
It’s not that this set of deaths is particularly memorable, it was just so cathartic to see all of these characters get what was coming to them. To celebrate the occasion (and in addition to Jonathan’s post from earlier today), we thought we would rank the top ten kills in the trilogy! ***Everything that follows is NSFW. ESPECIALLY #2***ġ0. Natalya, Svetlana, and Alexei ( Hostel) – Hit by Car As for Hostel: Part III, the less said about that one the better, but I digress. Personally, I think the first Hostel is alright, but I absolutely love Hostel: Part II. Now when people mention it, they seem to only be able to recall the “torture porn” trend that it started. When it was released in 2005, it was highly regarded, especially in the horror community. Lately, Hostel seems to have lost the respect it once received in the public eye. We've added an extra 6 to this list to round out a collection of some of the most brutal torture scenes ever filmed.Today marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Eli Roth’s now infamous film Hostel. But in either case, there are some truly unforgettable scenes of torture that should not be overlooked, no matter how bad audiences might want to look away.

In other cases, such scenes can feel like unnecessary cruelty for its own sake. Sometimes, these graphic depictions of torture genuinely help the narrative and make for emotional moments that haunt viewers for years to come, even adding layers of meaning to a story. There is no shortage of gory torture in cinema, as it will always captivate audiences.

Updated on January 8 th, 2021 by Theo Kogod. Essentially, people are intrigued by horrific things like torture because it releases adrenaline, so if someone is looking for a rush, these 10 cinematic torture scenes should do the trick.


People then interpret and evaluate the threat, evoking the fight or flight response. Life-threatening scenarios stimulate the amygdala part of the brain, which controls emotions and survival instincts. RELATED: 10 '90s Family Movies That Scarred An Entire Generation "It's like a car crash, you can't look away." It's a well-known and simple expression, meaning that something is so appalling that audiences want to look away but are unable to. The concept doesn't seem to make sense on the surface why would anyone be drawn to disturbing images?
