The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is a horror film directed by Tom Six, running about 92 minutes. “Their flesh is his fantasy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 explains his mad scientific vision to his captives' utter horror. They are to be the subjects of his sick lifetime fantasy: to be the first to connect people, one to the next, and in doing so bring to life "the human centipede."
Who’s in it. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) stars Dieter Laser as Dr. Heiter, Ashley C. Williams as Lindsay, Ashlynn Yennie as Jenny and Akihiro Kitamura as Katsuro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Human Centipede (First Sequence) has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $252.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Centipede (First Sequence) page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Centipede (First Sequence) tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)?
- In US, The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Human Centipede (First Sequence) worth watching?
- The Human Centipede (First Sequence) holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Human Centipede (First Sequence)?
- The Human Centipede (First Sequence) stars Dieter Laser, Ashley C. Williams, Ashlynn Yennie, Akihiro Kitamura and Andreas Leupold.
- When was The Human Centipede (First Sequence) released?
- The Human Centipede (First Sequence) was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.