Gannibal (2022)

Other name: ガンニバル, Gannibaru

Description:

Gannibal is a chilling horror thriller that begins when a diligent police officer is posted to a secluded, remote village nestled deep in the countryside. Initially, the assignment seems like a peaceful change of pace, offering a chance to escape the city's hustle. However, the officer soon discovers that the seemingly idyllic community harbors a deeply sinister secret. As he attempts to integrate and uphold the law, he senses an unsettling undercurrent beneath the villagers' polite facades. Strange customs and an eerie silence cloak the area, making him feel increasingly isolated. His investigation into a series of bizarre incidents uncovers a horrifying truth: he has unknowingly encroached upon a community of cannibals. Adapted from the critically acclaimed manga Gannibal by Ninomiya Masaaki, this film transforms a routine assignment into a terrifying struggle for survival against a hidden, primal evil determined to protect its gruesome traditions.

Producer: Disney Plus

Director: Katayama Shinzo [片山慎三]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Corruption; Detective; Horror; Manga; Miniseries; Mystery; Psychological; Survival; Thriller