ZA GINIPIGGU 1: AKUMA NO JIKKEN
ZA GINIPIGGU 2: CHINIKU NO HANA

JAPAN | 1985 | 46 min / 43 min

Notorious splatter video series conceived by underground manga artist Hideshi Hino. Shot on videotape with minimal production values but reasonably convincing special effects, the series, running to six episodes, eventually turned comedic and a making-of was also released to counter a rumour that the first couple of eps were actual “snuff” films. In essence, the films are a special effects showcase and are one-dimensional in tone. Some palpable shock value is to be had.

Saturday July 17th 9pm | Gertrudes