Begotten
Description
E. Elias Merhige’s haunting, wordless tale of death and rebirth, shot in extreme contrast; it has become an icon of underground cinema.
Special Features
- Restoration from original negatives.
- Director commentary.
- "Birth of a Film" making-of featurette.
- Visual essays.
- Limited edition booklet.
Production Details
- Director: E. Elias Merhige
- Genre: Horror
- Subgenre: Avant-Garde / Experimental
- Resolution: 1080p
- Edition: Unearthed Films
- Censor Status: Uncut worldwide, but difficult to classify
- Packaging: Clear case with lenticular slip
- Original Release Date: 1 August 1989
User Reviews
E. Elias Merhige’s avant-garde horror is a visceral, unsettling experience. It’s mythic, grotesque, and hypnotic. Watching Begotten is like staring into the abyss—and having it stare back. It defies explanation and demands interpretation. A singular vision of cinematic dread.
Begotten is a film that crawls under your skin and stays there. Its imagery is primal and haunting, its narrative elusive. It’s not for everyone—but for those who connect with it, it’s unforgettable. A bleak, beautiful descent into the void.
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