Release Date: 2009.
Rating: Excellent.
Two long decades after the archetype flesh/metal mutation in Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989), and seventeen years after Taniguchi Tomoo’s equally majestic transformation in Tetsuo II: Body Hammer (1992), another fine specimen–the American-Japanese white collar worker, Anthony–embraces the catalytic power of pain and rage, when a mysterious driver runs over and kills his only son, Tom. Unable to come to terms with his loss, the pained father allows a magnificent bio-mechanic transmutation elevate his malleable flesh to a higher form of existence, as cold metal protrusions and sophisticated weaponry enhance his body. Now, Machine-Anthony is invulnerable. Who can confront the all-powerful Bullet Man?

Tetsuo: Bullet Man is a 2009 Japanese cyberpunk body horror film. It was written, produced, edited, and directed by cult-film director Shinya Tsukamoto and Hisakatsu Kuroki. Unlike the first two Tetsuo films, Bullet Man is a departure from the low-budget, underground-production style. It also features original track by industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails entitled “Theme for Tetsuo: The Bullet Man.” Director Shinya Tsukamoto has stated that the collaboration with Reznor marked the fulfillment of a long held ambition.

Cast & Crew:
Director: Shin’ya Tsukamoto.
Writers: Shin’ya Tsukamoto, Hisakatsu Kuroki.
Stars: Eric Bossick, Akiko Monô, Yûko Nakamura.
Score: Chu Ishikawa, Trent Reznor.