Autopsy
Autopsy

Autopsy

2000Movie3 minEnglish

"Autopsy" is a short, surrealist film which features Marilyn Manson on an autopsy table, having his cranium opened, from which a fetus is extracted.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Clive BarkerGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of bizarre and gruesome murders that seem to be connected to a reclusive and wealthy philanthropist with a mysterious past. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark secret involving a radical new form of euthanasia that blurs the lines between life, death, and the supernatural.

Critical Reception

Autopsy, also known as 'Hellraiser: Inferno' in some markets and often mistaken for a standalone film, received a mixed to negative reception. While some praised its ambitious, psychological horror approach and atmospheric tension, many critics found the plot convoluted and the gore excessive without sufficient narrative payoff. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with fans of the genre split on its effectiveness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, unsettling atmosphere and psychological tension.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and excessive, gratuitous gore.
  • Seen as an ambitious but ultimately flawed entry in the horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and divided, with some appreciating the film's darker themes and unique premise, while others found it overly disturbing and lacking in clarity.

Fun Fact

Although often marketed as a standalone film, 'Autopsy' was originally intended as a direct-to-video installment in the Hellraiser franchise and was later re-edited and released as 'Hellraiser: Inferno' in many regions.

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