Submitted Videos That Cannot be Broadcast: Black Ghost 4 'Death'
Submitted Videos That Cannot be Broadcast: Black Ghost 4 'Death'

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Submitted Videos That Cannot be Broadcast: Black Ghost 4 'Death'

2014
Movie
55 min
Japanese

The "Black Spirits" series, which has introduced a number of overly serious ghost videos, has finally reached its "death" count. The filmmakers who could no longer stand the horrifying images sent in their submissions, unable to dispose of them. The images of these "earthbound spirits" staring at the camera with eyes filled with resentment and unresolved feelings are captured in these videos!

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Shuichi OkitaGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A documentary filmmaker becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind a series of disturbing and seemingly unexplainable video clips that are too graphic or unsettling for broadcast. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself drawn into a dark and dangerous world, questioning the nature of reality and the sanity of those involved.

Critical Reception

This film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its scares predictable. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the commitment of its lead actor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense but often relies on jump scares.

  • The narrative becomes increasingly difficult to follow.

  • Tatsuya Fujiwara's performance is a highlight, though it can't save the film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a divided audience, with some appreciating the dark themes and others finding the film unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of anthology films that explore various aspects of horror and the macabre.

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