10 Ways to mutilate yourself
10 Ways to mutilate yourself

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10 Ways to mutilate yourself

2010
Movie
14 min
No Language

Short film showing 10 innovative ways to mutilate yourself.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Matthew MerrymanGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A mockumentary-style horror-comedy that follows a group of amateur filmmakers as they attempt to create a viral video by showcasing increasingly gruesome and absurd self-mutilation techniques. What starts as a dark joke quickly spirals into genuine chaos and pain for the participants, blurring the lines between performance and reality. The film offers a satirical look at the lengths people will go to for internet fame and notoriety.

Critical Reception

The film garnered a cult following for its unique blend of gore, dark humor, and low-budget charm, though it was polarizing due to its extreme content and amateur production values. Critics and audiences noted its originality but often warned of its graphic nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its transgressive and darkly humorous approach to the found-footage horror genre.

  • Noted for its creative, albeit extreme, practical effects and commitment to its bizarre premise.

  • Criticized for its gratuitous gore and often amateurish filmmaking.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is largely unavailable, but discussions indicate a divided reaction, with some appreciating its extreme satire and others finding it overly repulsive.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Matthew Merryman, also stars in the movie and is responsible for many of its practical effects, which were achieved with a limited budget.

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