How many Human Centipede movies are there?

In 2009, Dutch horror movie, The Human Centipede wriggled its way into cinemas. The controversial film, about a deranged scientist who stitches people together (from butt to mouth), was met with a mixed reception… but enough interest from audiences to warrant sequels.

So, how many Human Centipede movies are there? Well, stick around and I’ll guide you through the whole sequence, one segment at a time.

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The Human Centipede movies in order

To date, there are three Human Centipede movies. The Human Centipede movie series runs as follows:

• The Human Centipede (2009)
• The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) 2011
• The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence) 2015

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Are all of the Human Centipede movies part of the same series?

All three Human Centipede movies are part of the same series and share a similar theme, i.e. the concept of people being stitched together.

The ‘stitching’ theme is such a significant part of the series that in 2016, the entire Human Centipede Trilogy was released linked together as one continuous movie, titled The Human Centipede (Complete Sequence): The Movie Centipede.

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Who are the cast of the Human Centipede films?

Notable cast members in the Human Centipede series include

Ashley C. Williams, Ashlynn Yennie, Dieter Laser, Akihiro Kitamura, Laurence R. Harvey, Eric Roberts and Tom Six.

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Is the Human Centipede series the work of the same director?

All three entries in the Human Centipede movie series are written and directed by Tom Six.

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What is the best Human Centipede movie?

‘Best’ is somewhat of a strong word when referring to the Human Centipede movies. While there is and always will be a certain level of curiosity surrounding the series, the films don’t tend to rate all that well with audiences.

According to IMDb, the Human Centipede movies are ranked as follows:

• The Human Centipede (2009) – 4.4/10
• The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) 2011 – 3.8/10
• The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence) 2015 – 2.7/10

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