Is The Autopsy of Jane Doe scary?

Yes, properly. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is The Autopsy of Jane Doe?

Graphic gore and some violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is The Autopsy of Jane Doe rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity.

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

Film · 1h 26m · Rated R

Horror, Mystery

Two coroners uncover increasingly disturbing clues within a mysterious corpse, and the chilling dread never lets up.

Suspenseful. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Paramount+, AMC+, Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free) and Plex (free).

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The Autopsy of Jane Doe parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Autopsy of Jane Doe scary?: Yes, properly. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is The Autopsy of Jane Doe?: Graphic gore and some violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is The Autopsy of Jane Doe rated, and is it OK for kids?: No. It is rated R, with real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity.

What is The Autopsy of Jane Doe about?

Father and son coroners receive a mysterious unidentified corpse with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to examine the "Jane Doe," they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.