Psycho vs. Serial Killer in Trailer for Takashi Miike's New Film LUMBERJACK THE MONSTER
A teaser trailer has been released for director Takashi Miike’s latest film project Lumberjack The Monster, and it pits a complete psychopath against a sadistic serial killer. This movie looks like a fun yet brutal movie, which is to be expected from the director of Audition, Ichi The Killer, 13 Assassins, and Blade of the Immortal.
The movie is described as an “insanely suspenseful thriller!” It certainly looks like it! The synopsis for the film reads:
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.