Every year, right around Halloween, I like to binge a bunch of horror movies to put me in the mood for spooky season. But some years, I make the mistake of watching something so harrowing that it shakes me for days. That's kind of the gamble you make when watching scary movies. Horror films are designed to get under your skin, to exploit your deepest fears, and to leave a lasting impression. But when you get that gut punch that sticks with you, you know you've seen something special and disturbing. Today, I want to take you through some horror endings that I think will leave you needing some therapy. Let's dive in. (Spoiler alert: we'll be giving away endings here)1. The Wicker Man (1973)Director: Robin HardyWriter: Anthony Shaffer (based on the novel Ritual by David Pinner)Cast: Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Diane CilentoLogline: A devout Christian police sergeant travels to a remote pagan island to investigate a missing girl, only to discover he's the key to a horrifying ritual.The first time I saw this movie, I had to rewind and just start it again because I was in such disbelief. It has the best plant and payoffs in character, and it takes you all the way to the end, thinking something good might happen. And then we see a human sacrifice and know it won't. The reveal that our protagonist was brought there specifically for this purpose—a devout Christian virgin to be sacrificed for a good harvest—is a...
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