The Human Centipede (2009) Review in 2025
A Dutch surgeon's twisted experiment goes horribly wrong, resulting in a gruesome and disturbing outcome.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Absolutely not, this movie is extremely disturbing and not suitable for any age group.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is not worth watching, even for horror fans. It's a poorly made, disturbing, and unwatchable film that fails to deliver on any level.
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A group of tourists, including a young woman, a Japanese man, and an American couple, are kidnapped by a Dutch surgeon who has a twisted obsession with human centipedes. He surgically connects the three people mouth-to-anus, creating a human centipede, and forces them to march through the desert as punishment for his daughter's death.
Review Details
story3.00/10
The story is weak and lacks any real tension or suspense. The plot is predictable and the characters are not well-developed.
acting3.00/10
The acting is decent, but it's not enough to save the movie. The actors do their best with the material they are given, but it's not enough to make the movie watchable.
characters2.00/10
The characters are poorly written and lack any real depth or complexity. The actors do their best with the material they are given, but it's not enough to save the movie.
direction3.00/10
The direction is average and fails to create any real atmosphere or tension. The camera work is shaky and the editing is choppy.
cinematography2.00/10
The cinematography is poor and lacks any real visual appeal. The lighting is dim and the colors are muted.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The movie is a great example of how not to make a horror film. It's a perfect example of how to take a great concept and turn it into a mess.
Cons
The movie is poorly made, disturbing, and unwatchable. The story is weak, the characters are poorly written, and the direction is average.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not a human centipede!"
"You're a human centipede!"
