Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
Features an anthology centred on the experiences of a witch doctor, a film-maker and a disgruntled extra determined to take revenge on him, and a novelist as well as her twin sister.
Three... Extremes is a prestigious pan-Asian horror anthology featuring Fruit Chan, Chan-wook Park, and Takashi Miike — three auteurs at distinct creative peaks. The cinematography is exceptional across all three segments, particularly Park's 'Cut' with its surreal, stage-like compositions and Miike's dreamlike 'Box.' Novelty is high because the triptych format showcases three unmistakably singular directorial voices, each with radically different aesthetics and cultural textures. Acting is solid throughout, especially in 'Cut' and 'Dumplings,' though uneven across segments. Plot varies — 'Dumplings' is viscerally provocative, 'Cut' is stylized absurdism, and 'Box' is more opaque. Endings are mixed; 'Box' in particular sacrifices clarity for atmosphere, and 'Dumplings' loses some momentum in its abbreviated form compared to the feature cut.