Grafted 2024
"Beauty is only skin deep."
Academic pressure meets visceral horror in Sasha Rainbow's *Grafted* (2024), a chilling exploration of identity and isolation set against the pristine halls of a New Zealand university.
Director: Sasha Rainbow
Cast
Joyena Sun
Wei
Jess Hong
Angela
Eden Hart
Eve
Jared Turner
Paul
Sepi Toa
Jasmine
Xiao Hu
Aunty Ling
Gideon Smith
Josh
Ginette McDonald
Sheryl
Mark Mitchinson
John
Sam Wang
Liu / Lee (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grafted (2024) about?
*Grafted* follows Mei Lin, a gifted but overlooked Chinese student who wins a scholarship to a prestigious New Zealand university. Desperate for acceptance, she turns to a sinister transformation process to reinvent herself—with horrifying consequences. The film blends psychological drama with visceral body horror, exposing the cost of chasing societal approval.
Who directed Grafted?
Sasha Rainbow, known for her visually striking and emotionally charged films, directs *Grafted*.
Who stars in Grafted?
The film stars Joyena Sun as Mei Lin, alongside Jess Hong, Eden Hart, Jared Turner, and Sepi Toa.
Is Grafted (2024) worth watching?
With its atmospheric horror and strong performances, *Grafted* delivers a fresh and unsettling take on the genre. Fans of psychological thrillers and body horror will find much to appreciate, though its graphic nature may not be for everyone. Given its 93-minute runtime and unrated status, it's a compelling watch for those seeking something bold and original.
How long is Grafted?
*Grafted* has a runtime of 93 minutes.
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About Grafted (2024) — A Brilliant Student's Bloody Descent into University Horror
Academic pressure meets visceral horror in Sasha Rainbow's *Grafted* (2024), a chilling exploration of identity and isolation set against the pristine halls of a New Zealand university. The film follows Joyena Sun as Mei Lin, a brilliant but socially overlooked Chinese student who claws her way into popularity through a series of grotesque transformations. Blending psychological tension with body horror, Rainbow crafts a nightmarish tale where beauty becomes a currency—and a weapon. As Mei Lin's desperate bid for acceptance spirals into bloodshed, the movie questions what it truly means to belong in a world that demands conformity.
With a moody, atmospheric aesthetic and sharp performances from Jess Hong and Eden Hart, *Grafted* subverts the typical college drama into something far darker. The film's visceral imagery lingers long after the credits roll, challenging viewers to confront the lengths people go to shed their pasts. A fresh take on the horror genre, it's as much about the masks we wear as the skin we're born in.
