Gozu (2003)

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In the surreal cult cinema classic Gozu, an aging yakuza begins a bizarre crusade to exterminate chihuahuas, convinced these animals are conspiring to destroy humanity. As his paranoiac crises multiply, he becomes a major threat to his Organization. Consequently, his boss orders his execution, charging his most faithful friend with the dirty job. What follows is a strange voyage outside the city, where ghosts invest the fiction and repressed impulses break out. This yakuza horror movie delves deep into themes of homosexuality and a fear of parturition. In the film's most shocking climax, the target mysteriously transforms into a superb woman who gives birth to his original self before his terrified friend. Visually elaborate and filled with contagious dark humor, this masterpiece pushes the boundaries of the fantastic, culminating in the death of a lustful Godfather. It is a terrifying yet hilarious journey that redefines psychological horror.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2003

Genre:Drama; Horror; Crime