Described as “one of the most terrifying experiences of my life” by one critic and a “terrifically, consistently scary horror movie” by another, The Autopsy of Jane Doe is now on Netflix, just in time for those seeking a fright this Halloween. Viewers be advised: this film is not for the faint-hearted, set almost entirely within the confines of a morgue and delving into the supernatural.
The narrative unfolds with the discovery of a gruesome murder scene where a family has been killed. Amidst the carnage, an untouched woman’s body is found, seemingly out of place at the crime scene.
As the coroner conducts the autopsy, it becomes apparent that the woman, who had shown no external signs of trauma, has a missing tongue, shattered bones and peat beneath her fingernails, reports the Express.
Starring Brian Cox, known for his role in Succession, as the coroner, and Emile Hirsch as his son assisting with the autopsy, the film also has Olwen Kelly as Jane Doe, who has been described as the new face of terror.
Critics have lauded the film, with Donald Clarke of The Times commenting “Fans of the genre will rejoice in the rare sight of a new kind of threat.”
Meanwhile, Jason Adams from My New Plaid Pants said: ” It redefines gooseflesh. Hell, your scalp will crawl right off of you and into the seat beside you and then demand some of your popcorn, if you let it.”
Stephen Prokopy of Third Coast Review described the film as “a tightly wound, beautifully paced, and utterly terrifying bundle of darkness that doesn’t forget to inject its characters with enough personality to make us care”.
Horror maestro Stephen King hailed it as “visceral horror to rival Alien and early Cronenberg. Watch it, but not alone.”
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While The Autopsy of Jane Doe isn’t drawn from real-life events, director Andre vredal opted for authenticity by casting a real person, Olwen Kelly, as the cadaver in the autopsy scenes, eschewing prosthetics and practical effects. Kelly was chosen from numerous candidates due to her yoga expertise, which allowed her to minutely control her body and breathing.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2016. Despite not clinching major accolades or achieving blockbuster status, the film garnered rave reviews and critical acclaim.
Directed by Andre Øvredal, known for his work on Trollhunter, the movie features performances by Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, and Olwen Kelly.
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