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What is a death in a movie that affected you the most in terms of brutality or emotional weight?

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Ever watched a film and felt your heart drop into a black hole? We’ve all had that moment when a character’s exit was so dramatic it made us question whether we should be crying or just rewatching the clip on loop. The Reddit thread below dives into the cinematic deaths that left us clutching our popcorn bowls, and the comments that followed are a goldmine of hilarity.

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What is a death in a movie that affected you the most in terms of brutality or emotional weight?

  • A fan of oddly‑spelled beverages:
    “There’s a character who prefers a drink that’s spelled a little differently, yet it’s just as iconic as the scene itself.”

  • The “Del” moment:
    “I cried when Del took his last breath, and it turns out Percy was a total piece of junk for making it worse.”

  • The “Bridge to Terabithia” hesitation:
    “I’m 29 and still won’t rewatch that movie. The sadness is too deep, and the soundtrack is like a lullaby that keeps me awake.”

  • The “green‑ish” plea:
    “I remember a line that goes, ‘Please, boss, don’t put that thing over my face… I’m afraid of the dark.’ It’s the kind of line that makes you think of a prison cell and a flashlight at the same time.”

  • The Lion King twist:
    “Mufasa’s death is a classic. Watching a kid beg his dad to wake up while realizing he’s alone hits way harder than most gory deaths ever could.”

TL;DR​

If you’re looking for a guaranteed tear‑jerker, just pick a movie with a dramatic death. The reactions will be as intense as the scene itself!