Sometimes a movie doesn’t just disappoint people. It leaves them upset enough to warn others away.

That reaction has followed the Netflix film The Deliverance. In online discussions, some viewers said the story felt so bleak and unsettling that they wanted the platform to stop promoting it. A few even urged Netflix to remove it altogether. Others simply told people not to waste their time watching.

The film has also drawn interest because it has been widely watched on the service. It features Glenn Close and was directed by Lee Daniels. The story is a dramatic, supernatural-style retelling inspired by a real account. It follows a mother who reported that she and her children were seeing shadowy spirits.

Opinions split sharply. Some people described it as frightening and emotional, and said the dark tone fits a story based on disturbing claims. Others said it did not live up to the praise and left them confused or drained rather than entertained. A few defended the film by arguing that not every viewer will enjoy the same kind of material, and that choosing to watch is a personal decision.

In the end, the debate is less about one title and more about what people want from their viewing time.

Do you think streaming services should remove films that many viewers find upsetting, or should choice always come first?