The Human Centipede (First Sequence)

Name: The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
Director: Tom Six
Genre: Horror
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Dieter Laser, Ashley C. Williams, Ashlynn Yennie, Akihiro Kitamura, Andreas Leupold

2009Dir. Tom Six1h 31m

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Runtime1h 31m

Released2009

Budget$2M

Box office$252K

DirectorTom Six

About This Movie

The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is one of those films that really divides opinions. It’s not just horror; it feels like a twisted exploration of control and body horror. Tom Six's direction has this unsettling pace that builds tension without the usual jump scares. The practical effects are something else—what they crafted is both grotesque and oddly fascinating. Dieter Laser’s performance as the surgeon is chilling, a real embodiment of madness. This film doesn't shy away from its own audacity, and that’s what makes it distinctive, for better or worse. It’s hard to forget, but then again, that might be the point.

Released in 2009, runs 92 minutes.Shot in Germany, low-budget indie production.Used extensive practical effects, minimal CGI.Notorious for its graphic content and unique concept.