Plot: Fumio's child trauma causes him to hurt a woman in the face. She has a nasty wound that develops into a harmful parasite. Despite his issues with women, Fumio feels responsible for what he caused. The woman isn't too happy, but she needs human blood, and Fumio is willing to atone for his sins.
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May 12, 2025
Early Iguchi film where he managed to land some pretty interesting actors, though I'm not sure they're looking back that fondly on their involvement. This is a weird film, a strange mix between body horror and romance, done rather cheaply. It's interesting for sure, but I wouldn't call it quality filmmaking.
The presentation is iffy, the effects are basic too, but there are some wacky and weird ideas here that keep things interesting. I think a shorter runtime and a little extra polish would've made a real difference, but people who appreciated Iguchi's later films should give it a go. It's not dull, I can say that much.