Homunculus

Homunculus

2021-04-02 • 1h 59m • NR •
Drama Thriller
6.0
User Score
115 votes

Overview

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.

Takashi Shimizu

Director

Naruki Matsuhisa

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

ja

Budget

$N/A

Revenue

$N/A

Runtime

1h 59m

Release Date

2021-04-02

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Reviews

Alunauwie

Alunauwie

2025-09-26T04:49:48.657Z

Homunculus presents a visually compelling and emotionally intense psychological thriller, supported by strong performances and a unique concept rooted in experimental neurosurgery. While the film delivers striking plot twists and an intriguing opening, it leaves several critical story elements underexplored—such as the mysterious homeless man’s influence on Nokoshi and Ito’s unclear motives behind his obsession. For viewers unfamiliar with the original manga, these gaps may cause confusion, yet the film remains a thought-provoking experience with a bold and eerie atmosphere. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)