I've been considering getting a copy of this, as I quite like so called "disturbing" films now and then, but the whole supposed paedophilia bits I've heard of will just anger the fu** out of me. I wanna be shocked not pis*ed off.
The thing is: it's not actually a 'good' film. It really doesn't have any redeemable qualities. It's not even scary persay. Just disgusting. Films can be just as disturbing - like the Exorcist- but A Serbian Film just seemed distasteful. One could argue The possessed girl stabbing herself in her ***** with a bloody crucifix is just as if not More disturbing as an infant being raped- but the Exorcist was an overall much better film. That being said- that crucifix scene will be more memorable in the long run. I don't recommend watching it. It's Just not good. If you're lookin For a gnarly horror I would check ou martyrs. Seriously disturbing. And the film had something to say
You should. This a truly GOOD movie, ignore what the other one said. It has a realistic plot going and the way it is done is fantastic. It actually doesn't show a whole whole lot of the gore, mostly just aftermath or quick scenes. There is a lot of discussion of pedophilia, but only 2 scenes does it actually happen. The baby rape, of course, which is so quick I actually rewound it to try and see it. The other scene I won't give away, but it also is not exactly "seen". That will make sense once you watch it. I like the effects and as I said the way the movie overall is out together is great. A lot of it we only see through the video camera the main character is watching. So that kinda takes the edge off a bit. I highly highly recommend this film.
Also I meant to add, even though not all the gory parts are shown much, there is a LOT of blood. Before anyone tries to troll me, blood and gore are two completely different things.
One more thing. So many thoughts, lol. This is definitely more of a thriller suspense movie than a try horror, as in, it isn't actually scary. And it's not meant to be.
I think everyone should at least try to watch it once because of how daring it is and also that it really is a wellmade movie even though it has some of the most incredibly violent scenes in cinema histoty