Begotten (1989) Horror Fantasy

Rated Unrated | Threatrical Jun 05, 1991 (US) | Genres Horror, Fantasy | Runtime 1h 12m
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  • 12,343 votes, 3.15 / 5 rating (63% score)
  • Overall Score: ☆ 6.30/10
    IMDB: ☆ 5.6/10
    Tomatometer: ☆ 7.0/10

Begotten Plot Synopsis:


Synopsis / Plot Summary: God disembowels himself with a straight razor. The spirit-like Mother Earth emerges, venturing into a bleak, barren landscape. Twitching and cowering, the Son Of Earth is set upon by faceless cannibals.

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Begotten Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1989 (more 1989 movies)
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Runtime: 72 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Fantasy
Horror Genres:  Gore, Psychological
Horror Subgenres:  Cult Classic, Extreme, Splatter
Directors: E. Elias Merhige
Stars: Brian Salzberg, Donna Dempsey, Stephen Charles Barry, James Gandia, Daniel Harkins … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 05, 1991
Language: None
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Begotten Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 05, 1991
Writers: E. Elias Merhige, Tom Gunning
Producers: E. Elias Merhige
Editors: Noëlle Penraat
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