Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ‘Chainsaw Man’, a movie adaptation of his gore-soaked coming-of-age manga, follows the teenage hero Denji, who houses a chainsaw-wielding demon in his soul. The film, likely to be confusing for newcomers, arrives after the successful ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’. Fujimoto’s story explores heightened emotions through Denji’s conflicts, including a romantic triangle between him, the ‘nice girl’ Makita, and Reze, a freckled waitress with dangerous intentions. The Halloween-timed release suggests the influence of Tobe Hooper and Shinya Tsukamoto on this surreal and frenetic narrative.