"The Human Centipede" is a horror film directed by Tom Six, released in 2009. The story follows two American tourists who become stranded in Germany and are kidnapped by a deranged surgeon, Dr. Heiter. He has a disturbing plan to surgically connect his victims, creating a "human centipede" by joining them mouth-to-anus. The film is known for its graphic content and controversial premise, which has sparked discussions about the boundaries of horror cinema. It gained a cult following and led to two sequels, further exploring the grotesque themes introduced in the original film.