Grotesque

Grotesque

King of Japanese Grotesque Movie

2009 · 73 min · ★ 5.7 · Horror, Thriller

An unnamed doctor has always had everything he's ever wanted, but that has only made him develop more extreme and depraved needs. He kidnaps a young couple in the prime of their life together and forces them into a game of torment that slowly extinguishes their hopes for survival.

Directed by Koji Shiraishi · Written by Koji Shiraishi

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