Funny Games

Haneke’s most controversial film is a terrifying home invasion thriller.

A wealthy family are enjoying their lakeside retreat, only for their holiday to be shattered by the arrival of two seemingly polite young men, Paul and Peter. Arno Frisch delivers a horrifying turn as Paul, his actions implicating the audience through direct addresses to camera, questioning our appetite for watching violence as entertainment. You’ll never watch horror movies in the same way again.

Be warned there is a sustained focus on the terrorisation and humiliation of a family, including a young child, which takes place within a strong sadistic context.