
Begotten
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Fantasy
Horror
1991
72 min
NR
Begotten is the creation myth brought to life, the story of no less than the violent death of God and the (re)birth of nature on a barren earth.
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"A seventy minute spiritual/anti-spiritual attack on the senses deserving of nearly perfect marks, if only for its aesthetic brilliance. But no, this film is so much more than just a visual marvel; it works, quite well actually, as a brilliant metaphor for the horrors resting deep within human nature that date all the way back to the genesis of mankind. A reflection of the corrupt path that we have traveled down in the eyes of E. Elias Merhige - who, with Begotten, established himself as a true cinematic genius - and one of the most surreal and frightening experiences I have ever had while watching a movie. Beautifully shocking, gorgeously terrifying, and, most certainly, like nothing you've ever seen before. Find it, experience it, love it, hate it. Just make sure that you see it."
"Not really scary as it is disgusting, especially within the first 5 minutes. I wouldn't recommend it to the casual viewer, or even a horror buff. If you thought La Jetée was good and weird, and can stomach gross things, you might enjoy this.
Because there is no dialogue, the audio makes for relaxing white noise. The visuals are sometimes too artistic to make out what's going on
Looks like the characters from Blair Witch Project made a scary art film.
Maybe watch Mother! instead"
"Nothing like it exists in the world. This was created by a film student but is incredibly difficult (and expensive) to find. It is completely worth it. Creation has never been depicted quite so.... graphically. This will forever haunt those who watch it. "
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Alisa Skripnikova