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Thanatomorphose (2012): Cast & Plot

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Thanatomorphose is a 2012 horror film directed by Éric Falardeau, starring Pat Lemaire, Karine Picard and Émile Beaudry. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Thanatomorphose (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Éric Falardeau
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Thanatomorphose About?

The premise of Thanatomorphose without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a night of intense intimacy, a young woman discovers her body is decaying instead of healing. As she grapples with the unsettling changes and strange sensations accompanying her deterioration, she struggles to accept her new reality. Her body begins to visibly rot, and parts of it begin to detach. Despite the horrifying transformation, she clings to existence, confronting the disturbing progression of her physical decline.

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Cast & crew

Thanatomorphose Cast

Pat Lemaire leads the cast, with Karine Picard and Émile Beaudry. Directed by Éric Falardeau; 8 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Thanatomorphose Plot Summary

What happens in Thanatomorphose from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Laura is a depressed and introverted young woman who lives alone in a small apartment and works as a nurse. Her quiet existence is shadowed by an abusive relationship with Antoine, who is distant and often leaves after they have sex. After their encounter, Laura tends to Antoine when he injures his foot, revealing her profession through the care she provides. The moment is punctuated by her distracted fascination with a patient’s clay carving and a private act of masturbation, during which a red spot appears on her groin.

Full summary

The whole story of Thanatomorphose, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Thanatomorphose?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the protagonist who experiences the rapid decomposition?

Details

Thanatomorphose Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Tanatomorfosis” and “Танатоморфоз”.

Also known as
  • Tanatomorfosis
  • Танатоморфоз
  • Tanatomorfózis
  • 死亡体征
  • 타나토모르포즈

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FAQ

Thanatomorphose FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thanatomorphose, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thanatomorphose?

Thanatomorphose runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Thanatomorphose released?

Thanatomorphose was released on October 4, 2012.

Who directed Thanatomorphose?

Thanatomorphose was directed by Éric Falardeau.

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Who is in the cast of Thanatomorphose?

Thanatomorphose stars Pat Lemaire, Karine Picard and Émile Beaudry, among 8 credited actors.

Does Thanatomorphose have a post-credit scene?

No. Thanatomorphose has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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