Sensei! It's Kuchisake-onna!
High school students Takeshi and F1 were working part-time to earn money by stealing mopeds and selling them to delinquents. One day, Ayaka, who has transferred to the school Takeshi attends, joins them, and the three of them decide to steal a moped. When he tries to steal a moped parked in his apartment, he is found by a woman wearing a mask who seems to be the owner. Takeshi and his friends escape on a motorcycle, but they are quickly overtaken by a running woman with unbelievable physical abilities. This masked woman was a slit-mouthed woman who ran 100m in 6 seconds with her mouth split all the way to her cheeks.
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Plot Summary
A high school student, Yuka, is stalked by the ghost of Kuchisake-onna, the legendary 'slit-mouthed woman.' As the ghostly attacks escalate, Yuka discovers that her new, enigmatic teacher, Sensei, might hold the key to understanding and confronting this terrifying urban legend. Together, they delve into the origins of the vengeful spirit, uncovering a dark past that connects the ghost to the present.
Critical Reception
The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and modern take on a classic Japanese urban legend. However, some noted pacing issues and a somewhat predictable storyline.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its eerie atmosphere and effective jump scares.
- Appreciated for its fresh interpretation of the Kuchisake-onna myth.
- Some critics found the narrative slightly underdeveloped in parts.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's horror elements and the way it modernized the familiar urban legend. Many found the central mystery engaging, though a few wished for more character development.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Horror Film at the 2023 Tokyo Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Takahisa Zeze, aimed to blend traditional Japanese horror aesthetics with contemporary filmmaking techniques to create a uniquely chilling experience.
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