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'Joker: Folie à Deux' (2024) -

'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.

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'Poor Thing' (2023) -

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.

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'Saltburn' (2023) -

'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.

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'Mother!' (2017) -

Darren Aronofsky’s 'Mother!' left audiences confused and disturbed by its intense allegorical narrative, extreme violence, and chaotic climax.

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'Irréversible' (2002) -

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.

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'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' (2019) -

Quentin Tarantino's slow-paced, nostalgic homage to Hollywood lost some viewers due to its drawn-out storytelling and moments of extreme violence.

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'The Substance' (2024) -

'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.

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'Midsommar' (2019) -

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.

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'A Clockwork Orange' (1971) -

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.

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'Babylon' (2022) -

'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.

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'The Exorcist' (1973) -

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.

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'Captain America: The First Avenger' (2011) -

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.

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'The Blair Witch Project' (1999) -

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.

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'The Nun' (2018) -

'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.

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'Antichrist' (2009) -

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.

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'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' (2023) -

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.

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'The Neon Demon' (2016) -

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.

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'Sausage Party' (2016) -

Despite being marketed as a comedy, 'Sausage Party' shocked viewers with its explicit humor and unexpectedly graphic content.

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'Drive' (2011) -

'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.

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'Mean Girls' (2024) -

While 'Mean Girls' was expected to be a lighthearted reboot of the iconic 2004 version, its modernized humor fell flat for some audiences. 

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'Jurassic World' (2015) -

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. 

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'Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City' (2021) -

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.

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'Amsterdam' (2022) -

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.

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'The Painted Bird' (2019) -

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.

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'Crimes of the Future' (2022) -

'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.

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'L'Avventura' (1960) -

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.

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'Into the Woods' (2014) -

This dark musical adaptation surprised viewers expecting a lighter tone, and the big-name cast with mediocre voices was off-putting for many.

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'Holy Spider' (2022) -

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.

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'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' (2013) -

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.

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'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2016) -

'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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