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Review: The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) I decided to get a bit more into the October/Halloween spirit lately and, the other day, ended up watching a recent horror film that I really knew nothing about, but that had been recommended by a friend whose taste in film I give a lot of credit to. Directed by Norwegian filmmaker, Andre Ovredal, The Autopsy of Jane Doe is one of those excellent, very self-contained and insular horror films. As the title hints, the film follows a simple plot, which is two coroners conducting an autopsy of an unidentified deceased. The film ended up surprising me (in the best way) in its confident direction, tight script, and genuine terror that continues to build through to its chilling ending. If you are like me and hadn't heard much of the film beforehand, I definitely recommend you go out and watch this one. Some of the best horror films of the past revolve around the single location concept. The Shining, Evil Dead, Misery, Panic Room and Green Room all util...