Angel Dust(1994)

Angel Dust is a Japanese thriller that follows psychiatrist Setsuko Suma as she investigates a chilling pattern: every Monday, a young woman is murdered in the subway. Her investigation leads her to Dr. Rei Aku, who specializes in deprogramming former sect members. As Suma digs deeper into the case, she uncovers troubling connections between the murders and Aku's controversial work with cult survivors. The film weaves psychological tension with dark mystery, exploring themes of manipulation, trauma, and the fragile line between healing and harm. With each passing week and each new victim, Suma must race against time to stop the killer before the cycle repeats. Angel Dust combines clinical precision with mounting dread, creating a gripping examination of how the mind can be broken—and weaponized.