964 Pinocchio (1991)
A brainwashed cyborg sex slave, Pinocchio (Hage Suzuki), is discarded by his owners after malfunctioning. Left wandering the streets with no memory, he meets a mysterious woman named Himiko, who takes him in. As she helps him regain his identity, dark secrets about the dystopian world they inhabit begin to unravel. Despite its low budget, 964 Pinocchio stands out with its grotesque and surreal cyberpunk aesthetic. The film embraces avant-garde cinematography, chaotic editing, and extreme body horror, making it a cult classic among experimental sci-fi fans. Its nightmarish visuals and disturbing narrative contribute to its lasting impact. This film embodies cyberpunk’s themes of dehumanization, corporate exploitation, and identity loss, all wrapped in an unsettling, hallucinatory experience.