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6 devastating movies that destroyed me—and why I can never watch them again

How-To Geek·Dan Girolamo·6 months ago
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Published May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

After graduating from Marist University with a degree in communications and journalism, Dan Girolamo has over 10 years of experience writing about entertainment and sports. Dan's work can be seen in various publications, including Digital Trends , SportsCasting , and Tom's Guide .

Throughout his career, Dan has interviewed several high-profile filmmakers and creatives, including Brendan Fraser, Jamie Lee Curtis, Caitriona Balfe, Frank Grillo, Miranda Cosgrove, Jai Courtney, Chris Columbus and James Cameron.

Dan joins How-To Geek as the Streaming Lead. When he's not writing about entertainment, Dan is either watching a movie or praying for the New York Knicks to win a championship.

What are your feelings about sad movies? I've realized you can't always be happy at the cinema. Sometimes, you need to let out a good cry. It's healthy, or at least that's what I told myself after shedding some tears during Hamnet .…

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