Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2013

It’s real-world reassuring to know that most serial killers exist only in serial killer movies. Unless of course you’re me and have to sit through them all. So I’ve developed a grudging appreciation for the work of Adam Wingard (You’re Next) who manages to make mostly effective crime and horror flicks without resorting to excessive gore. Faint praise, but it’s better than torture porn. This charmingly titled flick, apparently shot on a handycam set on out-o-focus, follows separately an escaped SK and his former girlfriend as their paths gradually converge. Contrived, WTF twist ending. Japanese title: Beautiful Die. (87 min)