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Best movie of this year hands down!

Don't listen to the negative reviews

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

To end season one they have waited in my belief for the best. This is a pure masterpiece that is gruesome and even gory at some points. The easily offended will surely turn it off because the scene's with the baby's will go too far for them.But let me say this, I have seen it in 2006 and immediately adored it but the problem in Europe was the fact that all episodes were cut somehow. I had to wait until they came out on zone 1 Blu Ray to find it uncut and even then you only can find it in Germany. So I picked the full uncut edition which clocks in at 63 minutes in stead of 56 minutes. This is as I said earlier one of Takashi Miiki's better work. Not only that, the acting of Billy Drago as Christopher is sublime. But it's really the beauty of the camera shots that delivers. It's also a slow builder but it stays that way even when the torturing of one of the girls comes in. And it's that part that so much people are talking about. It isn't gory and there's not that much of blood but it's the way they all looked and the kind of torturing that makes it uneasy to watch. There's even nudity involved but you are focused on the needles slowly going in the flesh. And the way she's tied up isn't comfortable too.But not only that. The abortion seen here is also gruesome. And the way they get rid of the cadavers will surely offend some. Imprint is the most spoken episode of the two seasons and is still considered as a masterpiece. I still love it after all those years and was glad finally have seen the full uncut version. It should have been a full feature. For people who liked Audition (1999) this is a must see. And okay, some won't understand the little sister coming out of a head, a bit like Basket Case (1982) but that is also so typical Japanese. You love or hate it.Gore 1/5 Nudity 1/5 Effects 4/5 Story 4/5 Comedy 0/5

Whilst I'd be the first to admit that some scenes in this film were hard to watch, it in no way detracts from the masterful story-telling that is the foundation of Takashi Miike's work. As well as being terrifying to the extreme, Imprint is also sad, moving and above all fascinating as each time the prostitute, played by Youki Kudoh, retells her story, a little more of the truth is revealed. Kudoh's performance is simply amazing and any other actress would have probably ruined the film. Billy Drago also turns in a fantastic performance in his role of Christopher, a hapless man searching Japan for his lost love Kimomo. The imagery in this film is unique to say the least, with historical accuracy taking a back seat to unique and striking visuals, such as the bright red hair of all the prostitutes as well as the vibrant blue hair of the nameless prostitute played by Kudoh. Such hair colours where not available to Japanese women in the time frame the film is set in (1900's?). However, this definitely works to the film's advantage, creating a surreal and fantastic environment where a story such as this one doesn't seem so unbelievable. Also, if you love a movie with a big twist, this one is for you. There are several twists throughout, but the big one towards the end is a killer (literally). Whilst riddled with extreme blood and gore, this aspect of the film is for once a necessary and important part of the film, explaining how this young woman became the person that she is. I highly recommend this movie, but if you're squeamish or find extreme torture unbearable to watch then I advise you to run a mile from this one. Also, look out for the dwarf who's nose is falling apart from syphilis. His bizarre behavior during the torture scene is perhaps the most disturbing part of the whole film. 10 stars!!!

This is definitely not for the faint of heart....even I had trouble watching this and Audition is my favourite film period. Miike is one of the only directors that I know of that can make even the most horrific scenes compelling to watch. He also has a penchant for the bizarre and far out this is one strange twisted tale he weaves with only the hour he is given.There are a couple of points that I would like to raise...the acting is pretty average especially Billy Drago's lackluster performance and the film takes around 30 minutes to really get going.However from that point onwards this is vintage Miike, sick, twisted, perverse, violent, extreme. There are those who appreciate his work and are addicted to it and those that can't handle it at all. I happen to be addicted to his works and look forward to many more squirm inducing and weird moments to come.Miike truly is THE Master Of Horror! (Couldn't resist lol)

There is a difference between true horror movies and cheap display of sadistic violence. The author of this episode in incapable of mounting any tension, therefore the torture scenes seem his only way to sell it. Pathetic, and makes you wonder if there still are some authors out there, capable of writing true horror movies that would capture you by the intelligent plot rather than the amount of red paint spilled. Seems that at least ten lines are required, so to complete my gibberish opinion: wait for your your grandmother to sacrifice a chicken, impale it with some needles, add some tensioned music, add some screams using some cheap microphone - and there you are - prime quality horror clip. Way to go!