Reddit user u\/XinvolkerX<\/a> posted<\/a> in r\/movies<\/a>: “What is a ‘comfort movie’ of yours that most people would be surprised that you chose as being a comfort movie?” People in the subreddit shared unconventional films that are consoling and relaxing. Here are some of the best responses:<\/span><\/h2>\n1. <\/span>“The Thing<\/i> is my comfort and sick day movie. I know every beat of it so well that I can fall asleep to it.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/toHl58KOsh4wGC6GuP_vQA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYwNDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/5c91879d93ed74e2acd5d00916a8c765\"\/)
<\/div>\n Universal Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/RealCharlieNobody<\/a><\/p>\n2. <\/span>“The Mummy<\/i><\/a> (1999) is damn near perfect \u2014 it’s fun, has great action, and there is not a bad character or line. Even the score is a good time.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_MN3k3Tfc.hfCeXjvQynbw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3NTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/d46371e0041c6a4cac9766c492976613\"\/)
<\/div>\n Universal Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/WickedWitchofHR<\/a><\/p>\n3. <\/span>“The Silence of the Lambs<\/i><\/a> pacing and lighting are perfect. The acting is fantastic. The score isn’t too emotionally manipulative or grating. It gives me the same feeling as taking a couple of sips of coffee after a benzo just dissolved under my tongue. Which is a godsend bc I lost the privilege of using substances to feel better.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/GRz48ymrlOXII7rt9EVOjA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYwMztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/5cec2603f5c0066e07872e0fb8b93618\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n Orion Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/sqli<\/a><\/p>\n4. <\/span>“I think my firm stance that Pan’s Labyrinth<\/a><\/i>‘s ending is a happy one upsets many people I’ve recommended this movie to.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SWhSb2RGfpynOSvsydBWCw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/2c439fb23266445a5c5d92fdd441b837\"\/)
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\u2014u\/clumpsmcgee<\/a><\/p>\nRelated: If You Can Guess 92% Of These TV Shows From Just A Screenshot, You\u2019re A Certified TV Expert<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n5. <\/span>“The Lost Boys<\/i> was so present when I was growing up, everyone in my house loved it, so it was watched a lot. The soundtrack, being an absolute banger, was played on a fairly heavy rotation as well. It\u2019s a warm hug wrapped up in vampires, greasy saxophone men, and pure 80s vibes.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wduRT_wJvkF0MuzusoRuJQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/d9fa18b9637003e3fc1d741b0af7255a\"\/)
<\/div>\n Warner Bros.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/strawberrypops<\/a><\/p>\n6. <\/span>“I like the solitude in the space atmosphere of Alien<\/i><\/a>.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wKxeRIEbqZ1pIQEFgg_Grw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUwNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/d7746b698c624387587a5958b7e7785d\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n 20th Century Fox<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/vincentvega1981<\/a><\/p>\n7. <\/span>“I watched Pandorum<\/i> to go to sleep every night for like a month.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/B70fnhAaNofm3UJ6J6Jmgg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/8c1c0a770d321de890eea4e1c36c6023\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n Icon Film Distribution<\/span><\/p>\n8. <\/span>“I must have seen Predator <\/i>(the first one with Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a>) fifty times. It’s the perfect blend of action, suspense, sci-fi, machismo, and one-liners. It’s perfect comfort fodder.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Mysterious](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/23LrWHMBww1_GDiXvfUg4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/8244a41cac8d80f9cab8c51e39401162\"\/)
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\u2014u\/DrZolvr<\/a><\/p>\n9. <\/span>“Manchester by the Sea<\/i>, lol. I love sad music and Casey Affleck and real shit and the ocean. It just works for me.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/TakIQPBHxoJc.EURIBuRHQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYwNjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/b769481bad7523612f7d7241a78b2a5b\"\/)
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10. <\/span>“The first half of Schindler\u2019s List.<\/i>“<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/R4SNnDuxcmALHPQSrcDPnA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyNjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/e99ea119766de5803af16aae5062b0c9\"\/)
<\/div>\n Universal Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/Quetzalsacatenango<\/a><\/p>\n11. <\/span>“I\u2019m mostly girly, so people seem to be shocked when I watch anything Mafia-related, but I can\u2019t get enough of the Godfather<\/i> trilogy.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BHseVL4v2b9j5Bx_hC1pJg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU2NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/54c9c23fcf871acabb5282850cf6eebd\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/FracturedMoonlights<\/a><\/p>\n12. <\/span>“Edge of Tomorrow<\/i> is always fun, infinitely rewatchable.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/C6SDmVnz0HXGe5L.SMVN6w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/c0628a6bebaf59a8496d8a0fcd5c2048\"\/)
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\u2014u\/Psychoray<\/a><\/p>\n13. <\/span>“A Few Good Men.<\/i> The pacing and rhythm of the dialogue is near-musical to me.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/.9rqfjPyatrmou8kOO0UZA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/567b4a69a8af1afbb5dd509e2daca779\"\/)
<\/div>\n Columbia Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/PhatBoyFlim<\/a><\/p>\nRelated: If You Can Identify 12\/17 Of These ’60s Movies From A Single Screenshot, You’re A Film Expert<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n14. <\/span>Die Hard,<\/i> when I want to sleep but don’t want to miss things. And just want something funny, action, and enjoyable, I put this on when I go to bed sometimes. If I hear it and close my eyes, I know exactly what’s happening, and it’s just familiar to me.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/R5CuONzFKFCLVQ1c7tvK1A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/67da0c16a9635adfea60433c6eb88b47\"\/)
<\/div>\n 20th Century Fox<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/CaptParadox<\/a><\/p>\n15. <\/span>“The Martian<\/i> just feels good, I think it’s my favourite film that’s just about people solving problems. No real villains, and even though things get hectic, there’s never quite despair.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PlBl9RqOfXtJzXs4UNOdhA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/a696a3859387685756fa3e5f78a6dbb3\"\/)
<\/div>\n 20th Century Fox<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/headlesssamurai<\/a><\/p>\n16. <\/span>“The Ring<\/i> has a really pretty soundtrack, and I like the pacing.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Creepy](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UEAJ8hre_wbPdIPDg0.TkQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUyNjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/5c91a8a25f30fe369e77bc789756b748\"\/)
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\u2014u\/ciderwire<\/a><\/p>\n17. <\/span>“As someone who has lived with depression for most of his life, Melancholia<\/i> soothes me. Its depiction of depression is as real as it gets.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/woyD9UHzcWaHBAB07w4J7g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxNDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/5b28c2f20534d25cf8770d2297b18133\"\/)
<\/div>\n Nordisk Film<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/Marcysdad<\/a><\/p>\n18. <\/span>“The Big Short<\/i> is a delightful movie… until the end, when things are put into perspective.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PkTwlEYEdkpO_1uKvbxIXA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU4NDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/7d9763e42e3f7e701a7c8cfeb3e83333\"\/)
<\/div>\n Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/Enthusiasms<\/a><\/p>\n19. <\/span>“The Hunt For Red October<\/i> is the perfect movie for basic cable: every scene makes you say, ‘Nice, it’s this scene,’ then you sit down and watch the entire film.”<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Smiling](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VwdMKpQmymQdZ.ZAMBKC9w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/cffde69dababf2b7ad7c2c66e6705a10\"\/)
<\/div>\n Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014u\/nicetrylaocheREALLY<\/a><\/p>\n
Universal Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/RealCharlieNobody<\/a><\/p>\n Universal Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/WickedWitchofHR<\/a><\/p>\n Orion Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/sqli<\/a><\/p>\n Warner Bros. Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u2014u\/clumpsmcgee<\/a><\/p>\n Related: If You Can Guess 92% Of These TV Shows From Just A Screenshot, You\u2019re A Certified TV Expert<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Warner Bros.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/strawberrypops<\/a><\/p>\n 20th Century Fox<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/vincentvega1981<\/a><\/p>\n Icon Film Distribution<\/span><\/p>\n 20th Century Fox<\/span><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u2014u\/DrZolvr<\/a><\/p>\n Amazon Studios<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/deleted<\/p>\n Universal Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/Quetzalsacatenango<\/a><\/p>\n Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/FracturedMoonlights<\/a><\/p>\n Warner Bros. Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u2014u\/Psychoray<\/a><\/p>\n Columbia Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/PhatBoyFlim<\/a><\/p>\n Related: If You Can Identify 12\/17 Of These ’60s Movies From A Single Screenshot, You’re A Film Expert<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 20th Century Fox<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/CaptParadox<\/a><\/p>\n 20th Century Fox<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/headlesssamurai<\/a><\/p>\n DreamWorks Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u2014u\/ciderwire<\/a><\/p>\n Nordisk Film<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/Marcysdad<\/a><\/p>\n Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/Enthusiasms<\/a><\/p>\n Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014u\/nicetrylaocheREALLY<\/a><\/p>\n2. <\/span>“The Mummy<\/i><\/a> (1999) is damn near perfect \u2014 it’s fun, has great action, and there is not a bad character or line. Even the score is a good time.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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3. <\/span>“The Silence of the Lambs<\/i><\/a> pacing and lighting are perfect. The acting is fantastic. The score isn’t too emotionally manipulative or grating. It gives me the same feeling as taking a couple of sips of coffee after a benzo just dissolved under my tongue. Which is a godsend bc I lost the privilege of using substances to feel better.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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4. <\/span>“I think my firm stance that Pan’s Labyrinth<\/a><\/i>‘s ending is a happy one upsets many people I’ve recommended this movie to.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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5. <\/span>“The Lost Boys<\/i> was so present when I was growing up, everyone in my house loved it, so it was watched a lot. The soundtrack, being an absolute banger, was played on a fairly heavy rotation as well. It\u2019s a warm hug wrapped up in vampires, greasy saxophone men, and pure 80s vibes.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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6. <\/span>“I like the solitude in the space atmosphere of Alien<\/i><\/a>.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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7. <\/span>“I watched Pandorum<\/i> to go to sleep every night for like a month.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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8. <\/span>“I must have seen Predator <\/i>(the first one with Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a>) fifty times. It’s the perfect blend of action, suspense, sci-fi, machismo, and one-liners. It’s perfect comfort fodder.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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9. <\/span>“Manchester by the Sea<\/i>, lol. I love sad music and Casey Affleck and real shit and the ocean. It just works for me.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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10. <\/span>“The first half of Schindler\u2019s List.<\/i>“<\/span><\/h2>\n
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11. <\/span>“I\u2019m mostly girly, so people seem to be shocked when I watch anything Mafia-related, but I can\u2019t get enough of the Godfather<\/i> trilogy.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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12. <\/span>“Edge of Tomorrow<\/i> is always fun, infinitely rewatchable.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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13. <\/span>“A Few Good Men.<\/i> The pacing and rhythm of the dialogue is near-musical to me.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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14. <\/span>Die Hard,<\/i> when I want to sleep but don’t want to miss things. And just want something funny, action, and enjoyable, I put this on when I go to bed sometimes. If I hear it and close my eyes, I know exactly what’s happening, and it’s just familiar to me.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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15. <\/span>“The Martian<\/i> just feels good, I think it’s my favourite film that’s just about people solving problems. No real villains, and even though things get hectic, there’s never quite despair.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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16. <\/span>“The Ring<\/i> has a really pretty soundtrack, and I like the pacing.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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17. <\/span>“As someone who has lived with depression for most of his life, Melancholia<\/i> soothes me. Its depiction of depression is as real as it gets.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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18. <\/span>“The Big Short<\/i> is a delightful movie… until the end, when things are put into perspective.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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19. <\/span>“The Hunt For Red October<\/i> is the perfect movie for basic cable: every scene makes you say, ‘Nice, it’s this scene,’ then you sit down and watch the entire film.”<\/span><\/h2>\n
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