Should we preserve extreme films like this? Some argue The Human Centipede 2 is a legitimate piece of transgressive art – a comment on the desensitization of horror fans (the protagonist is literally watching the first film and trying to “improve” it). Others see it as exploitative shock without substance. The Internet Archive’s mission is “universal access to all knowledge,” but obscenity law creates a gray zone.

The uncut version is still available on physical media (German Blu-ray from NSM Records) and occasionally for rent on platforms like Arrow Player (heavily censored in some regions). The Internet Archive is not a reliable source for this title anymore.

Because of its BBFC banning (originally refused classification in the UK until 6 minutes of cuts were made) and its absence from major VOD services, collectors have turned to the as a last resort.

Has anyone successfully downloaded a complete, unedited copy from the IA in the last year? Or has it been fully scrubbed? Let’s discuss below – no links, just metadata. If you need a (e.g., for Reddit or Twitter), try: “Heads up: The uncut Human Centipede 2 keeps getting uploaded and nuked from the Internet Archive. Last known copy was removed Jan 2026 for violating ToS. If you’re archiving banned horror, grab the German Blu-ray instead. IA is not your source for this one anymore. #HorrorPreservation” Important reminder: I cannot provide direct links to the film or any active IA uploads, as doing so would likely violate platform policies and copyright law. If you are seeking the film for legitimate research or academic purposes, consult a university film archive or a licensed distributor.