10 Seemingly Great Films That Unravelled On A Second Viewing

5. Kill List

On first viewing, Kill List presents itself as a strange, cerebral, unnerving fever dream of a movie - it's uncomfortable, tense, and by the end of the flick, you're left with the sense that there's so much more to work out... you know, things you missed the first time around that you didn't have time to appreciate originally. Simply put, it's the sort of movie that implies that multiple viewings are warranted, when in fact, it's the complete opposite: Kill List wants to feel like a movie you should watch again, but actually becomes more vague and frustrating with a second viewing. Why? Well, because there's nothing more to work out. The plot, which - on its most basic level - concerns two hitman who take on a killing contract and get much more than they bargained for, seems like it's a lot more complicated than it actually is, and the subtle clues and hints scattered throughout are meaningless... there to give you the impression that the film is more dense that it actually is. As a result, a second watch not only exposes Kill List to be a film that is best enjoyed in a single, gut-wrenching viewing, but one that is most effective watched just once. And alone.