Homunculus (2021)

Other name: ホムンクルス

Description:

Homunculus explores the dark side of human consciousness and the perils of unethical experimentation. A struggling homeless man accepts a desperate offer from a driven medical school student: to volunteer for trepanation, a surgical procedure involving drilling a hole in his skull. Unbeknownst to them, this invasive operation unlocks a terrifying new power within the man. He gains the extraordinary ability to communicate directly with the dark side of people's subconscious minds.

Suddenly, the hidden desires, suppressed fears, and sinister impulses of everyone around him are laid bare. This unprecedented insight grants him a horrifying perspective on humanity, as he grapples with the unsettling truths lurking beneath everyday interactions. As his connection to these primal urges deepens, the line between sanity and madness begins to blur, forcing him to confront the profound ethical dilemmas and psychological toll of his unique gift. He must navigate this new, disturbing reality, questioning whether this power is a curse or a catalyst for exposing the darkness within us all.

Director: Takashi Shimizu

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Thriller