Ichi the Killer (2001)

As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.

Genres: Action, Crime, Horror

What to watch after Ichi the Killer

• The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001) — Takashi Miike directed both
• Blade of the Immortal (2017) — Takashi Miike directed both
• Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) — Same feel: gory, disturbing
• Lesson of the Evil (2012) — Takashi Miike directed both
• Taboo (1999) — Susumu Terajima and Tadanobu Asano appear in both
• Suicide Club (2001)