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Exquisite Corpse

Movie
3 min
English

A nude model takes control of her autonomy and unleashes her creative powers

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Toxic / Ulli LommelGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive serial killer meticulously plans his next victim, creating an elaborate 'exquisite corpse' of evidence to frame an innocent man. As the killer's obsession grows, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with his intended target and the detective pursuing him.

Critical Reception

Exquisite Corpse is a low-budget slasher film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its gratuitous violence and convoluted plot, though some acknowledged its atmospheric tension and disturbing imagery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at psychological horror and suspense.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of character development.

  • Noted for its unsettling tone and graphic depictions of violence.

Google audience: Audience reception for Exquisite Corpse is largely indifferent, with some viewers appreciating its dark themes and disturbing atmosphere, while others found it to be excessively violent and lacking in narrative coherence.

Fun Fact

The film's title refers to a surrealist game where players collectively create a drawing or text without seeing the previous contributions, a concept that mirrors the fragmented and disturbing narrative of the film.

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