The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a supernatural horror film released in 2016, directed by André Øvredal. The film revolves around a father-son coroner duo, Tommy Tilden (Brian Cox) and Austin (Emile Hirsch), who receive a mysterious unidentified corpse of a young woman, who was found dead in a remote house with no apparent cause of death.
The coroners are immediately struck by the lack of any visible signs of trauma on the Jane Doe’s body, despite being buried in the ground for an unknown amount of time. Believing there must be a logical explanation for her condition, they begin to perform an autopsy, but as they delve deeper into the body, strange occurrences begin to happen within the morgue.
With the investigation deadline looming and in order to uncover the woman’s true identity, Tommy and Austin work late into the night, not realizing they have unwittingly unleashed a curse that was contained within the body of the woman.
The Disturbing Mystery of Jane Doe
As the coroners start the autopsy, they become increasingly troubled by the lack of physical damage to the woman’s body and the signs of external trauma missing. From the initial investigation, Tommy and Austin realize there is more to this case than meets the eye. With each discovery, their curiosity transforms into horror, and they realize they have gotten in over their heads.
However, despite the supernatural occurrences, Tommy and Austin refuse to walk away from the case and push to uncover the secrets behind Jane Doe’s mysterious death, putting their lives at risk.
The Unintended Unleashing of a Curse
As the autopsy progress, it becomes apparent that the Jane Doe’s body contains an unknown force. This entity slowly starts to manipulate everything in the room, as static electricity builds up, electrical appliances malfunction, and dead bodies come to life.
Ghosts of past are conjured up and blend with the present, causing mayhem and destruction while unleashing a wave of powerful negative energy that cannot be contained. The father-son duo realizes that they might have unknowingly unleashed a malevolent force that is beyond their control and may spell their doom.
Conclusion
The Autopsy of Jane Doe is an intense, spine-chilling horror movie that plays heavily on the themes of supernatural forces and occultism. You can never guess what will happen next, and the suspense is maintained throughout the film.
The plot has intriguing twists and turns, becoming much more cerebral as the story unfolds, and the film is highly recommended for anyone who loves a good horror movie with a strong story and excellent acting.
