I’m aware this is probably one of the most random topics for an All Time Best post but I really feel bad for poor guy.
The scene is from The Rock and it definitely ranks as one of the most unfortunate death scenes any character has ever suffered.
In case you haven’t guessed by now, the scene in question involves a no name character who unfortunately demonstrates the awful effects of being exposed to VX Poison Gas. Essentially, he’s a part of a team looking to steal 16 rockets to hold San Fransisco hostage so Sean Connery can reverse-escape Alcatraz. (Otherwise known as… The Rock)
During the theft, one of the shiny green balls breaks releasing deadly gas into the room.
The results aren’t pretty. Basically, your skin melts off.
Be warned. I’ve included the clip so beware of spoilers and/or gross face melting.
You’ll feel bad for him. Who wouldn’t? I wouldn’t want to be exposed to VX gas. That’s probably why the movie’s premise worked so well. No one wants an entire city to suffer what this poor guy does.
If that doesn’t qualify as a high ranking ‘unfortunate’ movie death scene, I don’t know what will.
PS: I have a feeling this post will get a sequel someday soon. I’ve already thought of more.
Thought of a better one? Be sure to comment. I’m sure there are millions of examples.
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This is tough only because I don’t want to narrow it down to just a dragged out gruesome death. My choice for most unfortunate death is gonna be Karl from Die Hard. He had his brother die. He got beaten up by a New York cop. He was hanged by a chain. He was blown up in a rooftop explosion. He fell 30+ stories in a pile of rubble. He was eventually killed by a pudgie cop with a police issue revolver!
That Jason is the most unfortunate death!
Not nearly as gruesome, Samuel L. Jackson’s exit from Deep Blue Sea was tremendous. Made the movie for me. Bonus points for it coming on the tails of the film’s Big Motivational Speech given by Jackson.
No word of a lie, I had a conversation with some coworkers about that very scene last night. Definitely a good call!