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The Human Centipede

Original title: The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
  • 2009
  • 16
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
86K
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POPULARITY
1,085
213
The Human Centipede (2009)
Two stranded young women are the missing pieces in a demented surgeon's twisted plan.
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A mad scientist kidnaps and mutilates a trio of tourists in order to reassemble them into a human centipede, created by stitching their mouths to each others' rectums.A mad scientist kidnaps and mutilates a trio of tourists in order to reassemble them into a human centipede, created by stitching their mouths to each others' rectums.A mad scientist kidnaps and mutilates a trio of tourists in order to reassemble them into a human centipede, created by stitching their mouths to each others' rectums.

  • Director
    • Tom Six
  • Writer
    • Tom Six
  • Stars
    • Dieter Laser
    • Winter Williams
    • Ashlynn Yennie
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    86K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,085
    213
    • Director
      • Tom Six
    • Writer
      • Tom Six
    • Stars
      • Dieter Laser
      • Winter Williams
      • Ashlynn Yennie
    • 550User reviews
    • 286Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 3 nominations

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    Winter Williams and Ashlynn Yennie in The Human Centipede (2009)
    Winter Williams in The Human Centipede (2009)
    Dieter Laser in The Human Centipede (2009)
    Akihiro Kitamura in The Human Centipede (2009)
    Dieter Laser in The Human Centipede (2009)
    Dieter Laser, Andreas Leupold, Tom Six, Ilona Six, Goof de Koning, Rene de Wit, Akihiro Kitamura, Winter Williams, Ashlynn Yennie, Holeg Spies, Patrick Savage, Peter Blankenstein, Mauricio d'Orey, Sylvia Zidek, Rosemary Annabella, Bernd Kostrau, Thomas Stefan, and Nigel de Hond in The Human Centipede (2009)
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    Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser
    • Dr. Heiter
    Winter Williams
    Winter Williams
    • Lindsay
    • (as Ashley C. Williams)
    Ashlynn Yennie
    Ashlynn Yennie
    • Jenny
    Akihiro Kitamura
    Akihiro Kitamura
    • Katsuro
    Andreas Leupold
    • Det. Kranz
    Peter Blankenstein
    Peter Blankenstein
    • Det. Voller
    Bernd Kostrau
    • Dirty Man in Car
    Rene de Wit
    • Truck Driver
    Sylvia Zidek
    • Hotel Receptionist
    • (voice)
    Rosemary Annabella
    Rosemary Annabella
    • Amy
    • (voice)
    • (as Monica Iconica)
    Mauricio d'Orey
    • TV Presenter
    • (voice)
    • (as Maurício d'Orey)
    • Director
      • Tom Six
    • Writer
      • Tom Six
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    • Trivia
      Director Tom Six showed a drawing of the human centipede to all the actresses who showed up to the casting sessions. Many actresses walked out in disgust after discovering what the role actually entailed.
    • Goofs
      Whenever Dr. Heiter walks in the room where his patients lie down, a breathing machine can be heard. However, none of the people are connected to a breathing machine with tubes, so this sound doesn't make sense.
    • Quotes

      Katsuro: Oh shit! I have to shit!

    • Crazy credits
      Tom Six's dog Nigel is credited under "Edited by" and "Making of edited by" as "NIGEL DE HOND", which is Dutch for "Nigel the dog".
    • Connections
      Featured in Scream Awards 2010 (2010)

    User reviews550

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    An assault on human dignity-time to make a stand
    Sometimes in life you have to make a stand, even when it's unpopular to do so.

    We here in the USA and in many other countries have become societies where just about anything goes in the name of entertainment or making a profit. You want to play "a game" where you can blow off people's heads then watch the blood squirt in High Definition ? No problem you can buy a variety of them easily. You want to see porn films where the actress pretends to be underage or that she is getting raped mercilessly, it's out there. You like snuff films? They have simulated ones of those too for your viewing pleasure. Probably even real ones if you look hard enough. There are even films of women and men having sex with animals for those of you into that. I suppose the people that watch and support these films justify it by thinking "Hey, I'm not doing it myself...I'm just watching someone else do it". But what does that say about you as an individual if this is where you seek entertainment and a sense of fun? These films are all an insult to human dignity, something you would think we'd all have a common ground to stand against. How could they instead become something viewed for enjoyment?

    This film reminds me of the various medical atrocities the Nazi's inflicted on unfortunate prisoners. Even the doctor in it is a German. I won't list those atrocities here, but they were real they happened, they weren't fictional or simulated. If you could get your hands on actual films of those Nazi experiments and there outcomes would you watch them for fun? Is squirming uncomfortably at a visual assault to your sense of right and wrong a thrill for you? Does that thrill justify whatever you are watching? If so, you might consider some therapy to find out why that feeling, watching the suffering of others, is a pleasure for you. What if a victim in those films were someone you loved, your sister, brother or child perhaps, instead of total strangers? How would you feel knowing someone watched their suffering for enjoyment? If you wouldn't view those experiments then don't watch this assault on human dignity either fictional or not. Make a stand be proud of having morals.

    I feel ashamed to be a member of the human race when I see a film like this is making money for some sicko movie makers. No, it's not just a metaphorical comment on anything as some would like you to believe. Stand up and say "ENOUGH !". Don't be afraid if you're insulted and ridiculed for having a sense of morality in a world where a growing number of people have none. Do what you know in your heart is morally right.

    Please do not spend money to view this film. Send a message to those that try to profit by making them. These people are exploiting human dignity, OUR dignity, for the sake of their own wealth. Don't be a part of it.
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    • Apr 17, 2010

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    • Release date
      • March 27, 2012 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
    • Filming locations
      • Naarden, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production company
      • Six Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $181,467
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,424
      • May 2, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $325,113
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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