The film was directed by Lars von Trier – a radical Danish filmmaker – and screened at the Cannes Film Festival (France) but did not compete for awards.

Some scenes from the movie The House that Jack Built

On Rotten Tomatoes, the work received 43% positive reviews.

The Dork Shelf site suggests that audiences can find beauty in disgusting images with the message that art can rise from the mud.

Male lead Matt Dillon was born in 1964 and was nominated for an Oscar for `Best Supporting Actor` in 2006 for the movie `Crash`.

However, many writers think that Lars Von Trier failed with his new work.

Village Voice writer Bilge Ebiri said he was a big fan of Von Trier but was disappointed with The House That Jack Built.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Times said that Von Trier only repeated his own familiar themes without any breakthrough.

The film is 155 minutes long and has been licensed to be released by IFC Films in the US, but a release date has not yet been set.