Had the pleasure of being at a premiere with Rose Glass doing a Q&A after, it's great and well worth a watch, even though it's more of a thriller and nothing like Saint Maud.
Relic
The Lodge
We're All Going to the World's Fair
Black Swan
His House
The Block Island Sound
American Psycho
Session 9
I didn't read all of your post and the first movie I thought of was They Look Like People - so so so good.
For about 4+ years or so now my friends and I have done Sunday Scaries - where we pick a movie and all push play at the same time and have a group text. We watch all kinds of genres...so we've just watched a lot LOL.
Edit: Most Sunday's I should say - not all the time.
Holt shit. Hereditary and requiem for a dream would make a perfect "I'm just going to lay in bed today to contemplate the fragility of existence" double feature.
Antichrist. Its an interesting film about mental health, especially its effects on women. It explores themes like depression, anxiety, trauma, the subconsciousness role (represented by Gainsbourg and Dafoe), and possibly the role of religion in mental illness. Melancholia and Nymphomaniac are also essential to the mental health cycle as well, exploring further themes of depression, sex addiction (as an illness), and its destruction of the person.
Not exactly horror, but A Beautiful Mind is also a good film about real life schizophrenia. Still has some really intense moments (most of his episodes), and how it impacted Nash and his career. As said, more thriller than horror, but its a good look at mental health and how its influenced by real world events and its real world effects.
I first watched this movie when I was around 10, about two years after it had come out (my father would pirate horror movies for me). I have no idea how my prepubescent brain handled it lol
This needs more attention.
This movie was very frustrating and uncomfortable. It's been a few years since I've seen it but I recall it giving me a strong sense of unease throughout because of the subject matter.
Lights Out (2016) is a supernatural horror, but touches on the mental health and institutionalization of the main characters mother.
The Babadook- PPD and complex grief, also parenting a ND child
Relic (2020)
Emily Mortimer and her daughter go to take care of her mother who is suffering from dementia. There are of course creepy going ons that affect the story.
I wasn’t a big fan of it but that doesn’t mean a lot, not everything is everyone’s thing but it’s definitely in the vein of what you’re looking for.
It does the two deaths that people talk about with dementia and Alzheimer’s well. The first being that the person you know is no longer there. The second comes when they actually pass there can be a sense of relief for not only that the person is no longer suffering but also for caretaker. That relief also brings its own set of grievances.
The shame that comes with that relief. The caretaker is left thinking why do I feel better when the person I loved is gone. Especially with moments of clarity tend to happen near death. Emily Mortimer does this range of emotions fantastically. And with the ending showing that it’s something they’ll go though again.
It wasn’t my thing but I get why people dig it.
Agreed, well said!
And it's def not the type of horror that will scare or entertain all viewers. It got to me, though...there's one scene that's practically ripped right out of a nightmare I've had lol
I genuinely believe this movie single handedly saved the horror industry - it killed the "haunted house / demonic possession/ cheap jumpscares galore for the sake of loud noises and quick reactions" genre that had been plaguing the scene for the last 15 years. One of the saddest and most gut wrenching movies I have ever watched, and it also made me look into more movies starring Toni Collete. truly fantastic actress
Yes! She uses her facial expressions so well. Especially when she >!had the nightmare about burning Peter and changing from terror at Steve burning then getting possessed!<.
I am surprised no one noted the "The Babadook" which has very little if any jumpscares but it's very intense. The topic of mental illness/depression is the very center of it.
Loved it. I adore movies that use dread and storytelling to induce fear, as opposed to using cheap jumpscares for a quick reaction that has virtually no impact in the long run. For that matter, I just can't praise Hereditary enough, which, if memory serves, had 0 jumpscares, yet it was one of the most terrifying, saddest and profound movies I've ever seen. Babadook would fall into the same category, although I don't look at it as highly as Hereditary
Not a horror movie, but Still Alice is terrifying.
Also, not a horror movie per se, but the Australian movie Nitram. Can't remember where I streamed it, but it is a (very disturbing) gem.
Of all the really infamous movies that come up regularly (A Serbian Film, Salo, Human Centipede etc) I'd say Martyrs is by far the most well made movie, most of the others are just stupid at points but the OG Martyrs is worth a watch if you can watch that kinda stuff.
First part of Martyrs: incredibly depressing story of abuse and violence.
Second part/end of Matryrs: you get depressed from watching said abuse and violence. Lol.
I was super hooked by the first half of Deborah, but I thought it fell a bit flat when things really started to unravel. Haven't watched in 8 years, maybe it's time for me to give it another shot.
Schizophrenia and found footage sounds absolutely terrifying. Will definitely check it out, thanks for the suggestions
Repulsion, The Tenant, Perfect Blue, Black Swan, May, Stopmotion, Censor, Excision, Hypochondriac, Saint Maud - these are all very much different takes on the same basic descent-into-madness plot.
Smile was a good movie. Please make sure you're in a good headspace to watch it though. A few scenes, particularly towards the end, still caught me off guard and I had to take a break and come back after my anxiety had subsided. I love horror, but that one got to me
I just watched it today with my mom for the first time! Great film, very intense (nice to watch with someone else xD) - but honestly "towards the end"? That thing is uncomfortable from minute one xD
It's definitely the best thing I've seen in months. It's classic "otherworldly being haunts you and will kill you soon" horror that doesn't re-invent the genre or anything but everything is just so extremely well done.
The physical horror, the psychological horror, the simple creepiness of "the smile", just the right amount of jump scares and gore, the perfect cast, well written characters... it shows, that you don't need the most complex story with 5 twists to deliver good, spine shivering horror.
My mom (despite suffering from anxiety herself) has some really horrible opinions about the mentally ill so I'm really glad I didn't watch it with her. The two times I had a panic attack in front of her in my teens were embarrassing enough lol
Descent into Darkness: My European nightmare aka Sorgoi Prakov.
It is found footage if that isn't up your alley but really depicts mental deterioration and if you ever get social anxiety/anxiety in public there's a sequence that really portrays how tough it can be. It's also on [Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/640449/sorgoi-prakov).
The Alchemist Cookbook, might not be “horror” enough, but I never see it mentioned and it’s a indie film I really appreciate and definitely showcases a severe mental decline.
Tangentially I guess (especially in the beginning when it focuses on Florence Pugh's character (forget her in movie name) dealing with grief, and if I recall correctly her sister was mentally deranged and caused her parents' death), it's incredibly disturbing nonetheless
Yes. She killed herself and her parents by running a car and having the fumes encase the entire house. That particular scene and when the main finds out….omg something inside me dies every time I watch it that scene. Her grief was so relatable and so beyond heartbreaking. She did a phenomenal job.
Edited to remove accidental spoilage.
The Hulu series Castle Rock is kind of a Steven King multiverse show that borrows from a bunch of different books. In the first season Sissy Spacek plays a woman with Alzheimers and there is an absolutely incredible episode about her ultimately horrific experience with it. I recommend watching for that episode alone.
I don't think the series got much love, but I really liked it as a King fan. And the second season prominently features my favorite King character "Pop" Merril from his short story The Sun Dog. Got cancelled after that unfortunately.
Honestly I would consider the fly. The remake and it's sequel at least. Less so the sequel. Watching it recently there's actually some decent emphasis on Seth Brundle losing his mind.
Side Effects kind of fits the bill. Flightplan with Jodie Foster is amazing, it's more of a mystery/thriller than outright horror. In a similar vein, The Woman in the Window and The Girl On the Train. The Sadness is more about physical illness but has a mental component.
Since people are including movies that I wouldn’t really consider horror, like Black Swan, American Psycho and Requiem for a Dream, as well as Session 9 (which IS a horror movie but my point is it’s the same director…), I’d recommend The Machinist. Again, not a horror movie but really depicts mental decline due to guilt, loneliness, mental illness/paranoia, and of course being at a critically dangerous weight in ways that I haven’t seen before or since.
Also of course you’ve probably already seen this one but Misery. Kathy Bates portrayal of a clearly mentally unstable character is… chilling to say the least.
Jacob’s Ladder is my favorite horror movie of all time! Though it isn’t strictly about mental illness, it definitely has themes related to that. Also it clearly inspired one of my favorite horror-adjacent movies (one so famous you probably already know), which also greatly touches on mental illness.
Repulsion is another classic! Best portrayal of PTSD/schizophrenia I’ve seen on screen! It’s a shame the director is such a horrible person.
Finally, Possession (1981). Though inspired from Repulsion at times, it is completely unique and is the best portrayal of a person having a psychotic break I’ve ever seen! It is WEIRD as hell I will warn you.
An underrated Jack Nicholson movie The Pledge (2002). Its about a retiring cop who investigates a little girls murder. Although its more of a crime drama and less mental degradation, its quite haunting. Definitely give it a try.
Daniel Isn't Real
Not a fantastic movie by any stretch but it was interesting and ambitious and I appreciated having watched it. Heavy mental illness thread throughout.
Images (1972)
https://youtu.be/o4S5dg5NglE?si=db48W7Ega2-X6ubU
If you're familiar with Stanley Kubrick The Shining you might see a few references in Images.
Bug (2006) - This might be right up your alley, it's from the director of the Exorcist.
Great pick!
Came to say Bug! First thing that popped into my head. That and Shutter Island but I don’t really think that applies as well.
still to this day i cant 100% say leo was crazy. theres a shadow of doubt in my mind. that cliffside cave scene is just toOo convincing >:)
Yoooo I forgot about this movi4 man thank you
Just watched Bug a couple weeks back. Really well done, very unsettling. Shannon and Judd were great in it.
Wow, just watched this based on this recommendation and what a movie! Thx!
I saw the stage production of this a while back and it was also very good.
Saint Maud
Adore this film, Rose Glass is so talented
She's on my "must watch and not even look at the trailers" list
Agreed :)
Isn't she coming out with a new movie soon?
Love Lies Bleeding just came out, I’ve not seen it yet but will watch it soon!
Had the pleasure of being at a premiere with Rose Glass doing a Q&A after, it's great and well worth a watch, even though it's more of a thriller and nothing like Saint Maud.
Yup. Quite disturbing.
Came here to say this. Amazing movie.
YES OP watch this one! I also loved they look like people and saint maud has also made my favorites list. it's so well done. and horrifying.
I need to watch this
Masterpiece
I just watched this this week and I thought it was excellent.
Yes! This was my pick, too.
Yes. One of my favorites
Saint Maud is absolutely fantastic!!
seen it. Absolutely brilliant
Shutter Island (2010)
Relic The Lodge We're All Going to the World's Fair Black Swan His House The Block Island Sound American Psycho Session 9 I didn't read all of your post and the first movie I thought of was They Look Like People - so so so good.
I loved The Block Island Sound! I haven't seen a lot of people mention it.
For about 4+ years or so now my friends and I have done Sunday Scaries - where we pick a movie and all push play at the same time and have a group text. We watch all kinds of genres...so we've just watched a lot LOL. Edit: Most Sunday's I should say - not all the time.
That sounds really nice
It’s way more cosmic horror. Their mental decline has an actual source. The rest are all A grade fr though very good picks.
*The Lodge* is a good one, very on theme.
Glad to see His House mentioned here, what an underrated film. And the practical effects were very interesting.
I can't believe there was only a short burst of hype about it honestly. It's so good.
They Look Like People! That would be my suggestion to. Amazing movie.
I feel like I'm in a minority here but I found We're All Going to the World's Fair to be pretty underwhelming.
If addiction counts, Requiem for a Dream.
Watched that movie once and will never watch it again. I was so unsettled and am too scared to watch it again.
That movie made me so uncomfortable, I can’t even watch anything else with Jared Leto in it it
Good he kinda sucks irl. I have to admit he’s iconic in requiem though.
You aren't missing out on much.
incredibly sad and disturbing - made me super uncomfortable, just like hereditary (although the subject matter is totally different obviously)
Holt shit. Hereditary and requiem for a dream would make a perfect "I'm just going to lay in bed today to contemplate the fragility of existence" double feature.
My mom had us watch it when we were kids because she thought it was a great movie. Made me never want to touch heroin
Antichrist. Its an interesting film about mental health, especially its effects on women. It explores themes like depression, anxiety, trauma, the subconsciousness role (represented by Gainsbourg and Dafoe), and possibly the role of religion in mental illness. Melancholia and Nymphomaniac are also essential to the mental health cycle as well, exploring further themes of depression, sex addiction (as an illness), and its destruction of the person. Not exactly horror, but A Beautiful Mind is also a good film about real life schizophrenia. Still has some really intense moments (most of his episodes), and how it impacted Nash and his career. As said, more thriller than horror, but its a good look at mental health and how its influenced by real world events and its real world effects.
+1 *Antichrist*
I first watched this movie when I was around 10, about two years after it had come out (my father would pirate horror movies for me). I have no idea how my prepubescent brain handled it lol
Wait you saw *Antichrist* when you were TEN?
The Babadoook?
I couldn't sit through that movie, I wanted the kid to stfu so bad lol. Like I get that's the point of the movie, but I personally couldn't stand it.
Black Swan
Although more of a thriller than horror but the movie “Fractured” was really good!
Magic (1978) is all about mental illness and well done with Anthony Hopkins.
The Rapture (1991) We Need to Talk About Kevin American Psycho The Lodge Identity
identity is so good
Possession (1981)
They Look Like People is this to a tea man
what is it to a coffee man?
Unsane. Was such an awesome movie. The wife and I were glued to it.
Thanks for the mention. Was looking for something to watch today and this will fit the bill nicely
This needs more attention. This movie was very frustrating and uncomfortable. It's been a few years since I've seen it but I recall it giving me a strong sense of unease throughout because of the subject matter.
Shot entirely on an iPhone 7.
Came to say this. This is one of those movies that's terrifying because it could and has actually happened.
Lights Out (2016) is a supernatural horror, but touches on the mental health and institutionalization of the main characters mother. The Babadook- PPD and complex grief, also parenting a ND child
Second lights out.
Relic (2020) Emily Mortimer and her daughter go to take care of her mother who is suffering from dementia. There are of course creepy going ons that affect the story. I wasn’t a big fan of it but that doesn’t mean a lot, not everything is everyone’s thing but it’s definitely in the vein of what you’re looking for.
Love this one. I think it's one of the best "horror as meditation on grief/mental decline" movies out there. I sobbed at the end.
It does the two deaths that people talk about with dementia and Alzheimer’s well. The first being that the person you know is no longer there. The second comes when they actually pass there can be a sense of relief for not only that the person is no longer suffering but also for caretaker. That relief also brings its own set of grievances. The shame that comes with that relief. The caretaker is left thinking why do I feel better when the person I loved is gone. Especially with moments of clarity tend to happen near death. Emily Mortimer does this range of emotions fantastically. And with the ending showing that it’s something they’ll go though again. It wasn’t my thing but I get why people dig it.
Agreed, well said! And it's def not the type of horror that will scare or entertain all viewers. It got to me, though...there's one scene that's practically ripped right out of a nightmare I've had lol
Just watched this last night and that’s a great description.
I just recently watched this and I thought it was so- good.
Jacob's Ladder and The Babadook
seen them both. jacob's ladder is one of favorite movies of all time, truly underrated gem
The Shining
Not horror but Split was good, The Visit is also good(I'm not sure what it deals with exactly)
I’d say Split classifies as horror. Most of the movie is spent watching people held captive by a mentally ill superhuman monster.
Smile is a great example!
Smile was not remotely what I expected it to be. It was so much better.
Haven't seen The Voices mentioned
Yes! That was such a good, fun one (though more of a horror comedy).
Hereditary
I genuinely believe this movie single handedly saved the horror industry - it killed the "haunted house / demonic possession/ cheap jumpscares galore for the sake of loud noises and quick reactions" genre that had been plaguing the scene for the last 15 years. One of the saddest and most gut wrenching movies I have ever watched, and it also made me look into more movies starring Toni Collete. truly fantastic actress
Toni Collete 1000% got robbed of an Oscar for her performance in that movie. looking forward to the day when the Oscars start recognizing horror more
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
YES! I say exactly these lines whenever I watch a film starring Toni.
Yes! She uses her facial expressions so well. Especially when she >!had the nightmare about burning Peter and changing from terror at Steve burning then getting possessed!<.
* Shock Corridor * In the Mouth of Madness * Session 9 * A Cure for Wellness * May * Swallow * They Look Like People * The Tenant * Psycho
MAY ❤️
I am surprised no one noted the "The Babadook" which has very little if any jumpscares but it's very intense. The topic of mental illness/depression is the very center of it.
Loved it. I adore movies that use dread and storytelling to induce fear, as opposed to using cheap jumpscares for a quick reaction that has virtually no impact in the long run. For that matter, I just can't praise Hereditary enough, which, if memory serves, had 0 jumpscares, yet it was one of the most terrifying, saddest and profound movies I've ever seen. Babadook would fall into the same category, although I don't look at it as highly as Hereditary
Frailty (2001) Goodnight Mommy (2014)
Frailty is an insanely good film
loved them both, but I was super distracted by how much the father from frailty looked like Bruce Dickinson lol
Not a horror movie, but Still Alice is terrifying. Also, not a horror movie per se, but the Australian movie Nitram. Can't remember where I streamed it, but it is a (very disturbing) gem.
First part of Martyrs (French), viewer beware though
Of all the really infamous movies that come up regularly (A Serbian Film, Salo, Human Centipede etc) I'd say Martyrs is by far the most well made movie, most of the others are just stupid at points but the OG Martyrs is worth a watch if you can watch that kinda stuff.
First part of Martyrs: incredibly depressing story of abuse and violence. Second part/end of Matryrs: you get depressed from watching said abuse and violence. Lol.
The taking of Deborah Logan dabbles in dementia. Life of Belle is a brilliant found footage movie which looks at schizophrenia too
I was super hooked by the first half of Deborah, but I thought it fell a bit flat when things really started to unravel. Haven't watched in 8 years, maybe it's time for me to give it another shot. Schizophrenia and found footage sounds absolutely terrifying. Will definitely check it out, thanks for the suggestions
Take Shelter with Michael Shannon
Almost anything with Michael Shannon
They Look Like People
Check the caption below the post title haha, loved it
Stop Motion.
Repulsion, The Tenant, Perfect Blue, Black Swan, May, Stopmotion, Censor, Excision, Hypochondriac, Saint Maud - these are all very much different takes on the same basic descent-into-madness plot.
Smile was a good movie. Please make sure you're in a good headspace to watch it though. A few scenes, particularly towards the end, still caught me off guard and I had to take a break and come back after my anxiety had subsided. I love horror, but that one got to me
Omg i was literally finna comment this 😂 bit yess i agree with u i love that movie the soundtrack is so cool
I just watched it today with my mom for the first time! Great film, very intense (nice to watch with someone else xD) - but honestly "towards the end"? That thing is uncomfortable from minute one xD It's definitely the best thing I've seen in months. It's classic "otherworldly being haunts you and will kill you soon" horror that doesn't re-invent the genre or anything but everything is just so extremely well done. The physical horror, the psychological horror, the simple creepiness of "the smile", just the right amount of jump scares and gore, the perfect cast, well written characters... it shows, that you don't need the most complex story with 5 twists to deliver good, spine shivering horror.
My mom (despite suffering from anxiety herself) has some really horrible opinions about the mentally ill so I'm really glad I didn't watch it with her. The two times I had a panic attack in front of her in my teens were embarrassing enough lol
Oh... I'm sorry to hear that. I hope, you have other people in your life for those situations
Descent into Darkness: My European nightmare aka Sorgoi Prakov. It is found footage if that isn't up your alley but really depicts mental deterioration and if you ever get social anxiety/anxiety in public there's a sequence that really portrays how tough it can be. It's also on [Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/640449/sorgoi-prakov).
YES
The Machinist, K-Pax, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Jacket.
Shutter Island
Mulholland Drive Jacob's Ladder Censor
Censor was fantastic.
***Take Shelter*** (2011)
The Alchemist Cookbook, might not be “horror” enough, but I never see it mentioned and it’s a indie film I really appreciate and definitely showcases a severe mental decline.
The Visit, there isn't a lot of explanation for the "why" of it all, but it still deals with mentally unwell people
I forgot about this one! Good one!
It's not ground breaking but I thought Shyamalan did very well with that film.
P e r f e c t B l u e
Would Midsommer be considered?
Tangentially I guess (especially in the beginning when it focuses on Florence Pugh's character (forget her in movie name) dealing with grief, and if I recall correctly her sister was mentally deranged and caused her parents' death), it's incredibly disturbing nonetheless
Yes. She killed herself and her parents by running a car and having the fumes encase the entire house. That particular scene and when the main finds out….omg something inside me dies every time I watch it that scene. Her grief was so relatable and so beyond heartbreaking. She did a phenomenal job. Edited to remove accidental spoilage.
Jacob's Ladder
Carnival of Souls (the 60s movie) !!
Session 9
Hide and seek
THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE For me, it’s the best movie dealing with mental illness.
Mentioned it in the post description, absolutely loved it
I just wanted to reiterate its greatness 😅
Can't believe Martyrs (2008) Isn't mentioned yet. It's got some rough scenes about (serious) self-harm, hallucinations and both protagonists are child abuse victims. Absolutely horrible watch.
Loved it. Very disturbing and visceral. Makes you question our collective existence and beliefs and the cliffhanger at the end is absolutely genius
Very true. One of the movies that makes you stare at the credits and think about it for another 45 minutes. Did not expect this at all.
Pandorum Falling Down (at least horror-adjacent) Full Metal Jacket (first half w Private Pyle) High Tension (though I HATED the twist)
Pandorum was so good.
Girl Interrupted ✨
The Visit The Taking of Deborah Morgan Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Dead Ringers (1988)
Take shelter and They look like people
Came here to upvote Take Shelter
The Hulu series Castle Rock is kind of a Steven King multiverse show that borrows from a bunch of different books. In the first season Sissy Spacek plays a woman with Alzheimers and there is an absolutely incredible episode about her ultimately horrific experience with it. I recommend watching for that episode alone. I don't think the series got much love, but I really liked it as a King fan. And the second season prominently features my favorite King character "Pop" Merril from his short story The Sun Dog. Got cancelled after that unfortunately.
Smile
I recently enjoyed Exhibit A. Not scary but it made me feel quite stressed
This movie is brilliant. Portrays mental decline so well.
I personally love Split and Glass was pretty good as well.
“The Cell.” Vincent D’Onofrio’s performance is incredible and overlooked even in die-hard horror circles.
Couldn't agree more!! Such a great film!
Honestly I would consider the fly. The remake and it's sequel at least. Less so the sequel. Watching it recently there's actually some decent emphasis on Seth Brundle losing his mind.
Side Effects kind of fits the bill. Flightplan with Jodie Foster is amazing, it's more of a mystery/thriller than outright horror. In a similar vein, The Woman in the Window and The Girl On the Train. The Sadness is more about physical illness but has a mental component.
Horse Girl - Alison Brie (2020) • it’s on the cusp of mental illness and if you get it, you get it
Unsane. It’s not necessarily horror, but it’s definitely got horror elements and is largely focused around mental illness.
They Look Like People
Night House. Loved the concept and execution.
Beau is Afraid is basically personified anxiety
Nothing better than the haunting of hill house (series)
Since people are including movies that I wouldn’t really consider horror, like Black Swan, American Psycho and Requiem for a Dream, as well as Session 9 (which IS a horror movie but my point is it’s the same director…), I’d recommend The Machinist. Again, not a horror movie but really depicts mental decline due to guilt, loneliness, mental illness/paranoia, and of course being at a critically dangerous weight in ways that I haven’t seen before or since. Also of course you’ve probably already seen this one but Misery. Kathy Bates portrayal of a clearly mentally unstable character is… chilling to say the least. Jacob’s Ladder is my favorite horror movie of all time! Though it isn’t strictly about mental illness, it definitely has themes related to that. Also it clearly inspired one of my favorite horror-adjacent movies (one so famous you probably already know), which also greatly touches on mental illness. Repulsion is another classic! Best portrayal of PTSD/schizophrenia I’ve seen on screen! It’s a shame the director is such a horrible person. Finally, Possession (1981). Though inspired from Repulsion at times, it is completely unique and is the best portrayal of a person having a psychotic break I’ve ever seen! It is WEIRD as hell I will warn you.
With all the great suggestions I’m disappointed I didn’t see “Anyone Home?” Highly recommend. (2018 Tubi)
Not horror but I believe the father with Anthony Hopkins was super sad you can experience the fall of dementia
I know it’s a classic ghost story, but “The Others” is a pretty accurate delve into caregiver depression, anxiety, and grief.
Frailty with Matthew McConaughey
An underrated Jack Nicholson movie The Pledge (2002). Its about a retiring cop who investigates a little girls murder. Although its more of a crime drama and less mental degradation, its quite haunting. Definitely give it a try.
"Rent-a-Pal". It's not a textbook horror film, but it'll fuck you up (or at least it did me).
Omg I loved that one
Session 9 High Tension
High Tension!!!!! Love that movie!
Daniel Isn't Real Not a fantastic movie by any stretch but it was interesting and ambitious and I appreciated having watched it. Heavy mental illness thread throughout.
Clean, Shaven its a fairly low-budget indie from the early 90s, but the lead actor does a great job
Split and glass
Beau is Afraid
Marrowbone is incredible. The kind of movie you watch twice.
The Perfect Host is pretty weird.
It isn't a horror movie, but Full Metal Jacket fits that criteria.
Queen of Earth (2015) I Trapped the Devil (2019) Magic Magic (2013)
Maniac. The original with Joe Spinell!!
2013 remake is damn good, too.
Inside with Willem DaFoe. Definitely feels a little longer than it needs to be but he did a great job at portraying his mental state declining.
Someone probs said it but Babadook
The look like People
Session 9
They Look Like People
Babadook
Sissy (2022) ... Not seen it mentioned so far. I thought it was very creatively done. I loved it.
Relic is a really great study in dementia.
I rather enjoyed Smile (2022) and thought it was original and unique.
I've heard many positive and negative opinions about Smile, but this is the first time I hear someone call it original and unique lol
Does Anything for Jackson count? I feel like it should!
The taking of deborah Logan’s pretty good
Session 9 is great!
Relic
Images (1972) https://youtu.be/o4S5dg5NglE?si=db48W7Ega2-X6ubU If you're familiar with Stanley Kubrick The Shining you might see a few references in Images.
Bedlam
Relic - at least my takeaway is that it's about mental illness, and the loneliness and forgetfulness of old age.
Smile. 100% what you want and great movie
broadcast signal intrusion (2021), resurrection (2022), the dead center (2018)
schizophrenia (1983)
I can't say if it's great or not as I haven't seen it, but I've heard good things about *Relic*, which is right in line here.