My Family is More Fucked Up than Yours; The Den of Vipers

When I first published this list I spent more time complaining that about what wasn’t on this list (or at least availible on MUBI, nee The Aueturs) than explaining what is on this list. Its not strictly a list of incest movies — although they are certainly represented here. Besides, Allison has already published an excellent one. (See Lemon Candy: http://www.theauteurs.com/lists/6780)

The list is really about explosive families. That’s why I put Fists in the Pocket first — the emotional pyrotechnics in this film are second to none. And all of the films on my list seethe in emotional violence. (Even if The...