The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Directed by Andre Ovredal
Coroners are mystified by an unidentified corpse, until a series of terrifying events make it clear: Jane Doe may not be dead.
Coroners are mystified by an unidentified corpse until a series of terrifying events make it clear: Jane Doe may not be dead.
Cast: Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, Ophelia Lovibond
Member Reviews
A true modern classic. The slowly unraveling mystery of Jane's identity keeps the viewer engaged and asking questions, wondering what secrets her body holds. It's a refreshing deconstruction of the rigid interplay between horror and sex, displaying the typically captivating imagery of a nude female body in an exclusively clinical sense. You are almost shamed for perceiving her as anything more than the unfortunate leftovers of a life lost and so that clinical, dehumanizing viewpoint can be just as dangerous as a fetishizing, sexual one. To dehumanize or objectify her, whether it be the result of your job or proclivities, could prove to be your downfall. It really does feel like Jane, as a past victim, has flipped the script. We're not teased at the nature of the horror at work through extensive scenes of gory death, but we don't at all question the true potential of the danger the protagonists have found themselves in. At one point in my life I wanted to venture into this very profession and this movie takes advantage of all of the irrational fears that came with that goal. It's a film that I keep coming back to and would 100% recommend to others.
a true definition of a creepy horror
Horror done extremely well. Great performances, great story, solid tension building, and absolutely horrifying.
Very good! Wonderfully done!!
One of my very favorite movies. So wonderfully creepy.