The Autopsy of Jane Doe

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The Autopsy of Jane Doe

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2016

1h 26m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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When father and son coroners investigate the death of a beautiful "Jane Doe," they find increasingly bizarre clues.

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Critics Consensus

The Autopsy of Jane Doe subverts the gruesome expectations triggered by its title to deliver a smart, suggestively creepy thriller that bolsters director André Ovredal's growing reputation.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Fans of the genre will rejoice in the rare sight of a new kind of threat. They will celebrate further at the director's success in satisfactorily exploiting a challenging premise.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 1, 2017

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Ed Potton

The Times (UK)

This chilling chamber piece from the Norwegian director Andr Ovredal is an exercise in restrained horror.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 31, 2017

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

The second half is merely morbid runaround, punctuating its soundtrack crashes with self-justifying footnotes on historical misogyny.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 30, 2017

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

In this horror story much closer in spirit to Stephen King's novels than to cheap horror films, Ørvedal makes us feel and live with his revenge nightmare that which others (particularly women) have lived and felt. [Full review in Spanish]

Apr 26, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The movies early, slow-burning potential is squandered by its adherence to popular genre tropes, all of which seem underwhelming after the first two-thirds.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 5, 2022

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Jason Adams

My New Plaid Pants

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.

Jul 2, 2021

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Audience Member

The movie doesn't offer many jump scares but more to the horror atmosphere and shots that makes you feel uneasy and uncomfortable

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/14/25

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Charles H.

Very creepy. Try to stay calm.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/25

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Griffith J

The first half is near perfect horror while the second half slips into generic forgetfulness. The tone is so well crafted with little details, locations, & timeframes that make everything feel very creepy. An engrossing mystery that really envelopes me but as the exposition unfolds, it loses its grip on me. The small cast feels amateur & overacted. Yet the concept is original with tons of potential, gruesome imagery, & a few really great moments but it can’t stick the landing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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Aluna U

The Autopsy of Jane Doe presents an intriguing concept with eerie visuals and strong atmospheric tension, but its execution lacks depth and emotional impact. While the mystery builds well, inconsistencies in plot details and underdeveloped characters lessen its overall effectiveness. The film still offers a chilling experience, especially for fans of medical horror, though it misses the opportunity to fully realize its supernatural potential. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Lioz E

Please don’t read Lloyd S review. He spoiled the movie for me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Ry N.

There were a couple Jane does and do nots in this movie. If bodies in the morgue start chasing you, do run away. If you find out one of the bodies is a witch, don’t try to burn them. This psychological thriller was great!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/21/25

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Synopsis

When father and son coroners investigate the death of a beautiful "Jane Doe," they find increasingly bizarre clues.

Director: André Øvredal
Producer: Rory Aitken, Fred Berger, Eric Garcia, Ben Pugh
Screenwriter: Richard Naing, Ian B. Goldberg
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: 42, Impostor Pictures
Rating: R (Graphic Nudity|Bloody Horror Violence|Language|Unsettling Grisly Images)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 2, 2017
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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