Excision
Seen it?2012 | 81 min | Drama, Horror, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Repulsion, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Pauline, a disturbed, outcast teenager, has a fascination with surgery and experiences violent, psychosexual fantasies, all while aspiring to a career in medicine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Bates Jr.
- AnnaLynne McCordPauline
- Traci LordsPhyllis
- Ariel WinterGrace
- Roger BartBob
- Jeremy SumpterAdam
- John WatersWilliam
- Malcolm McDowellMr. Cooper
- Marlee MatlinAmber
- Matthew Gray GublerMr. Claybaugh
- Ray WisePrincipal Campbell