Ai Naki Mori de Sakebe (2020)

Other name: 愛なき森で叫べ, 사랑 없는 숲, 情罔森林, Ai Naki Mori de Sukebe: Deep Cut, The Forest of Love, The Forest of Love: Deep Cut

Description:

Ai Naki Mori de Sakebe is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the terrifying power of manipulation. At its center is Murata Jo, a seemingly charming and vibrant individual whose inviting facade hides a truly ruthless criminal mind. He masterfully preys on the vulnerable, meticulously weaving a web of emotional control to utterly dominate those around him. Murata Jo not only systematically exploits his victims for money but chillingly coerces them into committing increasingly brutal and heinous crimes. This dark narrative unfolds a horrifying descent into psychological bondage and terror, exposing the devastating consequences when one person wields absolute, insidious power. The film offers a stark and unsettling look at the insidious nature of control, echoing the chilling realities of a notorious real-life criminal case.

Producer: Netflix

Director: Sono Sion [園子温]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Based on True Story; BL; Investigation; Miniseries; Murder; Mystery; Psychological; Serial Killer