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Antichrist

Released Oct 23, 2009 1h 44m Drama Mystery & Thriller List
54% Tomatometer 179 Reviews 55% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
While a married couple (Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg) is having sex, their infant son in a nearby room falls out a window to his death. She becomes distraught and is hospitalized, but her husband, who is a psychiatrist, attempts to treat her. Deciding that she needs to face her fears, he takes her to a cabin in the woods where she spent a previous summer with the boy. Once they are there, she becomes more unhinged and starts perpetrating sexual violence on her husband and herself.
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Critics Consensus

Gruesome, explicit and highly controversial; Lars Von Triers arthouse-horror, though beautifully shot, is no easy ride.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator Antichrist is deftly made, visually atmospheric and has, at its heart, two of the rawest, bravest performances you will probably ever see. It's also horrible and therein lies the rub, I suppose. Aug 29, 2018 Full Review Larry Gross Film Comment Magazine There will be no thumbs up or down ... [The film] is neither disgusting ... nor is it one of the great films. It is a transitional work made by an artist clearly in crisis. Sep 24, 2014 Full Review Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Angelos Koutsourakis PopMatters von Trier does not hesitate to engage into a dialogue and thus experiment with mainstream cinema, in order to reshape the relationship between film production and reception...we can see Antichrist as a film that thematises the medium itself... Feb 23, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Whether [Von Trier's] goading incites a reaction of sheer revulsion or artistic admiration depends greatly on the viewer. He must, however, be praised for stimulating a fierce reaction. Rated: 2/4 Aug 30, 2023 Full Review Ezequiel Obregón EscribiendoCine ... An emotional tour de force, in which captivating moments coexist with others that border on the ridiculous. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Jun 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Adam B One of the worst things I've ever seen Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review Robert P This is great, i hate it. Bro was really like: "I can fix her" Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Joe W Graphic sex and violence. Movie is about the mental decay of a therapist's wife. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Gerson S Esse filme é muito ruim!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Patrick C I found the relationship dynamics just as interesting as the horror aspects. The sexual parts did feel kinda like they were unnecessary shock value but it's definitely interesting to see . Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Craig M Those with negative reviews miss the point. I simply say, "You owe it to yourself to see it." It feels like any hint of why you should like it will be a spoiler. Life is hard. Staying sane is hard when you are in pain. Seeing more pain coming is hard when you love that someone who will bring you even more pain. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis While a married couple (Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg) is having sex, their infant son in a nearby room falls out a window to his death. She becomes distraught and is hospitalized, but her husband, who is a psychiatrist, attempts to treat her. Deciding that she needs to face her fears, he takes her to a cabin in the woods where she spent a previous summer with the boy. Once they are there, she becomes more unhinged and starts perpetrating sexual violence on her husband and herself.
Director
Lars von Trier
Producer
Meta Louise Foldager
Screenwriter
Lars von Trier
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
DR, SVT, Memfis Film AB, arte France Cinéma, ARTE G.E.I.E, Slot Machine, ZDF Arte, Zentropa International, Trollhättan Film AB, Film i Väst, Lucky Red
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 23, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 4, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$397.1K
Runtime
1h 44m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)