Lars von Trier directs this dark psychological horror that follows Jack (Matt Dillon), a highly intelligent, OCD-stricken serial killer in the Pacific Northwest. Over 12 years, Jack narrates five “incidents”—graphic murders—to an unknown companion named Verge, viewing his heinous crimes as artistic masterpieces.
A profound, sometimes brilliant, often exhausting, and always confrontational work of art.David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
An extreme, grisly, and darkly funny exploration of the creative impulse and the nature of evil.Variety
von Trier’s most personal and disturbing film to date.The Guardian