I’ve always supported Tom Six’s Human Centipede films, understanding exactly what his intent behind the shock value was. And because the first two films carried real social commentary to go along with a unique filmmaking style, they’re both winners in my book. But, with Human Centipede 3, it started to feel as if Six was forcing the issue, and instead of shocking with gore turned to being completely offensive. Even with a thin layer of social commentary it felt a bit hallow, and bordered on being actually racist and misogynistic. Furthermore, Human Centipede 3 looked like shit, and was a huge departure from Six’s beautifully shot predecessors. While I can look at all of this and get past it, following Six on Twitter has caused my stomach to church way more than any of his films were able to do. Not only does he retweet the worst of human beings, but he thinks he’s in some sort of “game” with the critics. And if he were to listen to the critics he would learn that he needs to reinvent himself, and push away from attempting to “shock” everyone. He’s become a one-trick pony who’s also becoming a parody of himself.
Seeing the many gloriously positive reactions of fans and the "professional" bad reviews I know I haven't lost my touch #Iwin #THC3
— Tom Six (@tom_six) May 23, 2015
During an exclusive interview with Bloody Disgusting, Six tells us what’s next, and it’s another attempt at shock-cinema.
“Again it will be a film that will explore the dark side. No romantic comedies for me,” said Six. “I am now in pre-production of The Onania Club, a very original, highly perverted black comedy that will shake up the world yet again.”
Previously, he had stated that the film will be “The most politically incorrect inhumane horror flick ever unleashed on mankind!,” also exclaiming that it will be worse than his centipedes.
Harking back to what I said earlier, I like Six’s work because there’s social commentary. But, with his third Human Centipede, the franchise started to fall into “mean-spirited” filmmaking, which I cannot tolerate. Knowing that Six is once again attempting to shock us all is just tiring, lame and sad. I can only hope there’s some actual substance behind his idea so it’s not just an hour-and-half of bad actors screaming obscenities like an 8-year-old trying to get his parents’ attention.
It’s time for Six to grow up.
