Groper Train: I Can't Wait Until I Get Wet
Groper Train: I Can't Wait Until I Get Wet

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Groper Train: I Can't Wait Until I Get Wet

1998
Movie
60 min
Japanese

One day, Masaya harasses a high school girl on a crowded train. Surprisingly, the high school girl accepts Masaya positively, but he is surprised when he sees her face. She looks just like his girlfriend Maki from his school days. From that day on, Maki begins to appear in Masaya's dreams...

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Ryu MurakamiGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A disaffected young man finds himself drawn into a shadowy, underground world where extreme violence and sexual deviance are commonplace. As he delves deeper into this disturbing subculture, he becomes entangled with a charismatic but sinister figure who orchestrates brutal acts for the amusement of a select few. The narrative follows his descent into madness and moral decay as he confronts the darkest aspects of human nature.

Critical Reception

This film is a notorious and highly controversial entry in extreme cinema, known for its graphic depictions of violence and sexual content. It polarized critics and audiences, with some lauding its unflinching exploration of societal taboos and others condemning it for its gratuitousness. It has gained a cult following among fans of transgressive art and exploitation films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Provocative and disturbing exploration of extreme human behavior.

  • Visually striking but often gratuitous in its depiction of violence.

  • A challenging watch that pushes the boundaries of taste and decency.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and highly polarized, reflecting the film's extreme nature. Those who appreciate it often cite its raw intensity and thought-provoking, albeit disturbing, themes. Others find it excessively violent andM disturbing.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel by Ryu Murakami, who is also known for his works 'Almost Transparent Blue' and 'Audition'.

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