The phrase
"harrowing scene" refers to a situation or sight that is extremely distressing, disturbing, or deeply upsetting.
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«harrowing»
«scene»
Sentences with «harrowing scene»
- Michael Bay's skill in putting together a series of harrowing scenes of chaos is ultimately undone by his obsession with telling every beat of the story as a courage versus cowardice tale. (decider.com)
- Exquisitely paced, its performances and mood are so perfectly gauged that it is one of the most harrowing scenes so far this year. (dallasfilmnow.com)
- In War of the Worlds, two of the most harrowing scenes involve no aliens. (reverseshot.org)
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