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The Autopsy of Jane Doe

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Lioz E Please don’t read Lloyd S review. He spoiled the movie for me. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/24/25 Full Review 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 Full Review MaryAnn M. Creepy and fun. Don’t play games with the devil Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Carlos M Es buena y si da miedo pero como a la mitad de la pelicula recorde que ya la habia visto por partes entendi ya mas a fondo el transfondo de el porque el cadaver sigue como esta no dare spoilers pero si les gustan las peliculas de terror graficas y con manifestaciones paranormales debido a rituales satanicos les va a gustar esta pelicula de miedo le daria un 7/10 le pongo esto porque no me puso nervioso pero para alguien normal si daria miedo probablemente le pondria un 9/10 o algo asi pero comparando esto con siniestro y el conjuro 1 y etc yo le doy un buen merecido 7/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/10/25 Full Review Ishak H An amazing masterpiece of horror Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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