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Elijah Wood gives you Frodo eyes while scalping women — POV horror that dares you to keep watching.

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Sweaty palmsUnshowered grindhouseHorny in the worst way

Overview

Horror Thriller

As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.

Content warning

gore remake murder serial killer murder spree prostitute loneliness scalping artist sadism+5 more

Toxic masculinity and inherited violenceThe male gaze as literal weaponArt vs. exploitationIsolation in urban crowds

Standout Aspects

Direction

Khalfoun traps you in Elijah Wood's skull — literally POV start to finish.

Acting

Wood's voice performance is whisper-creepy perfection.

Practical Effects

The scalping effects will haunt your scalp for days.

Best for:Solo·Streaming·Rewatch

Heads up:Gore·Violence

Director

Franck Khalfoun

ReleasedDec 26, 2012

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Budget$6M·Revenue$2.6M

Top Cast

Elijah Wood

Frank Zito

Nora Arnezeder

Anna

America Olivo

Frank's Mother

Zoe Aggeliki

Jenna

Jan Broberg Felt

Rita

Joshua De La Garza

Martin

Dan Hunter

Nick / Clubber Boy

Genevieve Alexandra

Jessica

Liane Balaban

Judy

Megan Duffy

Lucie

Luis Fernandez-Gil

Waiter

Aaron Colom

Alley Man

Akbar Kurtha

Pharmacist

Sal Landi

Police Chief

Délé Ogundiran

Policewoman

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