Lumberjack the Monster (2023)

Other name: 怪物の木こり, Kaibutsu no Kikori, Monster the Woodman, Монстр дровосек

Description:

Lumberjack the Monster plunges audiences into a chilling psychological thriller, adapted from Kurai Mayusuke's novel, Kaibutsu no Kikori. The story unfolds as a quiet community is terrorized by a series of horrific murders. Each victim is brutally dispatched with methods reminiscent of a lumberjack's grim work, leaving behind a trail of fear and unanswered questions. The elusive perpetrator, dubbed "The Monster" by terrified locals, appears to be an almost supernatural force of evil, yet operates with terrifying human precision and ruthlessness.

This intense narrative delves deep into the sinister mind of a killer who truly embodies the titular monster, blurring the lines between man and beast. As the body count relentlessly rises, a desperate hunt for this monstrous lumberjack intensifies, forcing everyone to confront the chilling possibility that the most terrifying predators are not mythical creatures, but walk among us, disguised in plain sight. The film promises a relentless cat-and-mouse game, where the true nature of evil is dissected with brutal precision.

Director: Miike Takashi [三池崇史]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Criminal; Law; Mystery; Serial Killer; Thriller