The Human Centipede Arrives on Shudder: Stream All 3 Sick Films

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Starting from February 24th, the controversial body horror series by Tom Six, known as The Human Centipede trilogy, will be available for streaming. For those who share Betelgeuse’s penchant for horror, all three films of this unusual franchise, which becomes increasingly amusing with each sequel, can be streamed on Shudder (or AMC+, where the Shudder content is also found in a dedicated section).

If you enjoy captivating historical dramas grounded in reality, then I recommend moving forward to the next post. However, if you’re intrigued by the grotesque, controversial, and borderline offensive subgenre of horror, then prepare for a chilling experience with the Human Centipede trilogy: The Human Centipede (First Sequence), The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence), and The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence) streaming on Shudder next month, adding an eerie touch to your post-Valentine’s Day feelings when the passion may have subsided.

The streamer has shared some exciting news about new horror titles they will be adding to their collection next month. Among these are “The Coffee Table,” a Spanish horror gem, the ’80s slasher “My Bloody Valentine,” the sequel to “Unfriended” titled “Unfriended: Dark Web,” and the mind-bending horror movie “Enter the Void.” However, none of these compare to the controversy and disturbance caused by Tom Six’s films. These movies, essentially extensions of an initially intriguing concept, eventually transformed into a gruesome spectacle of bodily horror. As described in Shudder’s press release for each film:

The Human Chain: A deranged scientist captures and alters three vacationers, joining them together in a bizarre chain, where their mouths are sewn to one another’s rear ends, creating an unsettling human chain.

‘The Human Chain 2’: Spurred on by the character of Dr. Heiter, socially awkward Martin harbors an unusual ambition – that of constructing a 12-person chain, and he embarks on a twisted journey to bring his macabre dream to life.

Drawing inspiration from ‘The Human Centipede’ series, the troubled warden of a high-security penitentiary contemplates constructing a 500-person chain, similar to that creature, as a means to tackle his institution’s issues.

‘The Human Centipede’ is a Controversial Approach of Infinite Possibilities

In 2010, horror enthusiasts were thrilled at the prospect of such a movie. The initial film was primarily recognized as simply “The Human Centipede“, as few could imagine that such a level of depravity could be pushed further in terms of concept. Critics weren’t overly generous with their reviews, and the movie seemed to polarize both critics and audiences. Roger Ebert might have summed up the cultural impact most aptly in his review:

This film is so disturbing yet captivating, even a hardcore late-night cinema enthusiast would appreciate it. Normally, I assign star ratings to movies I critique. However, for this movie, I find the traditional rating system inadequate. Is it good? Is it bad? In this case, these questions seem irrelevant. The film exists independently, beyond the realm where stars have any relevance.

If you assumed that director Tom Six would not proceed beyond the first installment, think twice! The second part builds upon the concept of the initial film in an exponential manner, while the third delves into a darker, seemingly senseless progression that translates wonderfully on screen.

At some point, the director expressed that he had further concepts for the franchise: “If I were to create a fourth installment, possibly in 20 years from now, who knows what the future holds, it could involve uniting all starving Africans on the continent through a charity organization to tackle hunger. Alternatively, it could focus on aliens unifying the entire human race!” This guy is quite amusing.

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2025-01-20 21:01