Underplayed Gems

Cyclops (1987)

Cyclops poster
Original title
キクロプス
Directed by
Jōji Iida
Genre
science fiction film, horror film
Country
Japan
Runtime
52 min
Rating
4.9 of 10 from 9 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A creature attacks people in a confined setting. The film focuses on the violent encounter and the bloody aftermath.

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What happens

Cyclops (Japanese: キクロプス, Hepburn: Kikuropusu) is a 1987 Japanese science fiction horror original video short film co-written and directed by Jōji Iida. It was Iida's directorial debut, released on October 26, 1987, in Japan. The film is known for its intense gore and practical effects, created by Yûichi Matsui and Shuichi Kokumai. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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