Brutal
ブルータル
A savage murderer is on the prowl in Japan. One by one, his victims fall but what is he searching for? The same thing a murderess is looking for. We are all looking for that special love of our lives and sometimes, we're willing to kill everyone to find that special someone. This is the tale of two people finding each other in the most vicious way possible.
Why it matters
A relentless dive into the darkest corners of love and violence, Brutal (2017) delivers an unflinching torture horror experience wrapped in a twisted romance.
- Two merciless killers on a collision course, exploring obsession through savage, visceral gore.
- Standout performances: a hauntingly vacant male lead and a complex, ferocious female counterpart.
- For fans of Hostel and extreme horror who crave brutal, character-driven gore with emotional undercurrents.
- A rare Japanese entry that blends slasher savagery with a grim meditation on the deadly lengths we go for connection.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
14
Survival
50
