Helter Skelter Standard Edition Blu-ray is Mika Ninagawa's visually stunning psychological drama that blends body horror, social satire and dazzling visual style into a haunting examination of celebrity culture and the pursuit of perfection. Based on the acclaimed manga by Kyoko Okazaki, the film stars Erika Sawajiri in a fearless lead performance.
 
Erika Sawajiri stars as Lilico, Japan's biggest fashion model, whose flawless appearance has been achieved through a series of illegal cosmetic procedures. As devastating physical and psychological side effects begin to emerge, her carefully manufactured image starts to crumble, sending her into a terrifying spiral of paranoia, obsession and self-destruction.
 
Directed by acclaimed photographer Mika Ninagawa, Helter Skelter combines breathtaking visual compositions with a biting critique of the fashion and entertainment industries, exploring themes of beauty, identity, fame and bodily autonomy in one of the most unforgettable works of contemporary Japanese cinema.
 
Directed by: Mika Ninagawa
Starring: Erika Sawajiri, Nao Ômori, Shinobu Terajima, Gô Ayano, Kiko Mizuhara
2012 / 127 min / Japanese / 1 Disc