Dogra Magra 1988 Region Free Bluray English Subtitles

Title: Dogra Magra (1988)

Genre: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy

Plot Synopsis:
Dogra Magra is a surreal and psychological horror film centered on Kure Ichiro, a young man who awakens in a mental asylum with no memory of who he is or why he’s there. Two mysterious doctors, Professor Masaki and Professor Wakabayashi, try to convince him that he may have killed his wife. However, the boundaries between reality and madness quickly blur as Kure’s identity is questioned, leaving him in a maze of psychological manipulation, haunting visions, and hallucinatory experiences. The film explores themes of madness, memory, and the fragile nature of the human mind, all while delving into unsettling, dream-like sequences that challenge the viewer’s perception.

Cast & Crew:

• Director: Toshio Matsumoto
• Writers: Toshio Matsumoto (screenplay), Atsushi Yamatoya (screenplay), Kyuusaku Yumeno (novel)
• Cast:
  • Yôji Matsuda as Kure Ichiro
  • Shijaku Katsura as Professor Masaki
  • Hideo Murota as Professor Wakabayashi
  • Eri Misawa as Moyoko
  • Kyôko Enami as Yayako

YouTube Trailer:
Dogra Magra Trailer

IMDb Link:
Dogra Magra (1988) on IMDb

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. OGmandias – ★★★★½
   “Dogra Magra is an incredibly beautiful and disturbing exploration of madness. The film’s surreal imagery and narrative leave the viewer in a dream-like state, and its influence on future works is undeniable.”
2. Graham – ★★★★
   “This movie plunges into chaotic dream logic, drawing you into its psychological tension. It’s confusing and bewildering but also fascinating. A haunting experience from start to finish.”
3. PlaguDocta – ★★★★
   “The film is tense and disorienting, making excellent use of its surreal narrative and disturbing visuals. It takes a toll on your mind as you try to piece together the fragments of the protagonist’s identity.”
4. Dave Jackson – ★★★★★
   “Brilliantly convoluted and challenging, Dogra Magra requires patience, but its dark and twisted journey through psychological horror is worth every minute. It’s a beautifully crafted piece of unsettling cinema.”
5. Jack Kecskes – ★★★½
   “The ambition and visuals are stellar, but the story’s disjointed nature makes it hard to follow. Even though I didn’t fully understand everything, it’s clearly a film with depth and meaning.”

Meta Description:
Dogra Magra (1988) is a Japanese psychological horror film by Toshio Matsumoto. The film follows Kure Ichiro, a man who wakes up in a mental asylum with no memory and is caught between reality and madness. This visually surreal film explores themes of identity and insanity through haunting visuals and a disjointed narrative that leaves viewers questioning what is real.