Prepare to descend into the gritty and violent underworld of Takashi Miike’s cult classic, “Ichi the Killer.” This Japanese crime thriller, adapted from Hideo Yamamoto’s manga, takes audiences on a disturbing and adrenaline-fueled journey through the chaotic streets of Shinjuku.

This provocative and polarizing film revolves around Kakihara (Tadanobu Asano), a sadomasochistic enforcer seeking his missing boss, who vanished with a substantial amount of the yakuza’s money. Enter Ichi (Nao Omori), a psychologically damaged and seemingly meek man with a penchant for extreme violence. As Kakihara’s pursuit intensifies, a brutal game of cat and mouse unfolds, pushing the boundaries of sanity and morality.