20 Most Extreme Horror Films Of All Time

20. Dumplings (2004)

For some, Dumplings is a master work. Director Fruit Chan arguably constructed a very cohesive piece of horror in which every detail grinds at your senses. In a nutshell, the story follows an ageing actress who is desperate to regain her youth. To this end, she seeks the help of Aunt Mei, a local chef.

Aunt Mei has a reputation underground for making dumplings that give women youthful looks. These dumplings have a mysterious recipe, but are proven to work, with Aunt Mei being the perfect example. Her clients get first hand witness as to what they can do just by looking at her. So, what's her secret? Well, the dumplings are filled with veggies, herbs... and unborn fetuses. Yup!

An interesting tale on how far some people will go to preserve their looks, Dumplings never hides the hideous ingredient that goes into the titular snack. Less of a horror film than just plain horrific, nothing here is meant to scare you, but it is meant to hit on every guttural impulse you have. You’ll remember Dumplings long after the credits; in that it does not disappoint.