Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Parasyte Part 1 寄生兽 by Encore Films


"If the human population was halved, how much forest would that save from destruction?"
"If human numbers were reduced by 99%, would that likewise reduce the poisons flowing into the sea?"
It then occurred to them... we need to work to safeguard the future of all other species.





One night by the seaside, tiny creatures or "Parasytes" arrive on Earth to take over human bodies and prey on mankind.
One Parasyte latches onto a regular high schooler, Shinichi, but he prevents it from taking over his mind and body completely. Instead, the Parasyte isolates only on his right arm. Shinichi cannot reveal his terrible secret to those around him, and during this time of turmoil, he developed a friendship with the Parasyte creature which he calls "Migi" ("Righty"). Before long, they begin to encounter other Parasytes that launch savage attacks against them and put the life of his childhood friend, Satomi, in danger.



Things take a sudden turn for the worse. Shinichi's beloved mother is killed and taken over by a Parasyte. When the creature launches an attack on him, he has no choice but to kill her. It becomes a head-on war between two species- Parasytes and mankind. However among the Parasytes, various factions with different viewpoints develop. Shinichi's new teacher, Ryoko Tamiya, although infected with a Parasyte, tolerates Shinichi. On the other hand, the character Goto, a composite "person" made up of a number of cooperating Parasytes is bent on human destruction. Collectively the Parasytes begin to question themselves on the purpose of their existence.

With mankind ruining the earth with careless inventions, are the Parasytes here to wipe us out to restore nature? Which specie ought to win? The planet needs to be preserved yet it is in our nature to protect our loved ones. Amidst this conflict of values, Shinichi and Migi have no choice but to hurl themselves into the fight against the complex attack of the Parasytes.

NC16: Violence & Disturbing Scenes

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