Dark Story of a Sex Crime: Phantom Killer

Dark Story of a Sex Crime: Phantom Killer

1969 · 72 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama, Crime, Horror

The film follows a frustrated young man who yearns to be in the company of women. If at first he seems unable to make any kind of meaningful connection with them, he awakens dark feelings that will drive him to commit violent crimes after his first sexual experiences.

Directed by Kōji Wakamatsu · Written by Masao Adachi

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