15 Most Unexpectedly Depressing Movies Of All-Time

1. Bridge To Terabithia (2007)

There's no way to prepare for the experience that is Bridge To Terabithia. At a glance, this is just another fantasy flick aimed at kids, when in fact it's a powerful meditation on that little thing we call death. Which is to say, it's a movie that starts out embracing all the cliches of the genre: boy meets girl, boy and girl make-up their own fantasy world, boy and girl frolic in made-up fantasy world... you know how it goes. Wait a minute, no: that's not how it usually goes at all. This time the fantasy world is entirely fictional, you say? Yup - it's entirely imagined by the characters. And that's just the first genre subversion that takes place across the span of this rare flick. The next subversion? Well... it's clear that Bridge To Terabithia does not wish to settle as another mediocre kids' film, so it does something else unexpected. Something brave and bold and really, really sad. Which is to say, halfway through the film, Leslie (the girl) falls in a river and drowns. Seriously. And at this point, you're like: "WHAT? NO! WHAT? NO!" This is where that unexpected depression kicks in (and it will linger with you forever), as Bridge To Terabithia's agenda changes: suddenly, the film becomes a vehicle for Jesse (the boy) to deal with his own depression following Leslie's demise. And you, audience member, are left wondering: "What about me? Who's gonna help with my depression?" It's a crazy turn for a kids' film - both innovative and gut-wrenching. Not at all what you'd of expected from the trailer. Even writing about this now is tough. Please, go. Just go.Like this article? Have we missed any other unexpectedly depressing films that you think should've made the cut? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.