André Øvredal’s The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) is a gripping blend of supernatural horror and forensic mystery. Set almost entirely in a morgue, the film follows a father-son team of coroners (played by Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch) who receive an unidentified female corpse with no visible cause of death. As they begin their autopsy, bizarre and terrifying events unfold, revealing that this body holds dark and inexplicable secrets.
What makes The Autopsy of Jane Doe so effective is its claustrophobic setting, eerie atmosphere, and slow-building tension. The film starts as a grounded procedural before evolving into an unsettling supernatural nightmare, keeping viewers on edge with its eerie discoveries and psychological dread. With strong performances, tight pacing, and a truly original premise, it’s one of the most underrated horror films of the 2010s—simple yet deeply disturbing.
