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HELTER SKELTER (2003)

2003 · Kyōko Okazaki · 315 pages · United States of America

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Synopsis

Ririko, top model au faîte de sa gloire, garde le secret sur les opérations de chirurgie esthétique qu'elle a subies. Mais sa position dominante dans l'agence pour laquelle elle travaille est menacée par l'arrivée d'une jeune femme de 15 ans. Inquiète pour sa carrière, elle se transforme en criminelle...

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Why watch it?

A 2003 title built around Comics, Horror and LGBTQ. Directed by Kyōko Okazaki.

Who is it for?

You’ll like it if you enjoy

Not ideal if you are looking for

  • Paranormal
  • Body horror
  • Witchcraft
  • Bestiary

Influences

  1. 2003
    HELTER SKELTER
  2. 2019
    His Hideous Heart
  3. 2020
    Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 2
  4. 2020
    Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1
  5. 2021
    Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 3
  6. 2022
    House of Slaughter, Vol. 1

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