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Genre

Drama

Duration

152 minutes

Age Restriction

R18 ( Graphic violence, sadistic cruelty and sexual violence)

Director

Lars von Trier

Actors

Bruno Ganz, Ed Speleers, Riley Keough, Sofie Gråbøl, Uma Thurman, Matt Dillon

Producers

Louise Vesth

The House That Jack Built

USA in the 1970s. We follow the highly intelligent Jack over a span of 12 years and are introduced to the murders that define Jack’s development as a serial killer. We experience the story from Jack’s point of view, while he postulates each murder is an artwork in itself. As the inevitable police intervention is drawing nearer, he is taking greater and greater risks in his attempt to create the ultimate artwork. Along the way we experience Jack’s descriptions of his personal condition, problems and thoughts through a recurring conversation with the unknown Verge – a grotesque mixture of sophistry mixed with an almost childlike self-pity and psychopathic explanations. The House That Jack Built is a dark and sinister story, yet presented through a philosophical and occasional humorous tale.

“Dillon is insanely convincing in his performance; Von Trier obtains an extravagant blend of horror and humor from the monstrosity of his character.” – Always Good Movies

“Lars von Trier has carved out his own creative path with fearless energy. I am a great admirer of all his films. Here, von Trier transforms Matt Dillon into a sensation.” – Film Festival Today

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