disturrbing while I was young....funny as an adult

Nah I find this pretty hilarious, up until the rape scene and bar the bit with the child that you mention. If you're f---ked in the head then so am I, because I think this film is truly hilarious in places, it has a very potent message too.

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"A man who does not spend time with his family can never be a real man."

I agree. I saw the film on release and found it interesting but warped. It's still warped but it's f/cking hilarious aside from the rape scene, which I found disturbing because the crew participate thus suggesting (maybe even confirming) that all men are content rape under the right circumstances.

Never test the depth of the water with both feet

You definitely are not alone in thinking this film is funny as *beep*
The first time around I thought it was horrible but later I saw that it is meant to be funny. Benoit (the killer) went on to have an amazing carrier as a comedic actor because of this breakout role.
This is not a film for serious intellectual types.
Other than the obvious parts that make you uneasy, the rest is hilarious!
I absolutely love this actor and this movie.
I think they spent a ridiculously small amount of money to make it too.
Too bad they all died at the end!