1996 / 110m - Japan
Horror
3.5*/5.0*
Organ poster

Watches

October 30, 2005

4.0*/5.0*

February 01, 2024

3.5*/5.0*

The name Kei Fujiwara may not ring a bell, but fans of Japanese cult cinema are sure to know her. She's the female lead in Shinya Tsukamoto's Tetsuo and part of his art troupe. It's no surprise then that Fujiwara's directing debut is a horror film but overt punk and body horror influences.

Two investigators are trailing a criminal organization specialized in organ trafficking. They infiltrate the organization, but they aren't quite ready for what they find there. The operation goes horribly wrong and one of the cops is scarred for life. He wants revenge, but his condition is worse than he realizes.

The film isn't quite as intense as its more infamous peers, but if you like graphic horror, screaming people, and dark fantasy then Organ has you covered. It looks pretty good for a low-budget affair, the horror is visceral and there are some memorable moments, the kind that burn themselves into your retina. A good horror film, but not quite the marvel I remembered it to be.