Antichrist
Directed by Lars von Trier
A husband must deal with his wife’s dangerous behavior after the death of their son in Danish provocateur Lars Von Trier’s notoriously gruesome arthouse shocker. After their son falls out a window while they're having sex, a man (Willem Dafoe) and his wife (Charlotte Gainsbourg) retreat to their rural cabin. But something strange is in the air, and soon Gainsbourg’s obsession with evil women puts her husband’s life - and body parts - at risk. Audience members at film festivals experienced panic attacks and vomiting during two particularly sickening scenes.
A man must deal with his wife’s dangerous behavior after the death of their son.
Cast: Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg
Member Reviews
I can understand why many people dislike this movie, but I find it so captivating. Twisted imagery and controversial themes, not for the squeamish. It’s shot so beautifully that it’s hard to look away despite how disturbing it can get. Phenomenal acting compliment Lars Von Trier at his best. It’s infamously anti-feminist on a surface level but this is like type of movie to let it take you deeper; nature vs nurture, society vs our primal selves. Plus, anything that caused people to faint at film festivals is worth a watch for me.
I liked the sex... it's a good movie
Could have been a good movie... But the amount of sex there is is just sooooo over the top. They're having sex literally all the time. I came here to watch a disturbing movie, not porn, man! Also, can we please stop making the movie represent women being all psychos. I thought this was going to be more focused on the religion side (I'm not religious at all, but sometimes you like to see the bad side of Christianity) and the only mention of religion is Satan. That's it. For a movie named Antichrist, don't expect too much.
this movie is beautiful and hoorrific at the same time. A Masterclass from lars
The movie makes more sense if she left the window open on purpose.