Review of Begotten (1991) by David F — 11 Jan 2017

Stylistically innovative but self-indulgent.

This review of Begotten (1991) was written by David F on 11 Jan 2017.

Begotten has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brian K (1,195) on 05 Apr 2012

Some legendary stuff right here, virtually no dialogue just pure fucking horror…

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By Nicholas A (355) on 19 Apr 2015

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By Joe G (740) on 25 Jun 2012

This is one of those movies that i'm not sure what to rate, since I can't really say I enjoyed it, but it does genuinely disturb and few movies…

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By Elek M (79) on 02 Dec 2012

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By Brett H (1,346) on 22 Apr 2014

An experimental film to say the least, that features no dialogue and some of the grossest images/sounds I've ever heard on film…

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By Dominic T (42) on 03 Apr 2011

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