The Transformative Powers of Monstrosity – A List Of Body Horror Films With Trans Allegories
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
PSYCHO-PASS: The Movie (2016)
In a futuristic Japan, the Sibyl System is charged with keeping the peace. When the state of SEAUn brings the Sibyl System in to test its effectiveness, it becomes a haven of peace and safety—for a time. Eventually, terrorists from SEAUn begin appearing in Japan, somehow slipping through the System's security and attacking from within. Desperate for answers, Inspector Akane Tsunemori is sent overseas to bring the terrorists to justice. But when her investigation forces her into a standoff with an old ally, will she be able to pull the trigger?
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In a futuristic Japan, the Sibyl System is charged with keeping the peace. When the state of SEAUn brings the Sibyl System in to test its effectiveness, it becomes a haven of peace and safety—for a time. Eventually, terrorists from SEAUn begin appearing in Japan, somehow slipping through the System's security and attacking from within. Desperate for answers, Inspector Akane Tsunemori is sent overseas to bring the terrorists to justice. But when her investigation forces her into a standoff with an old ally, will she be able to pull the trigger?
Rating:NR
Genre:Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Written By:Makoto Fukami, Gen Urobuchi
In Theaters:3/15/2016
Box Office:
Runtime:113 minutes
Studio:Production I.G, Fuji Television Network, TOHO, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Kyoraku Industrial Holdings, dentsu, Nitroplus
Cast
Naoyoshi Shiotani, Katsuyuki Motohiro
Director
Kana Hanazawa
Akane Tsunemori (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Shinya Kogami (voice)
Kenji Nojima
Nobuchika Ginoza (voice)
Ayane Sakura
Mika Shimotsuki (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Sho Hinakawa (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Shion Karanomori (voice)
Hiroki Touchi
Teppei Sugo (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Jouji Saiga (voice)
Noriko Hidaka
Dominator/Sibyl System (voice)
Hiroshi Kamiya
Nicholas Wong (voice)
Unsho Ishizuka
Desmond Rutaganda (voice)
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