The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)
The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)

The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)

2011Movie91 minEnglish

Inspired by the fictional Dr. Heiter, disturbed loner Martin dreams of creating a 12-person centipede and sets out to realize his sick fantasy.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users43%
Director: Tom SixGenres: Horror, Shockumentary

Plot Summary

Martin, a mentally disturbed night watchman at a warehouse, becomes obsessed with the 1982 film 'The Human Centipede'. Driven by his sick fascination, he decides to replicate the infamous surgery, kidnapping ten strangers and bringing them to his dilapidated warehouse. His goal is to create a grotesque, multi-person centipede, but his vision is far cruder and more horrifying than the original.

Critical Reception

The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) was met with widespread critical condemnation, primarily for its extreme graphic violence, nihilistic tone, and perceived lack of artistic merit. It was often cited as an example of 'torture porn' and was banned or heavily censored in several countries. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many finding it gratuitously shocking and others appreciating its audacity as a horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Extremely graphic and disturbing, pushing boundaries of taste and decency.
  • Lacks the narrative coherence or thematic depth of its predecessor, focusing solely on shock value.
  • A challenging watch that has been banned in multiple countries due to its extreme content.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be excessively gory and disturbing, with many expressing disgust at the graphic nature of the violence and the overall bleakness of the story. Some acknowledged its attempt to be shocking but found it ultimately pointless and repulsive.

Awards & Accolades

None notable. The film faced significant controversy and censorship rather than critical accolades.

Fun Fact

Due to its extreme violence and graphic content, 'The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)' was initially refused classification in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, and was banned outright in several other countries.

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