Self Decapitation
Self Decapitation

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Self Decapitation

2017
Movie
65 min
English

Self Decapitation is a Janus-headed self-portrait by Rouzbeh Rashidi and Maximilian Le Cain in which death and desire each take possession of this film in two parts. The ambiguities of inhabiting a human body are conjured by way of film technology in its faults, faulty memories and false promises. There is no escape from its haunting – except perhaps to haunt it in turn…

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Jonathan Michael SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man wakes up in a remote, dilapidated house with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As he attempts to piece together his past, he discovers unsettling clues that suggest he may be responsible for a horrific crime. He soon realizes he is trapped in a terrifying game of self-discovery, where the line between victim and perpetrator blurs with deadly consequences.

Critical Reception

Self Decapitation garnered mixed to negative reviews, with many critics citing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. While some praised its unsettling atmosphere and ambition, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a satisfying narrative payoff.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a confusing and ultimately unsatisfying narrative.

  • While possessing a dark atmosphere, it lacks strong character development.

  • The ending is often cited as anticlimactic and poorly explained.

Google audience: Audience reception for Self Decapitation is largely negative. Viewers frequently expressed frustration with the lack of clarity in the plot and the confusing nature of the story's resolution. Many found the film to be a disappointing viewing experience due to its narrative shortcomings.

Fun Fact

Director Jonathan Michael Smith also stars in the film and reportedly wrote the script over a period of several years, drawing inspiration from psychological thrillers and horror films that explore themes of identity and memory loss.

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