Robert Schmadtke's corpse is dug up by a female freak who sexually molests it named Monika(Monika M), a nurse whose friends enjoy watching a seal being mutilated for kicks. Her pad decorated with photos concerning the human body's anatomy, Monika M is consumed with her obsessions. She meets a punctual nerd named Mark(Mark Reeder), whose profession is dubbing porn films in German. Mark and Monika begin a blossoming romance, but she envisions him as Robert when they are making love. Soon Mark begins to realize the kind of perverted sick puppy he's in a relationship with, pondering whether or not to break ties with Monika M. Meanwhile, Monika M decides to ditch (most of)Robert's decaying body, sawing the head and arms in a disgusting, lengthly sequence which will be certain to test the threshold for the grotesque of even the most strong-stomached gorehound. Keeping Robert's severed head in a wooden chest and his pecker in her refrigerator, Monika M will have to come to a decision regarding Mark and the result is quite a hatchet job, let me tell you(*wink* *wink*).
Well, you do see a little bit of necro-loving, and if you are looking for some shocking, disturbing subject matter, director Jörg Buttgereit doesn't fail to deliver the goods. We get to see Monika M passionately kissing the slimy rotted mouth of dead Bobby, and she cries agonizingly as the saw tears away during the gruesome decapitation sequence. Oh, and Jörg Buttgereit's camera quietly observes Monika M slowly disrobing the bloody rags from Bobby's decomposing corpse, her hands ever so gently caressing the gaping wounds. There's a calm in how she goes about her business, taking her time to go over this new man in her life. I'm sure animal lovers will be chomping at the bit to see the seal being cut open with it's skull pulled away, as the ladies enjoy their little get-together, gnawing on their snacks, a muted fellowship of fascination and intrigue, eyes glued to the television screen. Mark's reaction to this repulsive display(..after the girls bid adieu)on screen, is perfect as it reflects the normal gut response regarding just what kind of fiend he has been dating all this time..this revelation(..in not so many words, just an expression of horror)places a wedge between them, not hard to understand considering the circumstances. Yet, Mark and Monika will contemplate their relationship, and what he decides will greatly affect the eye-opening outcome.
Jörg Buttgereit's methodical, slow-moving approach(..such as this extended sequence where Mark and Monika begin courting, taking in a trip to a carnival and zoo)might turn viewers off as much as the bizarre content. He claims that his film is more of a romance..sure, it's one hell of a warped romance, that's for sure. The "success" of the first film(..and this sequel) I think derives from the matter-of-fact style the director shoots his subjects. What's even more interesting is the fact that Monika M is quite an attractive young woman who wouldn't need to raid a grave for sexual gratification, and maybe that also adds an extra wallop to the film. Jörg Buttgereit takes plenty of time shooting the sky or a lizard / snail under Monika's surveillance as she conducts her sickening activities.
The opening of the film carefully studies Monika's desecration of Robert's grave, preparing us for what is to come. Watch at your own risk. Not for the easily nauseated.
Well, you do see a little bit of necro-loving, and if you are looking for some shocking, disturbing subject matter, director Jörg Buttgereit doesn't fail to deliver the goods. We get to see Monika M passionately kissing the slimy rotted mouth of dead Bobby, and she cries agonizingly as the saw tears away during the gruesome decapitation sequence. Oh, and Jörg Buttgereit's camera quietly observes Monika M slowly disrobing the bloody rags from Bobby's decomposing corpse, her hands ever so gently caressing the gaping wounds. There's a calm in how she goes about her business, taking her time to go over this new man in her life. I'm sure animal lovers will be chomping at the bit to see the seal being cut open with it's skull pulled away, as the ladies enjoy their little get-together, gnawing on their snacks, a muted fellowship of fascination and intrigue, eyes glued to the television screen. Mark's reaction to this repulsive display(..after the girls bid adieu)on screen, is perfect as it reflects the normal gut response regarding just what kind of fiend he has been dating all this time..this revelation(..in not so many words, just an expression of horror)places a wedge between them, not hard to understand considering the circumstances. Yet, Mark and Monika will contemplate their relationship, and what he decides will greatly affect the eye-opening outcome.
Jörg Buttgereit's methodical, slow-moving approach(..such as this extended sequence where Mark and Monika begin courting, taking in a trip to a carnival and zoo)might turn viewers off as much as the bizarre content. He claims that his film is more of a romance..sure, it's one hell of a warped romance, that's for sure. The "success" of the first film(..and this sequel) I think derives from the matter-of-fact style the director shoots his subjects. What's even more interesting is the fact that Monika M is quite an attractive young woman who wouldn't need to raid a grave for sexual gratification, and maybe that also adds an extra wallop to the film. Jörg Buttgereit takes plenty of time shooting the sky or a lizard / snail under Monika's surveillance as she conducts her sickening activities.
The opening of the film carefully studies Monika's desecration of Robert's grave, preparing us for what is to come. Watch at your own risk. Not for the easily nauseated.