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Ever since we released THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE on December 22nd, we've had countless numbers of people asking when it was coming to DVD and Blu-ray (plenty of people still buy them). Well, now we can finally answer that - May 2nd! Arriving as a DVD/Blu combo pack from our friends at Scream Factory, THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE was made available as a Wal-Mart exclusive on May 2nd, with a wide release in all stores on June 27th. You can pre-order this terrifying modern classic on the Wal-Mart website now or pick it up in stores in just over a month!
A father and son, both coroners, are pulled into a complex mystery while attempting to identify the body of a young woman, who was apparently harboring dark secrets.
The Norwegian director André Øvredal (Troll Hunter) was inspired to do a REAL horror movie after attending a screening of The Conjuring. He immediately called his agent and told them that they should try and find a good horror script for him. A month later they showed him this script and he was immediately interested. The Autopsy of Jane Doe stars Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild, also grew up in Santa Fe) and Brian Cox (Morgan, Red) as father-and-son coroners who experience supernatural phenomena while examining the body of an unidentified woman, played by Olwen Kelly (Darkness on the Edge of Town). It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2016, to much acclaim and was released on December 21st worldwide. As Øvredal's first English-language film it even made J.P.'s Top 13 for 2016, and here's why...
The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a REAL horror film in the finest John Carpenter b-movie tradition. It isn't enough that it takes place within the creepiest part of the hospital or that it is largely about 2 men dealing with their relationship as father and son vicariously through the mystery that is Jane Doe. This film is a well choreographed and acted forensics film with supernatural jump scares that work. The identity of the body is slowly determined and its refreshing that she's not a zombie. Of course the clues are obvious for the seasoned horror fan, but definitely not expected. Everything about The Autopsy of Jane Doe is perfectly assembled to maintain tension, curiosity, and surprise.
According to Øvredal, Kelly had the most difficult role in the film, which we would agree that being naked and playing dead on a cold slab is probably the most challenging roll one could take on. Interestingly, Kelly was the first person interviewed for the role and though others were interviewed Øvredal instantly knew she was right for the role. One of the reasons she was selected was her knowledge of yoga, which helped her control her body and breathing. He's also reflected on how wonderfully well Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch worked together to the point where he would just set up the camera and watch them go. Instant chemistry with a well written and prepared story is obvious.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe is currently available at Amazon and your favorite digital service.
It’s just another night at the morgue for a father (Brian Cox) and son (Emile Hirsch) team of coroners, until an unidentified, highly unusual corpse comes in. Discovered buried in the basement of the home of a brutally murdered family, the young Jane Doe—eerily well preserved and with no visible signs of trauma—is shrouded in mystery. As they work into the night to piece together the cause of her death, the two men begin to uncover the disturbing secrets of her life. Soon, a series of terrifying events make it clear: this Jane Doe may not be dead. The latest from Trollhunter director Andre Ovredal is a scarily unpredictable, supernatural shocker that never lets up.
A film that made J.P.'s best of 2016 list. Look for a full review coming tomorrow!
It's that time of year folks! When we look back at last years best horror films and leave you with a list of fantastic films you can't ignore! This year is full expected favorites you've probably heard of and as usual, we always we want to surprise you with things you need to see!
#7 The Autopsy of Jane Doe (UK)
Father and son coroners receive a mysterious homicide victim with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to identify the beautiful young "Jane Doe," they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets.
Director: André Øvredal; Writers: Ian B. Goldberg, Richard Naing; Stars: Emile Hirsch, Brian Cox, Ophelia Lovibond
As if an unknown corpse in a basement isn't enough, The Autopsy of Jane Doe takes us deep into the heart of a coroners workshop as they attempt to learn more about what brought this body to them. Strange discoveries and even stranger supernatural happenings make this movie a puzzle any horror fan would have to see put together, despite the inevitable outcome. A refreshing twist on an otherwise hard to make genre of horror.
