Black Bolt’s Death ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
In one of the alternate realities explored by Doctor Strange in “Multiverse of Madness,” there’s a group called the Illuminati, an alternate version of the Avengers. When Scarlet Witch confronts them, an intense showdown unfolds, setting the stage for a classic superhero action sequence, much to the anticipation of fans.
However, the unexpected twist comes as director Sam Raimi infuses more horror elements into the confrontation, diverging from his previous Spider-Man movies. Among the shocking moments in this battle is when Wanda targets Black Bolt. Instead of making a direct attack, she manipulates his powers, causing a chilling and gruesome outcome. As Black Bolt attempts to vocalise, his mouth vanishes, and the unleashed energy, instead of shooting outward, violently implodes, causing a devastating self-inflicted injury. This unexpected turn delves into a more horrifying and darker territory, catching fans off guard.
Loki Death ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
It seems like Loki’s appearances in the MCU often lead to his “death” in various forms. His recurring resurrections might have given fans the impression that he was untouchable. However, that perception dramatically changed in a graphic manner at the start of Infinity War.
When Loki faces off against Thanos, the Mad Titan seizes him by the neck, initiating a chilling and tense moment. Fans witness as Loki’s face contorts, turning an alarming shade of blue, his veins visibly straining as he fights for breath. In a distressing turn, Thanos ultimately snaps Loki’s neck, showcasing not just a swift end but a deliberate act aimed at prolonging the god’s agony. This brutal scene shattered any notion of Loki’s invincibility and revealed the extent of Thanos’ cruelty.
Death by Shield ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’
In the world of the MCU, some moments stand out for their exaggerated nature, but in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” one particular scene stands as the most chilling due to its striking realism. As the new Captain America, John Walker, begins to unravel, fans are confronted with the stark consequences of granting immense power and seemingly unchecked authority to individuals.
Tragically, after a Flag Smasher takes the life of Walker’s partner, Lemar Hoskins, Walker’s composure shatters. He employs the Captain America shield in a horrifying manner, essentially using it to fatally strike down a Flag Smasher, leaving the iconic symbol tarnished with blood. This jarring and brutal moment feels more aligned with a series like “The Boys,” known for its critical view of superheroes, rather than the usual tone of the MCU, which often celebrates them. The grounded and stark portrayal forces viewers to grapple with the darker side of super-powered individuals and the grave ramifications of their actions.
Vision’s Corpse ‘WandaVision’
In the initial episodes of WandaVision, the mystery surrounding the events in Westview remains veiled, with sporadic hints indicating an eerie undertone. This buildup leads to unsettling moments that depart from the sitcom setting, delivering genuine scares.
A particularly chilling instance occurs in the fourth episode in the form of a sudden shock when Wanda turns to find Vision as he truly is: lifeless and distorted, bearing the wounds from Thanos tearing the Mind Stone from his head. This moment starkly contrasts with the sunny and idyllic TV world that encompasses most of the episode, intensifying the jolt it delivers to viewers.
Burning A Man Alive At Kamar-Taj In ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
Fans were taken aback when, following the conclusion of WandaVision, Wanda emerged in Multiverse of Madness as an outright antagonist. Unlike conflicts between heroes as seen in Civil War, this time Wanda appears to have taken a turn toward unmitigated villainy, ruthlessly eliminating those who obstruct her path.
This stark transformation is cemented early in the movie when Wanda launches an attack on Kamar-Taj in pursuit of capturing America Chavez. Amid the onslaught, Wanda callously decimates numerous sorcerers with alarming ease. In one particularly brutal moment, a sorcerer attempts to crawl to safety, only to face Wanda’s merciless use of her powers, incinerating him without a trace, a harsh and chilling display of her newfound malevolence.
Hammer Tech Accidentally Twisting A Man In Half In ‘Iron Man 2’
In the opening of Iron Man 2, Tony Stark’s impact on aspiring inventors is depicted through a series of failed attempts, presented in a montage. While the scene carries a humorous tone, one of the unsuccessful Iron Man imitations ends in a tragic outcome for the test pilot involved.
Among the Iron Man replicas is a colossal mech suit. Displayed in a brief prototype video, the testing of this suit takes a disastrous turn. The suit malfunctions, resulting in the upper half twisting 180 degrees while the lower half remains in its original position. Though not depicted explicitly, it’s evident that the test pilot within is tragically torn apart as the malfunction causes their upper body to be twisted off by the mech’s malfunction.
Cross Turning A Man Into a Greb In ‘Ant-Man’
In the first Ant-Man film, Hank Pym’s apprentice, Darren Cross, endeavors to replicate Pym’s shrinking abilities. Early in the story, his experiments on lambs result in the unfortunate transformation of the animals into tiny piles of liquid.
Adding to the distress, Cross later maliciously employs this flawed technology to eliminate a man he perceives as an impediment to his ambitions. Confronting the individual in a restroom, he uses the shrink ray to reduce him to the same state of goo as the unfortunate lambs. Afterwards, with alarming nonchalance, he casually wipes away what was once a human being using a napkin, treating the horrific act as if it were of no consequence.
Zombie Iron Man In ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’
During Spider-Man’s first encounter with Mysterio in “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” he is completely caught off guard by the villain’s ability to craft illusions. Similarly, fans are surprised by the unexpectedly grim nature of these illusions.
In one chilling scene, Spider-Man is faced with an illusion of Tony Stark’s grave, exploiting Peter’s worries about living up to Tony’s legacy. Abruptly, a reanimated Iron Man emerges from the ground, his suit in disarray, revealing a skeletal figure within. To heighten the disquiet, spiders creep in and out of the exposed openings in Tony’s form, amplifying the distressing nature of this haunting illusion.
Elsa Burying A Sword In A Woman’s Head In ‘Werewolf by Night’
In Werewolf by Night, the fights often diverge from the usual MCU style, being notably more intense, characterised by medieval weaponry like swords and axes rather than superpowers.
In a striking combat sequence, Elsa Bloodstone confronts multiple adversaries using a sword. The first opponent is swiftly incapacitated as she swiftly slashes their throat. The subsequent enemy, a woman wielding a flail, provides a more formidable challenge, but Elsa manages to disarm her, proceeding to slit her throat. Although the woman is already defeated, Elsa ensures her demise by forcefully plunging her sword into the top of the woman’s head, resulting in a sickening spray of blood as the blade pierces her skull.
Hydra Soldier Minced Through A Plane Propeller In ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’
In Captain America: The First Avenger, the film’s action takes a different tone compared to other MCU movies, as it intersects with the war genre. While the intensity of the action doesn’t reach the stark realism of a film like Platoon, there are unexpectedly disturbing demises depicted.
One particularly striking demise occurs as Cap engages in a fight with a Hydra soldier on top of a propeller plane. The soldier loses his footing, plummeting into the spinning propeller, resulting in a surprisingly graphic and unsettling fate, a departure from the typical MCU style. Interestingly, a similar macabre incident of someone being caught in a propeller is also depicted in Captain America: The Winter Soldier involving a Quinjet, although this theme was notably absent in Civil War.
Falsworth Cutting Off A Skrull’s Finger In ‘Secret Invasion’
Secret Invasion deviates from the typical superhero action seen in the MCU, leaning more towards an espionage thriller. This shift incorporates common elements of spy movies, including scenes of interrogation and torture.
In a notably intense sequence, MI6 agent Sonya Falsworth initiates an interrogation with a captured Skrull, resorting to the graphic act of severing his finger. The situation escalates further when she administers a solution that induces a sensation akin to the victim’s blood feeling as if it’s ablaze. This level of extreme behaviour is usually associated with MCU supervillains, but Secret Invasion portrays its heroes treading into morally ambiguous territory, a departure from the usual heroic actions in the MCU.
Snapping Walker’s Arm In ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’
Following John Walker’s transformation into a cruel and unstable successor to Steve Rogers, Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson resolve to retrieve Cap’s shield from the imposter. However, Walker is far from willing to relinquish the shield peacefully, leading to a confrontation among the three.
The altercation intensifies, resulting in Bucky restraining Walker while Sam forcefully endeavours to wrest the shield from his grip. Through the combined efforts of Bucky and Sam, they manage to wrench the shield free, causing Walker’s arm to snap in a sickening moment. The bone’s audible crack and Walker’s agonising scream lend a striking realism to the scene, setting it apart from the usual tone of MCU fights.
Gorr Tormenting The Children In ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
In Thor: Love and Thunder, the portrayal of Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher has garnered wide attention, with many fans agreeing on the chilling nature of his character. One of Gorr’s most unsettling moments occurs after he abducts Asgard’s children and confines them in a cage within the Shadow Realm.
The abduction and caging of children alone carry a disturbing tone, but Gorr escalates the horror by tormenting and intentionally frightening them. In a particularly alarming scene, he presents a peculiar eel-like creature and gruesomely tears its head off, using it as a grotesque puppet. Throughout this macabre display, the children recoil in terror, their screams echoing as Gorr revels in their fear with a disturbing delight.
Dead Avengers Vision In ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’
In Avengers: Age of Ultron, Wanda Maximoff’s introduction hints at the extent of her abilities. Besides showcasing her telekinetic skills, Wanda demonstrates her formidable power to craft potent illusions.
Wanda ensnares each Avenger by projecting nightmarish visions to distract them during battle. Among these, Iron Man’s vision stands out as particularly distressing—a portrayal of a future where all the Avengers have been obliterated. Fans are not only confronted with the sight of their beloved characters lying lifeless, but some have met their ends in rather gruesome ways. Notably, the Hulk’s demise is depicted as quite gory, with multiple large metal shards impaling him.
Man-Thing Burning A Man Alive In ‘Werewolf by Night’
Throughout Werewolf by Night, the main character, Jack Russell, is determined to rescue his friend, Ted, also known as Man-Thing. Initially, there’s a suggestion that Ted might be in a vulnerable or helpless position, needing Jack’s assistance.
However, in a surprising turn, it’s revealed that Ted is far from helpless. He demonstrates his capability by utilising his ability to ignite with a burning touch. Ted employs this power in a powerful manner, forcefully pressing his immense hand onto one of the Hunters. The man is engulfed in flames, crying out in agony as his face and then the rest of his body is consumed by the fire.
Hand Splitting Gesture In ‘Secret Invasion’
In episode three of Secret Invasion, tension peaks as Talos confronts Gravik about the latter’s plot to instigate war on Earth, aiming to eradicate humanity. The meeting becomes notably intense, particularly when it’s revealed that the other patrons in the restaurant are, in fact, Skrulls in disguise, signaling that Talos might be in over his head.
Undeterred by this revelation, Talos seizes a knife and thrusts it into Gravik’s hand. In a departure from the usual MCU style, viewers witness blood seeping from the wound, marking a rare instance in this cinematic universe. The scene takes a turn toward body horror as Gravik’s hand splits open around the knife, allowing him to withdraw the blade. Despite his Extremis powers swiftly healing the injury, the visual remains quite unsettling—a departure from the usual visuals accustomed by MCU fans.
