Jane Doe Autopsy reveals some of the darkest secrets in the past of Jane Doe’s life which is intertwined with the witch trials history. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a supernatural horror movie released in 2016. This is the first English film of the Norwegian filmmaker André Øvredal.
Who is Jane Doe?
Jane Doe is a young woman who was found in the inexplicable multiple homicide. She was later found out to be a witch in the movie. This movie has got 86% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and is liked by most of the audience.
This movie has collected $6 million in the entire run and has given a successful career to the filmmaker, Øvredal, in the horror genre. This is one of the rarest cases where the thriller was smart and at the same time, the plot goes around the dark mystery. Jane Doe’s autopsy has a lot of jump scares and also art-house horror scenes.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe Explained
The Autopsy of Jane Doe story revolves around two main characters, Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch, who play the role of father and son. The plot of the story is that Emma Roberts visits Austin Tilden, her boyfriend, and at the same time, Tommy, the father of Austin, is asked to examine the body of an unidentified woman (played by Olwen Kelly).
To help his father, Austin postpones the date with Emma and works on the autopsy of Jane Doe. Tommy and Austin get confused in this process as the new mystery unfolds. The time of death of the unidentified woman cannot be identified, as the blood still runs through her veins, as though the death occurred just then, while the corpse’s eyes tell a different story.
After a series of mysterious events happening during the autopsy of Jane Doe, both Tommy and Austin end themselves. The next morning, police arrive at the crime scene, and take the corpse to the Virginia Commonwealth University.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the woman in The Autopsy of Jane Doe?
In The Autopsy of Jane Doe, the woman was tried as a witch during the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. Her tongue was removed, there were scars on her organs, the lungs were charred, and she was paralyzed.
What is the strange autopsy of Jane Doe?
The strange autopsy of Jane Doe is that the father-and-son coroners were put on an autopsy, and during this process, they experience supernatural phenomena, while examining the body of the unidentified woman.
What was the point of The Autopsy of Jane Doe?
The Autopsy of Jane Doe represents a strong systematic female oppression, which remains the primary focus of the film.
Is The Autopsy of Jane Doe actually scary?
Yes, The Autopsy of Jane Doe is scary, claustrophobic, and also creepy.
