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Poll: Diabolus Ex Machina

A poll by ElMaruecan82
The 'negative' counterpart to the more famous Deus ex Machina, the expression refers to last-minute intrusions of objects, events, characters, powers or other plot 'contrivances' causing a shocking yet memorable downer ending.

Which of these Diaboli Ex Machina surprised you the most (in a shocking, sad or even pleasant) way?

After voting, you may discuss the list here

Results of 967 votes:

  1. 1.

    Chinatown (1974)

     
  2. 2.

    The Mist (2007)

     
  3. 3.

    American History X (1998)

     
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