Masters of Horror: Takashi Miike: Imprint (2005)

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NETFLIX SYNOPSIS:  Called “one of the most unsettling horror directors alive” by the New York Daily News, Takashi Miike lives up to that reputation with this disturbing shocker. An American journalist (Billy Drago) is searching for a prostitute in 19th-century Japan; what he finds instead is a deformed courtesan with a tale of unspeakable cruelty. Based on a Japanese horror novel, this presentation is the first uncensored version to be available in America.

REVIEW:  This was extrememly disturbing in both subject matter and gore.  The DVD has footage not shown when the episode aired on Showtime.  Not for the squeamish, and not the best introduction to the show.

3.5 stars
HAWK