18 Films You’ll Never Watch Again
8. Irreversible
‘Irreversible’ is hard to stomach for a few reasons, primarily Noe’s refusal to cut away from the nauseating sequences of violence, forcing the audience to experience and process the horror on a very personal level. Noe also uses vertiginous camera movements in his lengthy opening sequence to elicit feelings of helplessness, confusion, and agitation. It’s a grueling experience, but a masterful one as well.