Stuffed
Araminta, a brooding, dubiously ethical taxidermist, secretly desires to stuff a human specimen. She finds her perfect match in Bernie, a sandwich factory worker whose life is all but memorable. The two decide to go ahead with the plan, but not before they find each other (and various other dead things) in the process.
Why it matters
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
85
Survival
33
Content Warnings
Phobia triggers
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Production History
Intelligence Brief
'Stuffed' reanimates body horror with a macabre love story centered on taxidermy’s darkest taboo.
- Why it matters: This film melds intimate character study with visceral practical effects, a blend rarely seen since the glory days of Bottin and Baker.
- What we know: Theo Rhys directs a tense narrative about obsession and mortality, starring Jodie Comer as a taxidermist fixated on preserving human life by sinister means, opposite Harry Melling’s vulnerable volunteer.
- Who's involved: Rhys, known for atmospheric dread, teams with Comer, whose recent genre turns add gravitas, and Melling, whose unsettling presence promises depth.
- The buzz: Early screenings praise the film’s chilling atmosphere and practical effects, likening it to a modern 'The Skin I Live In' with a raw, emotional core.
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Filming Locations
- United Kingdom, United States of America