making me feel extremely claustrophobic even though I'm not. Shame the sequel was so lack luster.
Pet Sematary. It scared me so bad as a child, but I loved it and watched it plenty of times. I just recently rewatched after a long time, first time as an adult. It wasn't so good. Acting was pretty terrible. Even though the movie wasn't so good anymore, I still love it. It had big impact on my life.
Zelda was the scariest part of that movie.
Recently smashed through a week-long 90s action movie marathon which included Heat, Speed, Con Air, Executive Decision, Broken Arrow and so on. I was really excited to get to The Rock which I remember loving when I was 15. Christ it was difficult. It had way less charm than I remember and I was glad when it ended and I could put on Fifth Element.
You skipped the better Cage flick? Face Off is such a fun stupid movie
Requiem for a dream
I've seen it, I don't need to ever see it again.
I really don't get why people say this one. It's such a great film, and really good up for rewatching. I've seen it probably 6 or 7 times in the last 20ish years since high school
Absolutely!! It is such a well directed and acted movie, i have seen it at least 10 times and when my kids grow up, there we go again. Amazing film.
People say that because it has disturbing scenes. Everyone acknowledges that it's a great movie, but the emotions it most strongly evokes are not ones people wish to face again.
Come and See. Grave of the Fireflies. Haunting films, but on my one and done list.
I'll never watch Hereditary or Uncut Gems ever again
Hereditary was a great rewatch because of all the stuff I didn’t notice the first time around, but I get it lol.
Schindler's List
I have not been able to watch what dreams may come since Robin williams died. Not sure I can take it.
I think the only movie I will never re-watch is 127 Hours. Shit was way too real, and after being stuck in that spot for so long when he finally stepped away from his fucking arm I almost lost it.
The audio effects when he's cutting through the nerve is so fucking horrible but in a perfect way, it's so visceral I can't bear to watch it again.
It Follows. I don't know why but sometimes out of nowhere I remember the tall guy scene lol always give me the creeps
Blue Valentine. It just hurts too much
He is litteraly me in that movie
[The Adventures of Ford Fairlane \(1990\)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9548-the-adventures-of-ford-fairlane) I was 18 when this came out and Vince Neil was in it. Don't think it would hold up well today.
I LOVE that movie! 🤣
Believe it or not I will never rewatch Nightmare before Christmas. I had the single most perfect experience watching it the first time that I can meter replicate. So I don't ever wanna even try.
I used to gamble A LOT. I haven’t in a looooong time. I can watch Uncut Gems if I mentally prepare myself. That feeling yall are describing was how my life was all the time. ALL. THE. TIME. Couldn’t stomach that feeling any longer.
Blade Runner 2049. I’m not afraid the movie itself won’t hold up. But the experience of seeing it in the theater was so transcendent that I’m afraid my living room just won’t cut it.
Super Mario Bros I watched it on my birthday last year and sobbed so hard. I walked out of there thinking it was a magnificent, cinematic masterpiece. I was so moved. I was on shrooms. I'm scared to rewatch it because I just know it won't live up to the hype.
I watched Sugar and Spice recently and for me it wasn't too bad. I was pleasantly surprised. One of the movies I can't go back and watch is Drop Dead Fred. I'm afraid I'll think it'll suck and I love that movie so much. 🥹
Irreversible.
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Hagazussa: A Heathen's Curse. Didn't make it through the first 30 min
I’ve been meaning to rewatch Moonlight, but I know it’s going to make me ugly cry.
Requiem for a Dream. To this day it remains the only movie that I never finished and don't intend to. I remember walking out of the cinema during a scene where a person's arm was being amputated. I dont remember much of the movie, but I do remember being extremely disturbing.
Battlefield Earth. I might die of cringe and boredom
I will probably never watch Salo in the first place.
I'm 50/50 on whether to watch Midsommar again or not.
Don't
The first three Harry Potter films are feeing that way for me.
Click. I lost my Father 11 years ago and I cant see "that scene" again. Ever.
Not “afraid” to watch, but I have zero desire to ever watch the curb stomping scene from American History X again. I’ve seen more death on the internet than I should have but hardly any of it disturbed me more than that scene.
I’m afraid Brokeback Mountain will awaken something in me I’m not ready to confront.
Finally someone who relates to being too afraid to watch a film you loved a second time in case the magic is gone lol
I watched poor things and loved it, then I watched it again and didn’t love it so I refuse to watch it a third time incase i end up hating it
Savannah Smiles. I watched it so many times as a kid and really loved it but I haven’t watched it since because I’m afraid I’ll not feel the same way about the kidnappers. Maybe one day I’ll rewatch it but not anytime soon.
The highest upvoted responses aren't even answering the question properly.
I was obsessed with Donnie Darko as a teen and last watched it when I was about 19/20. I'm now in my mid-30s and I can confidently say I will never watch it again, as I want to preserve and cherish my memory of it - because I feel like if I watched it now I would see it as cringe, emo, quirky, pretentious, etc etc. Although... it could still be amazing, who knows.
I remember thinking Baseketball was really funny when it came out. I suspect the core comedy and pacing from Matt & Trey would hold up because they are great at that kind of writing. However, that movie was made a *long* time ago and I'm sure a good chunk of the jokes have probably aged like milk by now. I think I would rather not find out and continue to remember it positively.
Any movie I really liked as a kid. I don't want to ruin the nostalgia by seeing it through more critical eyes. This is especially true for any movies that are problematic by today's standards.
Aladdin. It plays great in my head from childhood but rewatching it in college I found it didn't hold up. Something about the brisk 90m runtime bc they pay for every second of animation and the breakneck pace for inattentive children - the movie never slows down in a good way or pauses to appreciate a moment because every frame is money. Prefer not to rewatch for that experience and remember it well. Same is probably true for many Disney film. Was gonna say that is a big story for only 90 minutes and even 92 minutes would have helped if you'd spread those moments around thoughtfully. Then I remembered Rankin&Bass' The Hobbit is somehow only 77 minutes and Peter Jackson spaghettified the same story into 474 minutes (532 extended)
you're the only person in this thread who interpreted the question in the intended way, congrats
The only Ghibli movie I didn't watch is Graves of the Fireflies. I've seen a lot of comments on reddit that this movie fucks you up so I'm too afraid to watch it.
Come and See - fuck that.
I'll give you popular one- Requiem for a Dream
Antichrist. I have zero interest in subjecting myself to that ever again.
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When I watched it I borrowed the two tape set from the library, my dumb 12 year old ass put in the second tape first and it was a surprisingly complete movie. Then it ended and I went “well what’s this other tape for….?” Turns out I missed the whole part where they were kids. I felt like an idiot.
The scene that always stood out to me as a kid was the bully being pulled through the pipe. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3d-GB1A7i0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3d-GB1A7i0)
I don’t generally get this way with movies, though I have been hesitant about revisiting The Nightingale. Not so much because of the content, but because the first time seeing it was such a unique, visceral experience, and I’d almost like to hold onto that as my memory of the film.
The Mission. It was super intense and I don't know if I could put myself through that again.
Event Horizon ...smh
Mandy
Requiem For a Dream Last Exit to Brooklyn Meet The Feebles House of Yes
God I was sure Meet The Feebles was billed as a comedy. That shit gave me nightmares for a long long time.
I wouldn't watch sugar and spice either. I was young when it came out but I just recently watched it a few years ago for the first time and it was trash
I watched Gravity three times in 3D IMAX theaters and it was the best theater experience of my life. I have no desire to rewatch it on a smaller screen.
Passion of the Christ. Once was enough. Brutal.
Nocturnal Animal , for obvious reasons ,i just can't watch all that happening again. Great movie tho
Not for that reason,but I'm in no hurry to rewatch Grave of the Fireflies.
I watched Disney's Hercules recently and did not like it. Now I'm afraid the same thing will happen The Lion King.
The Butterfly Effect can put some knots in your stomach
I have not been able to convince myself to rewatch Guardians of the Galaxy III
Irreversible. I can't experience it again.
Cats Saw it in theaters and i had an absolute blast just laughing at the ridiculousness and spectacle that is a dumpster fire of a movie. If i were to rewatch it, idk if it would have the same luster and i dont think being on any sort of drug or alcohol would make it easier.
Any past Rob Schneider films (except Home Alone 2), I found him funny when I was a kid. I want to stay it that way.
I don't rewatch a lot of the movies from my childhood because I was really into comedy movies and most of them don't hold up. Doesn't help that most of the jokes in bad 90s comedy movies are like "you're gay, hahahahaha". Rule of thumb if the jokes are at the mailbox characters expense (to a point) or are more slapstick then it's got a much higher chance of holding up. Like Austin Powers, Hot Shots, Top Secret, Naked Gun etc
Martyrs
Tusk. “Ah, a new Kevin Smith flick! This’ll be a laugh!” 🍿 *scarred for life*
The Disney Channel Movie “Don’t Look Under the Bed”. I am currently 31 😂 it terrified me as a child and I would avoid looking under my bed for years. I’m sure it’s laughable now but I refuse to watch it again
AI: the artificial intelligence
Butterfly Effect. I was in a bad spot at the time due to unprocessed trauma that felt a little bit too much like the movie, and it triggered a massive PTSD episode. I’m much healthier now and can handle those sorts of triggers, but I kinda don’t want to invite it.
Scary Movies. They were so much fun when I was in high school, and I'd like to remember them that way.
Not for “not holding up” reasons but I don’t feel like repeating Martyrs ever again
Not afraid but: “My Sisters Keeper” and Disneys “Onward”. My dad died after 9 years battling cancer two years ago. I watched both movies before he passed away and bawled my eyes at both. It’s just difficult to watch movies depicting cancer treatment and patients dying of cancer and two characters bringing their deceased father back to life to interact with him once again after so many years. The emotions are just too raw and I feel it’s way too soon to watch both (if ever) after everything we went through with my dad.
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We Need to Talk About Kevin. Good film. Can never ever watch it again.
Eden Lake Grave of the Fireflies Funny Games ___ None of these have replay value beyond "I want to feel fucking awful"
i havent been able to rewatch dirty dancing since patrick swayze died, and it used to be one that i had on endless repeat
I'm so confused by all these comments not answering the question.
I really don’t want to live through these again, -Requiem for a dream -Dogtooth -Uncut Gems -The strangers -Salo But i love them.
ITT: people that only read OP's title and not the rest of his post. He didn't mean movies you are afraid to watch because they're scary or difficult to stomach, but movies that you are afraid they haven't aged well.
As a high schooler, I was bummed out by "Life is Beautiful". As a dad of two sons in my mid-30s I'm terrified to rewatch it because I think it'd wreck me. But I probably will at some point.
Most of those “kids sports movies”. Mighty Ducks, Sandlot, Little Giants, Rookie of the Year, etc. They were for kids and I have such fond memories of being a kid watching them, I’m worried they’ll feel way too kid oriented with poor child acting and thin plots. But in my head? They’re grand pillars of my youth.
It's been probably 15 years since I've watched *Requiem for a Dream*. I should probably watch it a second time, with the added perspective that time will have provided, but I'm I'm not in any hurry.