The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2010): Cast & Where to Watch
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is a 2010 drama horror film directed by Tom Six, starring Ashley C. Williams, Ashlynn Yennie and Dieter Laser. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $325,113 worldwide. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic. Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
English What Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) About?
The premise of The Human Centipede (First Sequence) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a trip through Europe, two young American women find themselves stranded when their car breaks down. Seeking assistance, they stumble upon a secluded villa inhabited by a disturbed German surgeon. He reveals a horrifying plan: to link people surgically, creating a monstrous "human centipede." The women must then confront the unimaginable terror of his disturbing experiment and fight to escape his grasp.
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) Themes & Keywords
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- tranquilizer dart
- swimming pool
- defecation
- excrement eating
- coprophagia
- blonde
- transgressive film
- non hollywood ending
- german doctor
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- language barrier
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- cleavage
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- villain as protagonist
- killing
- gunfire
- mental illness
- psychopath
- splatter horror
- breaking and entering
- old pervert
- cabin in the woods
- reconjoined
- animal cruelty
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Where to Watch The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Human Centipede (First Sequence) Cast
Ashley C. Williams leads the cast, with Ashlynn Yennie and Dieter Laser. Directed by Tom Six.
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The Human Centipede (First Sequence) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Human Centipede (First Sequence) 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 47% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 26%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
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TMDB 52% User score
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The Human Centipede (First Sequence) Plot Summary
What happens in The Human Centipede (First Sequence) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lindsay, portrayed by Ashley C. Williams, and Jenny, played by Ashlynn Yennie, are two American tourists venturing through Germany who encounter a series of horrifying events. While attempting to reach a local nightclub, their car unexpectedly breaks down in the dense woods. Reluctantly refusing a ride from a menacing truck driver, the pair set off on foot in search of help as rain begins to pour. Their journey leads them to a secluded countryside house, which is owned by the deranged surgeon, Dr. Heiter, played by Dieter Laser.
Full summary
The whole story of The Human Centipede (First Sequence), scene by scene
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) Box Office
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) grossed $325,113 worldwide. $181,467 came from the US and Canada and $143,646 (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$325.1K
- US & Canada
- $181.5K
- International
- $143.6K
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Human Centipede (First Sequence).
How Well Do You Know The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
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What do Lindsay and Jenny do when their car breaks down?
Cars in The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
4 cars on screen, including the 2002 Iveco Stralis and the 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123.
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The Human Centipede (First Sequence) Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence” and “The Human Centipede 2”.
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- The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence
- The Human Centipede 2
- The Human Centipede 2 - Full Sequence
- Human Centipede – Der menschliche Tausendfüßler
- El Cienpies Humano 2
- Con Rết Người 2
- 휴먼 센티피드 2
- A Centopeia Humana 2
- El ciempiés humano 2
- Человеческая многоножка 2 (Полное построение)
- The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence)
- 人体蜈蚣2
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- Az emberi százlábú 2
- Lidská stonožka 2
- התולעת האנושית (החלק השני)
- A Centopéia Humana 2
- 人形蜈蚣2
- 인간 지네 2
- Човешката стоножка 2
- El Ciempiés Humano 2: Secuencia completa
- ムカデ人間2
- Ludzka stonoga 2
- Ljudska stonoga 2
- มนุษย์ตะขาบภาค 2, ადამიანი ცხრაფეხა 2
- Žmogaus šimtakojis 2
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The Human Centipede (First Sequence) FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Human Centipede (First Sequence), each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Human Centipede (First Sequence) released?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) was released on April 28, 2010.
Who directed The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) was directed by Tom Six.
More films by Tom Six Who is in the cast of The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) stars Ashley C. Williams, Ashlynn Yennie and Dieter Laser.
Where can I watch The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
In the US, The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is streaming on AMC Plus, AMC+ and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Human Centipede (First Sequence) make at the box office?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) grossed $325,113 worldwide ($181,467 domestic, $143,646 international).
How is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) rated?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) has 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does The Human Centipede (First Sequence) have a post-credit scene?
No. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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