10 Horror Movies That Wage War On Your Senses
5. The Neon Demon
One of modern cinema's grottiest and most misunderstood treasures of recent years, The Neon Demon is a deliciously depraved deep-dive into the black heart of the fashion industry.
Telling the story of Jesse, a sixteen-year-old girl who lies about her age to become a model, this film explores themes of beauty, power, and abuse in a way that only Nicholas Winding Refn can - that being with an unparalleled sense of style and sadism.
Looking like a Vogue cover that's turned cancerous, the imagery on display is designed to evoke all manner of violent and sexual connotations that never fails to make you feel a bit queasy.
The cinematography by Natasha Braier is genuinely stunning, ranging from well-realised fashion iconography to the most uncomfortable voyeurism. All of which is perfectly punctuated by a throbbing EDM soundtrack that harks back to the genre's glory days.
It's not all just shimmering lights and eye-popping visuals though, beneath all the glitz and glitter, there's a real darkness that permeates throughout. Full to the brim with heinous acts and sporting one of the most nauseating climaxes ever filmed, this one is a must-see for those who love their trashy cinema with an extra coat of gloss.