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'Independence Day: Resurgence' failed to capture the magic of the original, leading many viewers to leave due to its weak plot, lack of compelling characters, and over-the-top use of CGI.
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Ali Abbasi's 'Holy Spider,' based on a real-life Iranian serial killer, shocked Cannes with its gritty, violent portrayal of prostitute murders. Explicit content led to walkouts, but the director embraced the controversy, praising its impact.
'Drive' surprised audiences who expected a fast-paced action film. However, its slow, meditative pacing and bursts of brutal violence led some viewers to walk out.
Lars von Trier's 'Antichrist' shocked Cannes audiences with its brutal violence and explicit content, leading to walkouts. Critics labeled it sadistic and misogynistic, fueling ongoing controversy around the director.
Václav Marhoul's 'The Painted Bird,' a black-and-white Holocaust film, shocked audiences with its graphic violence, leading to mass walkouts. Despite praise for its cinematography, the explicit content remains divisive.
'Crimes of the Future' explores a dystopia where surgery is intimate and humans no longer feel pain. Its graphic body horror provoked both standing ovations and walkouts at Cannes, dividing audiences.
David O. Russell's 'Amsterdam' left audiences confused with its messy plot and uneven pacing. Despite its A-list cast, many walked out, disappointed by the disjointed storytelling.
Despite being marketed as a comedy, 'Sausage Party' shocked viewers with its explicit humor and unexpectedly graphic content.
Darren Aronofsky’s 'Mother!' left audiences confused and disturbed by its intense allegorical narrative, extreme violence, and chaotic climax.
Gaspar Noé's 'Irréversible' shocked audiences with its graphic violence and an extended, explicit assault scene. The film's non-linear storytelling and harsh realism were too intense for many viewers.
This dark musical adaptation surprised viewers expecting a lighter tone, and the big-name cast with mediocre voices was off-putting for many.
Although successful at the box office, some audiences walked out of 'Jurassic World' due to its overreliance on CGI and lackluster plot. Others were disappointed by its shallow characters.
Despite high expectations, 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' lost some viewers due to its boring characters and reliance on CGI. Many long-time fans found it lacking the magic of the original series.
Fans of the video game franchise were disappointed by the film’s poor CGI, lackluster performances, and confusing plot points, leading many to walk out in dissatisfaction.
'The Nun' prompted several viewers to walk out because of its jump scares and chilling atmosphere. Many found its dark, claustrophobic setting and supernatural themes too frightening to endure.
'Saltburn' unsettled some viewers with its twisted characters, dark themes of privilege and obsession, and morally ambiguous plot, leading some audience members to walk out.
Quentin Tarantino's slow-paced, nostalgic homage to Hollywood lost some viewers due to its drawn-out storytelling and moments of extreme violence.
While largely well-received, some viewers walked out due to the movie's slow build-up and focus on origin storytelling, which didn't appeal to everyone.
With explicit content and surreal visuals, 'Poor Things' challenged audience expectations. The film's unconventional narrative and shocking scenes led to discomfort, prompting many viewers to walk out.
'The Substance' reportedly caused audience members to leave because of its disturbing body horror and intense psychological themes. Its graphic depictions of transformation were too unsettling for many to handle.
This movie's blend of unsettling pagan rituals and gruesome imagery was too intense for some viewers. Its slow-burn horror and disturbing violence in bright daylight left some audiences feeling overwhelmed.
This Italian drama about a woman's disappearance sparked boos and walkouts at Cannes due to its unconventional style. However, 'L'Avventura' soon earned critical acclaim and is now a landmark of European cinema.
While praised for its innovative filming style, some audiences couldn't handle the disorienting shaky camera work, feeling nauseated and frustrated by the film's ambiguous ending.
This sequel's over-the-top gags and ridiculous plot alienated some viewers. Fans of the original expecting a similar vibe found this one too chaotic.
'Joker: Folie à Deux' caused walkouts due to its intense psychological themes and unexpected musical format. Despite anticipation, many viewers were caught off guard by the film's musical approach.
One of the most terrifying films ever made, 'The Exorcist' caused mass walkouts due to its graphic portrayal of demonic possession, intense religious imagery, and deeply disturbing scenes.
Stanley Kubrick's ultra-violent, dystopian vision shocked audiences with its depictions of abuse and psychological manipulation. Many found it too disturbing to finish, leading to frequent walkouts.
While 'Mean Girls' was expected to be a lighthearted reboot of the iconic 2004 version, its modernized humor fell flat for some audiences.
Nicolas Winding Refn's exploration of the fashion industry shocked viewers with its scenes of cannibalism, necrophilia, and surreal horror. Many found the content far too disturbing.
'Babylon' featured extravagant excess and chaotic depictions of early Hollywood. Its shocking scenes of debauchery, along with its three-hour runtime, left some viewers heading for the exits.
Some movies push boundaries with shocking content, while others fall flat with confusing or dull plots, prompting viewers to walk out of the theater. Whether it's disturbing scenes or simply boredom, these movies tested the patience of audiences who couldn't sit through to the end.
From unsettling horror to poorly executed blockbusters, click through to discover the movies that caused walkouts for a variety of reasons, leaving audiences either deeply uncomfortable or completely unimpressed.
Movies that made audiences leave the cinema
These movies had audiences heading for the exits!
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Some movies push boundaries with shocking content, while others fall flat with confusing or dull plots, prompting viewers to walk out of the theater. Whether it's disturbing scenes or simply boredom, these movies tested the patience of audiences who couldn't sit through to the end.
From unsettling horror to poorly executed blockbusters, click through to discover the movies that caused walkouts for a variety of reasons, leaving audiences either deeply uncomfortable or completely unimpressed.