Kokeshi

"A woman (we never learn her name) was born with a disorder that renders her unable to feel pain. People tell her she is lucky, but she disagrees; from the time she is a child, she spends all her time attempting to make up for the loss of this sensation – by kidnapping and torturing young women..." Courtesy of http://horrorhouseparty.com

Directed by Paolo Del Fiol, Kokeshi leans on a strong ensemble — Reiko Nagoshi, Silvia Sorrentino, Paolo Salvadeo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2015.