The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
“Their flesh is his fantasy.”
During a stopover in Germany in the middle of a carefree road trip through Europe, two American girls find themselves alone at night when their car breaks down in the woods. Searching for help at a nearby villa, they are wooed into the clutches of a deranged retired surgeon, who has a very disturbed vision.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Shudder, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, Shudder | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel, Disaster X Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Planet Horror Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Tivify | — |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is a 2009 English-language horror film directed by Tom Six. The cast is led by Dieter Laser, Winter Williams (Formerly Ashley C. Williams), Ashlynn Yennie. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 5.2/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) was produced by Six Entertainment and made in Netherlands. It was released on October 31, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tom Six
- Writers
- Tom Six
- Release date
- October 31, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Netherlands
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Six Entertainment
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) cast & crew
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) was directed by Tom Six and written by Tom Six.
The cast features Dieter Laser as Dr. Heiter, Winter Williams (Formerly Ashley C. Williams) as Lindsay, Ashlynn Yennie as Jenny, Akihiro Kitamura as Katsuro, Andreas Leupold as Detective Kranz, and Peter Blankenstein as Detective Voller.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Holeg Spies, cinematography is by Goof de Koning, and it was produced by Tom Six.
Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) worth watching?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) holds an audience score of 5.2/10 from 2,401 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
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Cast of The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
Dieter Laser
Dr. Heiter
Winter Williams (Formerly Ashley C. Williams)
Lindsay
Ashlynn Yennie
Jenny
Akihiro Kitamura
Katsuro
Andreas Leupold
Detective Kranz
Peter Blankenstein
Detective Voller
Rosemary Annabella
Amy (voice)
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The Human Centipede (First Sequence) — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Human Centipede (First Sequence) in United States?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) in?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) rated?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is rated R. It holds a 5.2/10 audience score from 2,401 ratings.
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