ホムンクルス
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- Thriller
A homeless man meets a medical school student who pays him to volunteer for a surgical procedure known as trepanation, drilling a hole in his skull, which ends up giving him the ability to communicate with the dark side of people’s subconscious minds.
Homunculus is a 2021 Japanese drama-thriller about a homeless man who undergoes trepanation (skull drilling) in exchange for payment, only to discover the procedure grants him the ability to see into people's subconscious minds. The film explores psychological horror and the consequences of this dark gift.
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Go AyanoSusumu Nakoshi
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Homunculus — frequently asked
When was Homunculus released?
Homunculus was released on April 2, 2021.
What is trepanation in this film?
Trepanation is a surgical procedure where a hole is drilled into the skull. In the film, this procedure unexpectedly gives the protagonist the ability to communicate with and perceive the dark aspects of people's subconscious minds.
What genre is Homunculus?
Homunculus is a drama-thriller that blends psychological horror with character study, exploring the protagonist's experience after the surgery and his interactions with others.
Is Homunculus based on anything?
Homunculus is based on a manga series of the same name, adapted into live-action film format.
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