Grafted is a 2024 body horror movie about an awkward but brilliant Chinese student who wins a scholarship to a prestigious New Zealand university, only to carve her path to popularity – one bloody body at a time.
Synopsis: Chinese scholarship student Wei arrives in New Zealand to pursue medical research at a prestigious university, hoping for a fresh start. Shy, introverted, and burdened by a genetic facial birthmark, she faces constant rejection from her socialite cousin Angela and her circle of glamorous friends. Determined to rewrite her future, Wei delves into her late father’s unfinished research – a groundbreaking skin grafting procedure that could heal her disfigurement. However, as her experiments spiral out of control, Wei’s obsession grows dangerous. Consumed by desperation, she becomes unhinged, willing to silence anyone who stands in her way, even if it means sacrificing her humanity.
Directed by: Sasha Rainbow
Written by: Lee Murray, Sasha Rainbow, Mia Maramara, Hweiling Ow
Starring: Joyena Sun, Jess Hong, Eden Hart
Genre: Horror
Category: Body, Slasher & Gore
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Mandarin
Main Cast:
- Alison Quigan
- Andrew Munro
- Atlanta Rion Thomas
- Chloe Parker
- Deanna Chiang
- Eden Hart
- Gideon Smith
- Ginette McDonald
- Jared Turner
- Jess Hong
- Joyena Sun
- Mark Mitchinson
- Mohan Liu
- Phil Brooks
- Sahil Goyal
- Sam Wang
- Sepi To’a
- Xiao Hu
Production:
- Propaganda
- FluroBlack
- Head Gear Films
- New Zealand Film Commission
Distribution:
- Shudder
Release Date:
- January 24, 2025
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