On movies that have intense effect on the audience... probably some of you are familiar with Lars von Trier's work. I remember the first film I saw from him, Breaking the Waves, the theater had a lot of women crying so hard they could not stop. I even recall a woman from the theater riding the same bus as myself with her bf, and she was still crying hysterically. That movie has craziness and abuse themes that are far more realistic and effective than this 50 Shades and similar could ever be, I think. Well, Lars von Trier's work generally has that tendency. I personally love his work, certain aspects and effects in some films did "hit home" for me, and I liked the effect. But certainly some people took it to heart intensely.