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What an excellent collection of bizarre and brutal short films.
This was almost something of an introduction for me into Asian horror, and a really good way to get my foot in the door. All 3 films display a lot of creative ideas and visuals, and at certain points you WILL cringe.
'Dumplings' begins the series with a repulsive, though intriguing, depiction of a woman fighting to regain her youth. By the end all I could do was stare slack-jawed at the screen in disbelief. The final scene of this film will be burned into my memory forever.
Next up is 'Cut' which I've heard some don't care for as much as the others. Admitedly, it is rather silly and colourful in contrast to it's surrounding slow-burner stories, but it was just the energy I needed at this point in the film. The protagonist of this piece is obviously completely insane and very fun to watch, as he teases and tortures his cative victims. Constantly entertaining, very bloody, great centerpiece.
Finally the film closes with 'Box'. Surprisingly, at first, I was a bit let down by this tale. Not because it's not a well made short film, but because with Takashi Miike behind the camera one expects nothing but complete madness. But he chooses subtlety this time around and presents a very creepy story of twin circus performers and a freak accident. Softer than I expected from this director, but when placed against most any American horror short this is sure to surprise and disturb.
The whole package is a great hour and a half spent, and a fantastic introduction to some of Asia's most insane horror talents.
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