Pandemonium

“Pandemonium” is the column dedicated to the most extreme and gory horror films. We will analyze the movies that push the boundaries of the genre, exploring disturbing themes and graphic scenes that are not for the faint of heart. We will discover how these films challenge conventions, provoke intense reactions, and leave an indelible mark on viewers. Join us on a journey through the depths of extreme and gory terror, where thrills mix with disgust in a unique cinematic experience.

 

Evil Dead Rise

Evil Dead Rise

Beth decides to visit her sister Ellie after discovering she is pregnant. Ellie lives in a rundown apartment building with her three children. They go out to get pizzas for dinner, but while they are out, a violent earthquake shakes the neighborhood

Men

Men

Harper is a woman who decides to isolate herself in a remote house in the small village of Cotson to overcome the trauma of her husband’s death, from whom she was about to separate. Hoping to find something to help her cope with this difficult time, she soon realizes that something is wrong in that place. Additionally, her guilt and anxieties become strong allies of the strange presences that haunt the place and loom over her.

Begotten

Begotten

Inside an abandoned house, a masked figure commits suicide with a razor. From his corpse emerges a woman (also masked) who masturbates the deceased until she becomes pregnant. She soon gives birth to a trembling, deformed humanoid: both will attempt to integrate into a tribe of hooded men but will be brutally raped and tortured, in an increasingly unbearable crescendo for the viewer.

Angst

Angst

An unnamed man is released from prison after serving ten years for the brutal and senseless murder of an elderly woman. Upon entering a diner, the sight of two young women stirs sexual excitement and murderous impulses within him. He takes a taxi, intending to kill the driver, but is thwarted and flees to an isolated villa. There, he unleashes his violent fury on the three inhabitants.

Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer

Henry – Portrait of a Serial Killer

Henry is a solitary man who has served time in prison for the murder of his mother. Upon release, he becomes a ruthless and isolated serial killer until he meets Otis, a seemingly mild-mannered gas station worker. Otis soon reveals himself to be equally as brutal, and the two begin a murderous partnership. However, their dynamic changes when Becky, Otis’ sister, enters the picture.

Ichi the Killer 殺し屋1

Ichi the Killer – 殺し屋1

Yakuza boss Anjo mysteriously disappears along with 100 million yen after spending the night with a prostitute. His top men, Kakihara, Kaneko, and Takayama, search for him and discover that he has been killed by a hitman named Ichi, hired by rival boss Jijii. Kakihara, a master of grotesque torture, begins a violent investigation, tearing through the city’s seedy bars and clubs.

The Woman

The Woman

During a routine hunting trip, wealthy lawyer Chris Cleek finds and captures a mysterious woman living in a primitive, wild state. Once he brings her home, he chains her up and tries to “civilize” her, despite his family’s disapproval. Soon, the unfortunate wild woman will discover that the ruthless man’s educational process involves violent and brutal methods.