A bizarre, but bloody serial murder case takes place. The murders seem to be influenced by the picture book "Kaibutsu no Kikori." The serial killer wears the mask of the "Lumberjack Monster" and attacks his victims with an ax to take their brains. The serial killer's next target becomes the lawyer Ninomiya Akira. The lawyer is unusual in that he lacks empathy for others. He is also a cold-blooded and heartless person and carries the traits of a psychopath. Other people become involved in the case including profiler Toshiro Ranko, Ninomiya Akira’s fiancée Hasumi Emi, Dr. Sugitani Kuro and past murder case suspect Kenmochi Takeshi. The case needs to be solved like a puzzle, including finding out why the serial killer takes the victim's brain and why the next target was chosen. Ninomiya Akira must work to solve this puzzle to save his own life. (Source: AsianWiki) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Kaibutsu no Kikori" (怪物の木こり) by Kurai Mayusuke (倉井眉介). ~~ Release dates: Oct 13, 2023 (Festival) || Dec 1, 2023 (Cinema) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- עברית / עִבְרִית
- dansk
- Native Title: 怪物の木こり
- Also Known As: Monster the Woodman , Kaibutsu no Kikori
- Director: Miike Takashi
- Screenwriter: Koiwai Hiroyoshi
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Where to Watch Lumberjack the Monster
Cast & Credits
-
![Kamenashi Kazuya in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)]( "Kamenashi Kazuya in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)")
Kamenashi KazuyaNinomiya AkiraMain Role -
![Nanao in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)]( "Nanao in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)")
NanaoToshiro RankoSupport Role -
![Yoshioka Riho in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)]( "Yoshioka Riho in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)")
Yoshioka RihoHasumi EmiSupport Role -
![Shibukawa Kiyohiko in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)]( "Shibukawa Kiyohiko in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)")
Shibukawa KiyohikoInui NoboruSupport Role -
![Sometani Shota in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)]( "Sometani Shota in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)")
Sometani ShotaSugitani KuroSupport Role -
![Nakamura Shido II in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)]( "Nakamura Shido II in Lumberjack the Monster Japanese Movie (2023)")
Nakamura Shido IIKenmochi TakeshiSupport Role
Reviews
Not a bad watch overall
June 2024This is described as a Horror Film, but my idea of that genre is different. It can be horrific, but it isn't ghosts, demons and stuff going bump in the night.
It's a mild (hence rating, which is 15 on Netflix) slasher type film.
Kazuya is my cup of tasty and plays a cold, emotionless lawyer, Ninomiya Akira, who goes through the motions of 'normal interactions' with others.
He ends up on the radar of a criminal profiler and also becomes the target of a serial killer.
He is to marry a woman whose father's law firm he held a high position in; but on the shocking death of her father, he is now its Head.
As the investigation, serial killer, Akira's past and his own investigation into The Lumberjack, all converge, there are shock revelations and surprising outcomes.
I quite enjoyed this, but in true Japanese fashion, it is crazy, OTT and does have something of a 'B movie' feel to it. For me, that actually adds to the enjoyment.
There is obviously blood, but honestly it's unrealistic for the most part and really tame in comparison to some drama series, never mind other films!
There is also a quite disturbing aspect to it, too, which I found surprising and made me feel sorry for characters involved. Somewhat thought provoking at times.
I think it would have benefitted from more in-depth coverage of the past, when key characters were children. I found some aspects rushed and had the story given more time to those parts, that would certainly have created a stronger connection with some characters.
