Sodom-Akne

About This Movie

So, Sodom-Akne—what a ride. It’s this raw German body horror that really pushes boundaries with its grotesque practical effects. The film's atmosphere is grimy and unsettling, capturing that late-night underground vibe well. The pacing can feel off at times, almost like a fever dream, which adds to its disorienting effect. The themes of body transformation and repulsion are front and center; you can see they were going for that visceral reaction. Performances vary but have this unrefined authenticity that suits the film's crude nature. It's distinctive in how it doesn't shy away from the grotesque, making it a conversation starter, for sure. You either get it or you don’t, but there's something to be said about the willingness to go to such extremes.

Crude practical effectsUnsettling atmosphereThemes of body transformation