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4.0/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"155 min
The House That Jack Built (2018)
Directed by Lars von Trier
4.0/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"155 minQuick Hit
The House That Jack Built plays like a nasty horror play—provocative, icy, with enough style to make the damage look beautiful.
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The House That Jack Built leans hard into serial killer horror energy, and Lars von Trier keeps the tone provocative without letting the movie drift. It balances style and ugliness the right way, letting the mood get under your skin before the worst of it lands. It may not be for everybody, but it definitely has teeth.
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wtf 😳
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trash 💩
trash 💩
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