Want to Know What I Thought of The Human Centipede II?

If the answer to the question posed by this post's title is "Yes," then I suggest you head over to KT Grant's excellent blog, Babbling About Books and More, where I've reviewed the controversial sequel by Tom Six. I reviewed the original one there last year, and so I was more than happy to oblige Ms. Grant with a follow-up review of the second one, especially after having interviewed Six and his star Laurence Harvey a few weeks back. Here's a sample:

A year and a half ago, I spoke out as a defender of a film I thought was being unfairly judged right out of the gate. That film was Tom Six’s The Human Centipede, and it was alternately being bashed by the mainstream for being too revolting, and by the hardcore horror freaks for being not revolting enough. The movie that I saw was a slick, well-made psychological horror flick being wrongly marketed as a gross-out piece of torture porn. I felt those dismissing it as too over-the-top simply hadn’t seen the picture, and was saddened by those who only seemed to be upset about not seeing enough ass-to-mouth contact.

For the rest of the review, check out Babbling About Books.

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VAULTCAST! Interview w/Tom Six & Laurence Harvey, Director & Star of THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE 2!

It's the most talked-about horror film of 2011, and I've got an interview with the men both behind and in front of the camera. The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) has already been banned in a few countries, and has been making quite a stir, so it was impossible to pass up an opportunity to chat with director Tom Six and star Laurence Harvey (who sounded so nice and loveable with his gentle Liverpool accent that I couldn't match up the voice with the monstrous character he plays in the film).

I'll reserve my opinions for my upcoming review of the movie (keep checking Babbling About Books, and More, where I also reviewed the first film,) but for now, let's all enjoy this little chat with Tom Six and Laurence Harvey (my apologies for the occasionally shoddy audio.) Feel free to listen in on the embedded player below, or proceed to the Vaultcast page, where you can download it for later!

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The Human Centipede vs. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

So everyone's really been buzzing about a heartwarming little film known as The Human Centipede! Now, I don't know about you, but the minute I heard about this movie, the first thing that popped into my mind was the title of one of my all-time favorite kids' books. Perhaps this is what comes from being both a parent and a horror fanatic simultaneously... But, be that as it may, this is not the right place if you're looking for a review *. However, if you happen to be looking for a comparison of the year's most controversial piece of scatological torture porn and one of the most cherished works of juvenile literature ever written, then step right up!

Cover: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Poster: The Human Centipede

Advantage: Very Hungry Caterpillar
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar tells the story of a caterpillar munching his way through various bits of his favorite food, before finally being reborn as a beautiful butterfly.

The Human Centipede tells the story of a mad scientist who sews people's mouths to other people's rectums to create an abominable freak of nature.

Advantage: Human Centipede
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar stars an amiable insect painted in warm orange, green and yellow hues.

The Human Centipede stars severe German actor Dieter Laser, who also appeared in the 2001 film Suck My Dick.

Advantage: Very Hungry Caterpillar
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar was the product of Eric Carle, an award-winning children's author who also gave us Pancakes, Pancakes; Have You Seen My Cat?; and The Grouchy Ladybug.

The Human Centipede was the product of Dutch writer/director Tom Six, who debuted in 2004 with Gay in Amsterdam.

Advantage: Very Hungry Caterpillar
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar teaches us how to count to five, as well as the different days of the week.

The Human Centipede teaches us never to ask for help if we get a flat tire in suburban Germany.

Advantage: Human Centipede
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar was published in 1969.

Dieter Laser made his screen debut in 1969.

Advantage: Even
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In The Very Hungry Caterpillar, our protagonist eats such things as chocolate cake, ice cream, watermelon, a lollipop, salami and a pickle.

In The Human Centipede, our protagonists eat each others' feces. They also drink a glass of water laced with rohypnol.

Advantage: Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Eric Carl was inspired to write The Very Hungry Caterpillar by punching holes in a stack of paper with a holepuncher.

Tom Six was inspired to write The Human Centipede by a conversation in which he and a friend tried to come up with the most heinous concept imaginable.

Advantage: Human Centipede
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George W. Bush often showed children The Very Hungry Caterpillar while visiting classrooms during his presidency.

George W. Bush did not often show children The Human Centipede while visiting classrooms during his presidency.

Advantage: The Human Centipede
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar was featured on Sesame Street.

The Human Centipede was featured at Screamfest and Fantastic Fest.

Advantage: Very Hungry Caterpillar
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar is known for introducing readers to the wonder of metamorphosis, from egg to pupa to butterfly, reinforcing the notion of life's perpetual renewal.

The Human Centipede contains a scene in which a Japanese man is coerced to carry a newspaper in his mouth while dragging two American tourists attached to his ass.

Advantage: Human Centipede
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Result: The Human Centipede 5, The Very Hungry Caterpillar 5, one category even! It's a dead heat, folks! I'm afraid you'll have to be the final judge in this epic battle of sadistic horror and life-affirming boardbooks. Personally, I take this as a sign that they are simply meant to be enjoyed together.

* Yes, there will be an actual review at some point very soon.

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Mondo.com Releases New Human Centipede Art Poster

By Paige MacGregor

A new Human Centipede art poster created by the Silent Giants is available for purchase as of today via Mondo.com. The sale price is $30.00, and if you’re a fan of the Human Centipede in any form, than you’ll probably want to splurge and pick up a copy. Highly creepy and beautifully designed, the poster features Dieter Laser as Dr. Heiter, holding a paper doll of the human centipede itself.

Mondo.com carries unique T-shirts and posters for films like Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans and Street Trash, as well for other unusual artwork. You can browse their selection here or visit the company's blog here.

P.S. If you’re the creator of this art print or work for Mondo.com, feel free to send a few copies over to the Vault of Horror (*wink*).

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