Demon

A salaryman becomes increasingly violent and develops bizarre physical transformations after being involved in a car accident that kills his fiancée. He struggles to maintain his humanity as his body and mind succumb to a demonic entity. His descent into madness and physical decay is mirrored by the chaotic and decaying urban landscape around him.

Upon its release, 'Demon' (also known as 'Tetsuo II: The Body Hammer') was met with a divisive but largely positive reception, particularly among genre enthusiasts. Critics often praised its visceral intensity, unique visual style, and relentless industrial aesthetic, though some found its narrative challenging and its content extreme. It has since become a cult classic within cyberpunk and body horror circles.

• Praised for its groundbreaking body horror and cyberpunk visuals.
• Acknowledged for its intense, relentless pacing and industrial soundtrack.
• Noted for its extreme and often disturbing transformation sequences.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Demon' is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews, but it is recognized as a significant cult film within its genre.

Shinya Tsukamoto, the director and star, also created the distinctive, practical special effects for the film's numerous body transformations himself.