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Title: Guinea Pig: Devil’s Experiment (1985)
Alternate Title: ギニーピッグ 悪魔の実験 (Ginī Piggu: Akuma no Jikken)
Genre: Horror
Plot Synopsis:
“Guinea Pig: Devil’s Experiment” is a Japanese horror film presented in a found-footage style. The narrative depicts a group of three men who abduct a young woman and subject her to a series of escalating tortures. The film is divided into ten segments, each showcasing different methods of abuse, including physical assault, sensory deprivation, and other forms of torment. The movie explores themes of human endurance and the extremities of pain tolerance.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Satoru Ogura
- Writer: Satoru Ogura
IMDb Link:
Guinea Pig: Devil’s Experiment (1985)
YouTube Trailer:
Guinea Pig: Devil’s Experiment (1985) – Trailer
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Jaime Rebanal – ★½
“This is the sort of film you’d hear about for its reputation as being one of the most disgusting films you’ll ever see, and while it very much is exactly that, the one question that came to my mind as I was watching it was simply in regards to whether this really had so much of a point to it other than to shock audiences…” -
Joel Hilke – ★½
“The ‘movie’ is basically a fake torture session where unknown men torment a bad actress with sometimes gross things, sometimes silly things, and their coup de gras eyeball thing. To quote the master thespian Christian Bale, ‘Oh gooOOD for you!’ If I sound dismissive, I am. This is just… dumb.” -
Alexis – ★★½
“It’s very hard to watch, but not because of the shocking things shown on the screen, but because of the fact that the effects are so bad that you don’t buy them… However, it is not at the level of the second film, which is much better in terms of effects especially.”
Meta Description:
“Guinea Pig: Devil’s Experiment” (1985) is a Japanese horror film directed by Satoru Ogura. The movie portrays the abduction and brutal torture of a young woman by three men, presented in a found-footage style. Notorious for its graphic content, the film delves into the extremities of human pain tolerance and has garnered attention for its realistic special effects.
Title: Guinea Pig Part 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood (1985)
Alternate Title: ギニーピッグ2 血肉の華 (Ginī Piggu 2: Chiniku no Hana)
Genre: Horror
Plot Synopsis:
In this Japanese horror film, a woman walking home at night is abducted by a man dressed as a samurai. She awakens in a blood-soaked chamber where the captor methodically dismembers her, aiming to create a “flower of blood and flesh.” The film is notorious for its graphic depiction of violence and has been surrounded by controversy regarding its realistic special effects.
Cast and Crew:
- Director and Writer: Hideshi Hino
- Cast:
- Hiroshi Tamura as Samurai
- Kirara Yugao as Victim
IMDb Link:
Guinea Pig Part 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood (1985)
YouTube Trailer:
Guinea Pig 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood (1985) – Trailer (HQ)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Lillie Bug – ★★½
“Truly one of the most interesting films I’ve ever seen but obviously this one is not for everyone. From a technical view, the effects work looks substantially better than a lot of gore I’ve seen…” -
Batuhan Taşçılar – ★★★½
“I have never in my life seen a more realistic depiction of carnage than in this film. Considering the current state of technology, you can genuinely feel the intensity of the scenes…” -
Matthew Maleficent – ★★★★
“Now THIS is what I’m talking about. Hideshi Hino takes the shoddy and terribly made first installment of the Guinea Pig series and blows it away! He is a fantastic artist and also shows some amazing acting talent in this film…”
Meta Description:
“Guinea Pig Part 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood” (1985), directed by Hideshi Hino, is a Japanese horror film that portrays the abduction and gruesome dismemberment of a woman by a samurai-clad captor. Renowned for its realistic special effects, the film has been the subject of controversy and intrigue within underground cinema circles.
Title: Guinea Pig Part 3: He Never Dies (1986)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Plot Synopsis
A depressed salaryman, Hideshi, is heartbroken after his girlfriend leaves him for a colleague. In a moment of despair, he attempts suicide—only to discover that he is completely incapable of dying. Amused by his newfound immortality, he decides to use his gruesome ability for a sadistic prank, horrifying those around him with self-inflicted injuries that should be fatal.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Masayuki Kusumi
- Writers: Hideshi Hino
- Cast:
- Shigeru Saiki as Hideshi
- Masahiro Satô as Hideshi’s Colleague
- Satoru Kawai as The Doctor
- Keisuke Shibata as The Stranger
- Naoko Amihama as The Girlfriend
IMDb Link
Guinea Pig 3: He Never Dies (1986)
Reviews from Letterboxd
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BA_Harrison – ★★★☆☆
“After the first two Guinea Pig movies, which could never really be described as ‘fun’, it comes as something of a surprise to find that the third in the series, He Never Dies, is actually quite lighthearted in comparison. It’s still very gory, with some highly convincing and gruesome effects, but a juvenile sense of humour stops this one from being as grim as its predecessors.” -
Boba_Fett1138 – ★★★☆☆
“This entry picks a more light approach, making this movie more like a comedy than anything else really. It makes the movie a more pleasant and entertaining watch, which in return also makes this a better and less pointless movie to watch than its predecessors.” -
Cowman – ★★★★☆
“This absolutely hilarious (seriously!) gore flick documents the life of a bored businessman who just broke up with his sexy girlfriend. One evening in a fit of restlessness and depression he slits his wrists, only to find himself healthy again within minutes.” -
Chris – ★★☆☆☆
“He Never Dies is a below average comedy with plenty of cheesy gore effects. Some people might find it amusing for the sheer absurdity of it, but I think that’s going to be a very small, specific audience. Fans of gore that are easily amused might want to give this one a try. Everyone else should probably skip it.” -
Colette – ★★★★☆
“The third installment in the notorious Guinea Pig series of films, He Never Dies is a great deal more fun than the previous two installments… He Never Dies is well worth seeking out, it is a great deal of fun to watch and you do not need to have seen the first two films in order to enjoy it.”
Meta Description
The third installment of the infamous Guinea Pig series, He Never Dies (1986), blends extreme gore with absurd comedy as a man discovers he cannot die and begins using his immortality for horrifying pranks. Featuring grotesque practical effects and dark humor, this film is a bizarre departure from its predecessors.
Title: Guinea Pig Part 5: Mermaid in the Manhole (1988)
Genre: Horror
Plot Synopsis:
A reclusive artist searching for inspiration discovers a mermaid living in a filthy sewer. He takes her home to care for her, only to witness her body deteriorating in horrifying ways. As her condition worsens, he obsessively paints her agony, using the pus and decay from her body as pigment. This grotesque descent into madness and body horror explores themes of obsession, decay, and the blurred line between art and insanity.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Hideshi Hino
- Writers: Hideshi Hino
- Cast:
- Shigeru Saiki as The Artist
- Mari Somei as The Mermaid
- Go Riju as Neighbor
- Masami Hisamoto as Neighbor
- Tsuyoshi Toshishige as Neighbor
IMDb Link:
Guinea Pig: Mermaid in the Manhole (1988)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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noma – ★★★½
“Some would say I’m taking a Guinea Pig film too seriously, but I’m always like that with films. Besides, there’s a real drive with Mermaid in the Manhole… a will to be as grotesque as it can be, a passion for its own mode of storytelling.” -
Elle – ★★★★½
“Has its own identity while being identifiably Guinea Pig in ways which I love. Very silly goofy while truly being grotesque and disgusting.” -
Graham – ★★★★
“Pus-filled boils, worm-infested bloody entrails, swirling mermaids writhing in ecstatic agony. Everything we’ve come to expect from the Guinea Pig films, but this one stands apart with its surreal beauty and tragic horror.” -
Will Sloan – ★★★
“The makeup effects will make even the most seasoned gorehounds a little queasy. Overall: unpleasant, but I knew what I was getting into, so there’s no point complaining.” -
Willow – ★★★★★
“Some of the best body horror I’ve ever seen mixed with a complex and poetic plot. An absolute miserable gore fest with loads of pus mixed in too!”
Meta Description:
A disturbing and grotesque entry in the Guinea Pig horror series, Mermaid in the Manhole follows a tormented artist who discovers a mermaid in the sewer. As her body grotesquely deteriorates, he uses her decay as paint for his masterpiece. This film blends surreal horror with extreme body horror, creating an unforgettable and unsettling viewing experience.
Title: Guinea Pig Part 6: Android of Notre Dame (1989)
Genre: Horror
Plot Synopsis:
A desperate scientist, born with dwarfism, becomes obsessed with saving his terminally ill sister. Turning to grotesque and unethical medical experiments, he begins conducting horrific procedures on living subjects in an attempt to unlock the secret to immortality. As his obsession deepens, his experiments spiral further into madness, blurring the lines between life and death.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Kazuhito Kuramoto
- Writers: Kazuhito Kuramoto, Yoshikazu Iwanami
- Cast:
- Toshihiko Hino as Dr. Karazawa
- Mio Takaki as Karazawa’s Sister
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Kato
- Yumi Iori as Kato’s Partner
- Shigeru Saiki as Businessman
IMDb Link:
Guinea Pig Part 5: Android of Notre Dame (1988)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Graham – ★★
“With an interesting and potentially hilarious premise, I had high hopes for this fifth entry in the series. That’ll teach me. Mostly low-energy and ineffective—meh, I’m afraid.” -
CinemaVoid – ★
“From Paris to Tokyo, where Victor Hugo meets body horror—because why not make Quasimodo a malfunctioning android? Classic literature just got a seriously disturbing downgrade.” -
Blue Ghosts – ★½
“For being on effed up movies dot com, this is NOT that effed up.” -
Stephen Gillespie – ★★
“Realistically, this is a bad version of Re-Animator—it even copies some of the more memorable sequences. It pulls from Phantasm, From Beyond, and Hellraiser at the same time but never reaches their heights.” -
Ben – ★★
“After viewing the spectacularly hilarious fourth film in the Guinea Pig series, Devil Woman Doctor, I was curious about how the filmmakers could surprise me next. The answer? They didn’t.”
Meta Description:
The fifth installment in the notorious Guinea Pig series, Android of Notre Dame follows a scientist desperate to save his dying sister through grotesque experiments. As his obsession grows, he descends into madness, leading to nightmarish results. A mix of body horror and science-gone-wrong, this film continues the series’ tradition of shocking and disturbing storytelling.
