Entrails of a Beautiful Woman

Synopsis

Entrails of a Beautiful Woman, originally titled 美女のはらわた, is a 1986 Japanese horror film directed by Masaru Konuma. The movie follows the story of a young model named Aki who gets involved with a plastic surgeon with a dark obsession. As the surgeon's twisted desires emerge, Aki finds herself trapped in a nightmare of violence and terror. The film explores themes of beauty, obsession, and the macabre, leading to a chilling and unsettling conclusion. Entrails of a Beautiful Woman is known for its graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and provocative narrative that pushes the boundaries of horror cinema.

Cast

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  Megumi Ozawa

  Hiromi

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  Seira Kitagawa

  Yoshimi

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  Ken Yoshizawa

  Yoshioka

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  Ayako Ishii

  Sister

• Shinji Sekikawa

  Tattooed man

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  Kazuhiro Sano

  Azuma

Reviews

Despite its controversial content, Entrails of a Beautiful Woman has garnered mixed reviews from critics. While some praise its boldness in tackling taboo subjects and its provocative visuals, others criticize it for its shock value and exploitation of violence. 'Entrails of a Beautiful Woman is a visceral and disturbing experience that challenges conventional horror tropes,' writes a critic from Dread Central. On the other hand, a review from Variety describes the film as 'gratuitously violent and exploitative, lacking any meaningful substance.' Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a rating of 3.5/10 based on critic reviews, while IMDb rates it at 4.9/10. The polarizing nature of Entrails of a Beautiful Woman makes it a divisive entry in the horror genre.