Psychopath Vs. Serial Killer in Crazy Trailer for Director Takashi Miike's LUMBERJACK THE MONSTEER
A new trailer has been released for director Takashi Miike’s insane-looking film project Lumberjack The Monster. The film sees a complete psychopath come up against a sadistic serial killer.
This movie looks like it’s going to be a bonkers and brutal movie. If you like the kind of films that Miike makes, you’re gonna love what this one has to offer! Some of Miike’s previous films include Audition, Ichi The Killer, 13 Assassins, and Blade of the Immortal.
The movie is described as an “insanely suspenseful thriller!” In the story, “Akira Ninomiya is a remorseless lawyer who doesn't hesitate to eliminate anyone who stands in his way.
“One night he is brutally attacked by an unknown assailant wearing a ‘monster mask.’ Although he miraculously survives the assault, Ninomiya becomes fixated on finding the attacker and getting revenge.
“Meanwhile, a series of gruesome murder occur where the victims are found with their brains removed from their bodies. While police conduct an intensive investigation, Ninomiya seeks revenge against the assaulter. Who will uncover the truth first?!”
The movie stars Kazuya Kamenashi, Nanao, Riho Yoshioka, Shota Sometani, and Shido Nakamura, the first teaser and set of posters have arrived.
Lumberjack the Monster opens on December 1, 2023 in Japan.