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Hide the Razorblades: the Most Depressing Movies Ever
By an Amazon.com customer
American History XAmerican History X
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.95
Frightening racism, prison scenes and ideas. Downright scary.
Once Were Warriors [IMPORT]Once Were Warriors [IMPORT]
Rape, spousal abuse and suicide. Even with its hopeful ending, this one will scour your soul.
Joe the KingJoe the King
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $3.49
Juvenile delinquency, public drunkeness and B&E...sad and without redemption.
A Map of the WorldA Map of the World
Buy used from: $6.80
Dead kids, prison, town scorn...ugh.
Welcome to the DollhouseWelcome to the Dollhouse
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $12.00
Teen angst, bully threats and a woman scorned. Literaly depressing.
The Elephant ManThe Elephant Man
Buy used from: $20.99
Disfigurment, freak show abuse and medical insensitivity...a classic!
Very Bad ThingsVery Bad Things
Buy used from: $1.76
Accidental mruder, intentional murder, body burying...and this is all in the first half hour at a bachelor party. A gross, hilarious movie of constant errors. VERY dark comedy.
Angela's AshesAngela's Ashes
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $8.25
Irish depression and poverty, mixed with a heavy dose of religious guilt.
HappinessHappiness
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $8.50
Pedophilia, crank calls and a very literal coming of age.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie BrownIt's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Buy used from: $4.95
Broken curfews, scorned love and rocky trick-or-treat snacks.
Breaking the WavesBreaking the Waves
Buy used from: $19.99
Crippled husbands, psychotic religious wives and sex in public places in the name of faith. Ugh.