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John Waters plays a priest in this prom-queen-gone-wrong fever dream.

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Excision (2012)

Gross-out gorgeousSuburban gothicUnhinged protagonist

Overview

Comedy Drama Horror

A disturbed, delusional high-school student with aspirations of a career in medicine goes to extremes to earn the approval of her controlling mother.

Content warning

teenage girl loss of virginity social outcast surgeon awkwardness first time domineering mother lung transplant

Standout Aspects

Acting

AnnaLynne McCord's complete physical transformation—unrecognizable and terrifying.

Direction

Bates' surgical balance of pitch-black comedy and genuine tragedy.

Practical Effects

The dream sequences—wet, visceral, and beautifully repulsive.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you want to feel unsettled and strangely seen.·Friends: With your most unhinged friend who gets 'female rage' cinema.

Heads up:Gore: Extensive surgical fantasy sequences and a genuinely shocking final act.·Disturbing: Incestuous subtext and deeply uncomfortable mother-daughter dynamics throughout.

Director

Richard Bates Jr.

ReleasedSep 12, 2012

Runtime1h 21m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Anchor Bay Films

New Normal Films

Top Cast

AnnaLynne McCord

Pauline

Traci Lords

Phyllis

Ariel Winter

Grace

Roger Bart

Bob

Jeremy Sumpter

Adam

John Waters

William

Malcolm McDowell

Mr. Cooper

Marlee Matlin

Amber

Matthew Gray Gubler

Mr. Claybaugh

Ray Wise

Principal Campbell

Molly McCook

Natalie

Natalie Dreyfuss

Abigail

Cole Bernstein

Kimberly

Matthew Fahey

Nathan

Sidney Franklin

Timothy

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Richard Bates Jr. expanded this from a 2008 short film that won at Sundance.

Cultural

The film weaponizes 'good girl' teen movie aesthetics—think 'Election' meets 'Carrie' by way of early 2000s body horror.

Original UK Theatrical HD Trailer

Original UK Theatrical HD Trailer

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