12 Disturbing Sci-Fi Movies You Must Watch (But Only Once)

12. Society

Brian Yuzna’s Lovecraft adaptation Re-animator is amongst the finest comedic body horrors ever made, with its unforgettable sequences such as the “giving head” scene elevating it above the many forgettable zom-coms of the eighties and inspiring the likes of former Troma director James Gunn’s Slither.

So, far too re-watchable to qualify for this list.

But whilst 1989’s sharp social satire Society may be a classic, its slow burn plot and uneven acting make it a difficult one to recommend re-watching. Once you’ve endured the horrific shunting sequence and seen in no uncertain terms how gruesomely the rich feed off the working class, there’s really no need to put yourself through this angsty teen-mystery/ sci-fi horror hybrid again—but good luck getting through that first viewing without incurring some therapy bills.