殺人銀行（2001）

A talented but deeply disturbed bank clerk orchestrates a series of elaborate and violent bank robberies, driven by a complex psychological need for control and recognition. As his meticulously planned heists unfold, he becomes entangled with a determined detective and a mysterious woman, pushing him further into a descent of madness. The film explores themes of obsession, identity, and the dark side of human nature within the backdrop of a seemingly ordinary Japanese society.

Takashi Miike's 'TheAudition' (though the provided title '殺人銀行' translates to 'Murder Bank' and its year is 2001, the provided cast/director might align more with another Miike film if 'The Audition' is not the intended title, but 'The Audition' was released in 1999 and its cast is different) is a deeply disturbing and often brutal film that received polarized reviews. While praised by some for its relentless tension, audacious violence, and Miike's signature shock tactics, others found it gratuitously graphic and narratively uneven. It has since become a cult classic within the horror and extreme cinema communities.

• Praised for its shocking violence and intense atmosphere.

• Criticized for being overly graphic and gratuitous.

• Seen as a signature work by Takashi Miike, showcasing his extreme filmmaking style.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally note the film's disturbing nature and graphic content. Many find it to be a suspenseful and unsettling watch, though some express reservations about the extreme violence. It's often described as a 'love it or hate it' film.

The film is notorious for its graphic and disturbing climax, which pushed the boundaries of mainstream horror at the time of its release.