The film is very sensual but doesn't exclude passion from proceedings. Everything in the film is detailed as some form of release from the suffocating world each character finds them self in. Shot with utter simplicity, the development of the main tattoo is the perfect metaphor for the development of the female lead, as she becomes entwined with demons. The shots are calm and well considered, each one bringing to life a darker world in an accessible way. An excellent adaptation.

Director : Yukio Ninagawa

Writers : Hitomi Kanehara, Takuya Miyawaki

Genres : Erotic, Thriller

Country : Japan

Language : Japanese

Release Date : 20 September 2008 (Japan)