The Unwatchables: Breaking Down 7 of the Most Disturbing Films Ever Made

Step into the deep end of disturbing cinema with this full throttle episode of The Disturbing Reel. We’re tackling seven of the most taboo breaking, conversation starting, and psychologically punishing films ever created, the movies even horror fans hesitate to press play on. In this episode, we dissect: •The Human Centipede (2009) — the viral body-horror experiment that shocked the world •The Human Centipede 2 (2011) — the grim, meta descent into obsession and unfiltered depravity •Trouble Every Day (2001) — Claire Denis’ erotic, tragic fusion of desire and cannibalism •Raw (2016) — the coming of age cannibal masterpiece that blends blood with identity •Sheitan (2006) — a chaotic rural nightmare with Vincent Cassel at his most unhinged •Climax (2018) — Gaspar Noé’s hypnotic dance party trip into collective madness •The Guinea Pig Series (1985–1990) — the foundational underground shock films that birthed extreme cinema as we know it We break down each film’s plot hook, explore why they’re brilliant, and reveal who these movies are truly made for, because extreme cinema isn’t for everyone, and that’s exactly why it matters. If you’ve ever wondered why people seek out the films that push past every boundary, violate every taboo, and leave psychological bruises… this is the episode that finally answers it. Raw, honest, analytical, and unapologetically extreme — welcome to the dark heart of cinema.