"Tetsuo: The Iron Man" (鉄男, Tetsuo) is a 1989 Japanese cyberpunk, science fiction horror film directed, written, produced, and edited by Shinya Tsukamoto. The film centers on a salaryman who finds pieces of metal sprouting from his body, experiencing visions of metal-oriented sexual fantasies. He later discovers a connection with a metal fetishist involved in a hit-and-run accident, who is also undergoing a similar transformation. The film is known for its intense, disturbing imagery, body horror, and industrial soundtrack. The movie runs for 67 minutes.
- Shinya Tsukamoto - Director, Writer, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Art Director
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Salaryman / Man
- Kei Fujiwara as Salaryman's Girlfriend / Woman
- Nobu Kanaoka as Woman in Glasses
- Shinya Tsukamoto as Young Metal Fetishist / Metal Fetishist
- Naomasa Musaka as Doctor
- Renji Ishibashi as Tramp
- Chu Ishikawa - Composer
"Tetsuo: The Iron Man" has received mostly positive reviews from critics.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 84% Fresh and an audience score of 97%
- IMDb: No rating available in the search results.
While I can't directly provide an embedded trailer, here's a link to a trailer for "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMY9imIimZE
Viewers who enjoy "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" might also like:
- "Videodrome" (1983)
- "Eraserhead" (1977)
