IMDb 6.8 2016 HD

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

2016
Horror Mystery
86 min R United Kingdom
6.832 / 10
6.8 IMDB

Father and son coroners receive a mysterious unidentified corpse with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to examine the "Jane Doe," they discover increasingly bizarre clues…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Laurie Mahon / Daniel Jerome Gill / André Øvredal / Sheila McNaught / Jim Imber
Starring
Emile Hirsch / Brian Cox / Ophelia Lovibond / Olwen Catherine Kelly / Michael McElhatton / Parker Sawyers / Jane Perry / Mark Phoenix

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense unsettling mysterious atmospheric dread supernatural intriguing claustrophobic gripping well-acted chilling

Reviews

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Penelope Davies
Apr 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe' boasts a strong central concept and committed performances from its leads, Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch, it doesn't quite reach the heights of true horror greatness. The film’s strength lies in its…

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Julian Thorne
Apr 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is horror that gets under your skin. 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe' is a meticulously crafted descent into dread, centred on an unnerving autopsy performed by a father and son team. Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch are…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 18, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Autopsy of Jane Doe' presents a compelling premise that is largely well-executed, offering a refreshing take on the haunted house trope by setting it within the sterile confines of a morgue. The chemistry between Brian Cox and…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A chillingly effective horror entry, 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe' excels through its focused narrative and atmospheric prowess. Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch deliver nuanced performances as a father and son duo grappling with an increasingly disturbing case.…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 18, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Director André Øvredal crafts a masterclass in sustained tension with 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe'. The film's brilliance lies in its singular, claustrophobic setting: a morgue where father and son coroners, portrayed with gravitas by Brian Cox and…

FAQs

For those seeking a tense, atmospheric horror experience that prioritises psychological dread and a compelling mystery over constant gore, 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe' is an excellent choice for a movie night. Its confined setting and the escalating supernatural elements create a palpable sense of unease that makes for a memorable viewing.