Haunted by the death of his father, Daniel (Roberto Scorza) returns home where he was raised. Faced with intense emotional scars, as well as physical ones, he enters the bathroom to begin a journey of self-exploration, self-mutilation and quite possibly, self-enlightenment. Daniel attempts to beckon the embrace of the Goddess Ishtar (Flora Giannattasio) to assist him on his self-illumination.
"American Guinea Pig: Sacrifice" is a shocking and visceral entry in the infamous American Guinea Pig series, available here on DVD from Unearthed Records. Directed by Italian filmmaker Poison Rouge, this film pushes the boundaries of horror with its unflinching depiction of self-mutilation and psychological torment. The cast includes Roberto Scorza, known for his intense performances in underground cinema, and Flora Giannattasio, who brings raw emotion to her role as the tormented protagonist. Director Poison Rouge has garnered international attention for her bold vision and uncompromising storytelling style; "Sacrifice" marks her directorial debut but she has already made waves at genre festivals worldwide. Unearthed Records is renowned for distributing extreme horror films that challenge audiences?founded by Stephen Biro (himself an acclaimed writer/director/producer), they have brought cult classics like "Guinea Pig," "Philosophy of a Knife," and other controversial titles to Western audiences.