Teke Teke 2
Teke Teke 2

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Teke Teke 2

2009
Movie
73 min
Japanese

The story of Teke Teke, the ghost woman with no legs, continues. Conflict arises between a group of high school classmates, and Teke Teke starts hunting them down one by one.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Kôji ShiraishiGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

The vengeful spirit of Teke Teke, a woman who was cut in half and crawls after her victims, returns to plague a group of teenagers. A young woman, whose sister was previously attacked by the creature, must find a way to appease the spirit before she becomes its next victim. The hunt intensifies as the spectral entity's rage grows, leading to a terrifying confrontation.

Critical Reception

Teke Teke 2 received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, often cited as a forgettable entry in the J-horror genre. While some acknowledged its attempts at building suspense and gore, many found the plot underdeveloped and the scares predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on jump scares and gore, which can be effective for some viewers but feel gratuitous to others.

  • The story is considered by many to be derivative of other J-horror tropes without offering much originality.

  • Performances are generally seen as adequate for the genre, but not strong enough to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reception for Teke Teke 2 is largely unenthusiastic, with viewers often describing it as a low-tier horror film that fails to leave a lasting impression. Common complaints include a weak narrative and uninspired scares.

Fun Fact

The legend of the Teke Teke is a well-known Japanese urban legend about the ghost of a woman or girl who was cut in half by a train, and who now travels by crawling with her upper torso, making a 'teke teke' sound as she moves.

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