Tom Six Signs Off: The Man Behind 'Human Centipede' Drops His Final Film

Tom Six, the Dutch filmmaker who built a cult following on shock horror with the "Human Centipede" trilogy, is stepping back from the game. He just announced his last movie: "The End of Tom Six," dropping August 15th.

Here's the thing that makes this real: Six spent six years making this one while dealing with multiple sclerosis and isolating himself in the process. That's not just a project—that's a statement. He's handling the release independently, letting fans pay what they want on YouTube, with a physical DVD option too. No studio middleman, no compromise.

A Different Kind of Farewell

Six built his name on extreme horror that made people uncomfortable. Whether you think he's a visionary or just shock for shock's sake, you can't say the man doesn't commit to his vision. Spending years isolated while battling a serious illness to finish one last film? That's commitment to the craft, period.

This feels less like a retirement flex and more like a genuine goodbye on his own terms. The man's literally signing off with his own name in the title. You gotta respect the poetry in that.

Read the full story at Variety → https://variety.com/2026/film/news/human-centipede-director-tom-six-ms-diagnosis-new-movie-1236824461/