These are 10 of the very best torture-horror films, showcasing the strengths of the surprisingly varied subgenre.
Containing distressing scenes of physical and psychological torture,Wolf Creekis one of Australias nastiest horror films.
Visually striking and compelling,Hard Candyis a bold and twisted thriller.
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Smart, disturbing and brutal,Hostelis a torture-horror classic.
Funny, gruesome and disturbing,The Loved Onesisan underrated gem.
A key entry in theEuropean extremity horror canon,Calvaireis a darkly comedic and deeply uncomfortable torture-horror film.
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Considered by many fans to beRob Zombies crowning achievement,The Devils Rejectsis torture-horror at its very best.
Asking heavy questions about spirituality and the human body,Martyrsis a unique and horrifying torture-horror film.
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Hard Candy: A teenage girl meets a seemingly charming man online, leading to a tense confrontation that unfolds over an afternoon. As power dynamics shift, their unsettling encounter reveals complex themes of trust, manipulation, and morality, challenging perceptions and exploring the consequences of online interactions and vigilantism.
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