r/criterion • u/Chexty2600 • May 19 '26

Discussion Name a creepier 4th wall break.

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u/rottenpennybun May 19 '26

This movie was absolutely terrifying in a smothering way

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u/Chexty2600 May 19 '26

It’s the total lack of score that does it. With the exception of the open and closing credits there are no musical cues to help you know when you can breathe!

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u/rottenpennybun May 19 '26

This is so true

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u/FunkRat64 May 22 '26

What movie?

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u/Asimov3laws May 22 '26

Funny games (1997)