Praying Mantis
螳螂
Splattered in copious animated sex and gore, this body-horror tale follows a vicious predator who’s part woman, part deadly insect … and all mum.
A carnivorous seductress flits between brothels and hostess bars in a red-light district, using razor-sharp forelegs to collect fresh meat for her hungry offspring. As the child’s appetite grows, what’s a monstrous mum to do? Joe Hsieh’s animated mutant body horror brings sex, violence and goofy comedy to a surprisingly tender ode to maternal love.
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