The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
Two American tourists confront a deranged surgeon's bleak and chilling vision in a German villa.
During a stopover in Germany in the middle of a carefree road trip through Europe, two American girls find themselves alone at night when their car breaks down in the woods. Searching for help at a nearby villa, they are wooed into the clutches of a deranged retired surgeon, who has a very disturbed vision.
How intense is The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Human Centipede (First Sequence) feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittychilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) for you?
Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) scary?
Yes, properly. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is streaming on AMC+.
Does The Human Centipede (First Sequence) have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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