Lumberjack the Monster

6/1/20241h 59m

Digital Release (US)

Overview:

After Akira Ninomiya miraculously survives a brutal attack by an unknown assailant wearing a "monster mask," he becomes fixated on finding the attacker and getting revenge.

Director:

Takashi Miike

Status:

Released

Language:

Japanese

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

based on novel or book
psychopath
revenge
serial killer
lawyer
suspense
masked killer
thriller
crime

Cast

Kazuya Kamenashi

~ as ~

Akira Ninomiya

Nanao

~ as ~

Arashiko Toshiro

Riho Yoshioka

~ as ~

Emi Kagemi

Kiyohiko Shibukawa

~ as ~

Noboru Inui

Shota Sometani

~ as ~

Kuro Sugitani

Shido Nakamura

~ as ~

Takeshi Kenmochi

Reon Yuzuki

~ as ~

Minosuke

~ as ~

Keisuke Horibe

~ as ~

Masayuki Deai

~ as ~

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Reviews (2)

M
MovieGuys
Written 1 year(s) ago
8
Its rare to come across a uniquely slick crime thriller which is why Lumberjack The monster, is so impressive.

Its coldly calculating tones, established early on, are oh so gradually supplanted by an inexplicably warm humanism. Evil can indeed be made but also un-made. Leaving the viewer sympathising with the perpetrator of wicked acts, as much as the victim.

Characterisations are sophisticated but subdued which fits perfectly with the understated tone of the this film and whilst the story rambles a little, at times, it comes together gratifyingly.

In summary, this is a compelling watch that's craftily clever and on a certain level, inexplicably moving. For my money, a must watch.
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Alunauwie
Written 2 week(s) ago
7
Lumberjack the Monster transforms a serial-killer premise into a psychological journey that explores identity, empathy, and the shadows within human nature. Through Akira Ninomiya’s chilling yet fragile transformation, the film blends mystery, introspection, and quiet emotional shifts that reveal a man learning—fearfully—to feel. Despite some underdeveloped characters, it delivers a gripping and elegant unraveling of darkness, bound together by the haunting fairy tale that frames its story.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)