Grotesque
グロテスク
“King of Japanese Grotesque Movie”
Synopsis
An unnamed doctor has always had everything he's ever wanted, but that has only made him develop more extreme and depraved needs. He kidnaps a young couple in the prime of their life together and forces them into a game of torment that slowly extinguishes their hopes for survival.
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Grotesque (2009) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Another Hole in the Head Genre Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koji Shiraishi
- Screenplay & Story
- Koji Shiraishi
- Original Score
- Kazuo Satô
- Original Title
- グロテスク
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Ace Deuce Entertainment, TORNADO FILM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koji Shiraishi
Koji Shiraishi
Kazuo Satô
Yôhei Fukuda
Takeshi Sone
Kazue Udagawa, Kyôsuke Ueno, Yoichi Kobayashi, Takafumi Ohashi
Department Leadership Roster
Koji Shiraishi
Director
Yôhei Fukuda
Director of Photography
Koji Shiraishi
Screenplay
Kazue Udagawa
Producer
Kyôsuke Ueno
Producer
Kazuo Satô
Original Music Composer
Takeshi Sone
Editor
Norifumi Ataka
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grotesque
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grotesque about?
An unnamed doctor has always had everything he's ever wanted, but that has only made him develop more extreme and depraved needs. He kidnaps a young couple in the prime of their life together and forces them into a game of torment that slowly extinguishes their hopes for survival.
Who directed Grotesque?
Grotesque was directed by Koji Shiraishi.
Who stars in Grotesque?
The principal cast of Grotesque includes Hiroaki Kawatsure, Tsugumi Nagasawa, Shigeo Ôsako, Kotoha Hiroyama.
When was Grotesque released and how long is it?
Grotesque was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Grotesque?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grotesque was composed by Kazuo Satô.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grotesque?
Grotesque holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).