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Kyonyû rihatsu-ten: Midare momikucha

2012
Movie
60 min
Japanese

Chiharu is a popular barber in the town. Many regular customers are fascinated by the soft feeling of her large breasts against their hair while getting their hair styled. One day, it is discovered that Chiharu's husband, Takeo, has given the title deed to the barbershop to a yakuza member as collateral for a debt. Her brother-in-law, Kenji, and regular customer Ishida, who is a virgin, step in to help Chiharu.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Katsuya MatsumuraGenres: Horror, Comedy, Gore

Plot Summary

A group of friends decides to visit a peculiar beauty salon that promises a unique and transformative experience. However, they soon discover that the salon's methods are far more extreme and disturbing than they could have ever imagined. As the bizarre treatments begin, the friends find themselves in a nightmarish situation where their very bodies and sanity are at stake.

Critical Reception

This film is known for its extreme gore and bizarre humor, polarizing audiences. Critics often point to its over-the-top nature and graphic content, making it a niche viewing experience for fans of extreme horror comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its uninhibited gore and comedic timing.

  • Criticized for its extreme violence and potentially offensive content.

  • Seen as a cult favorite within the extreme horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some viewers appreciating the film's extreme and unapologetic approach to horror-comedy, while others found the gore and subject matter to be excessive and unpleasant.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of low-budget, extreme horror films from Japan known for pushing boundaries of taste and gore.

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