THE HORROR –
Oct. 15, 2025 – Many movies have successfully portrayed the reality of alcohol use disorders and other addictions. While many of these movies focus on the fact that these are illnesses that can be successfully treated and managed, there are some stories that emphasize the darker experiences that come with addiction. The darkest movies about alcohol use disorder and addiction strip away romanticized portrayals and instead offer unflinching, often disturbing insights into the lives of those caught in its grip.These movies don’t just show the physical toll of substance abuse, but instead expose how it infects relationships, identity, and even a person’s sense of time and reality. Whether it’s the downward spiral of a promising life, the unbearable weight of guilt and denial, or the quiet, day-to-day hell of dependency, the stories told in these movies linger long after the credits roll. The power in these stories is not found in melodrama, but in emotional truth.
