Grotesque (2009)
IMDB: A doctor kidnaps a young couple and forces them into a game of torment that slowly extinguishes their hopes for survival.
TLB: I went on a spree years ago collecting horror films, this was one of the ones recommended (get used to more coming soon). This low budget Japanese horror film only has 3 actors - the sadistic doctor and the couple. English subs are acceptable, but a bit off in places.
There isn't much in the way of acting, decent bit of splatter, heavy dose of really sadistic torture by the doc (some graphic, some implied). One may try to get a value of 'what would you do to survive' from it, but it'd be a reach, this is really about just destroying two people physically and mentally. There is a bit of dialogue in the closing scene, I suppose intended as some sort of payoff, but it's pretty weak overall - kudos for effort, but not a passing one. Then we close with a few final blows for blood and closure but ... ehhh.
Final Verdict: 3/10 While it's on some top horror film lists, I'm gonna suggest you pass on this one.