Tetsuo: The Iron Man - Okay, WHAT did I just watch?! (A Cinematography Deep Dive)

Alright film nerds, I just finished Tetsuo: The Iron Man and my brain is officially scrambled. This isn't a 'review' so much as me trying to process WHAT I just witnessed. Like, I knew it was going to be… intense, but nothing prepared me for the sheer visual onslaught. The plot is basically a metal fetishist gets hit by a car and then EVERYTHING GOES HAYWIRE. That's the most coherent summary I can muster right now. The cinematography is where this film REALLY shines (or, maybe 'grinds' is a better word?). The grainy black and white, the extreme close-ups, the stop-motion… it's all so aggressively chaotic. There's this one scene where the businessman (who, by the way, is going through some SERIOUS body horror transformation himself) is in his apartment, and the way the camera focuses on the metal bits protruding from his skin...Ugh, it's both repulsive and strangely mesmerizing. I think Shinya Tsukamoto was deliberately trying to assault our senses, and he succeeded. And that whole drill-penis thing? I'm not even gonna pretend I understand the symbolism, but it's burned into my retinas forever. I have never seen a drill used quite like that before! Honestly, I'm not even sure if I "liked" it in the traditional sense. It's disturbing, uncomfortable, and often just plain bizarre. But as a student of film, I can't deny the sheer technical brilliance (and batshit insanity) on display. The editing is manic, the sound design is abrasive, and the overall effect is like being trapped in a metal grinder. It's punk rock filmmaking at its most extreme. I'm not sure I could sit through it again anytime soon, but I definitely respect what Tsukamoto accomplished, even if I need a long shower to feel clean. Anyone else seen Tetsuo? Am I completely off base here? Let me know your thoughts - I need to know I'm not alone in this metallic nightmare. Also, any recommendations for something a little less… uh… metal-y? My brain needs a break.