Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro Nagurikomi! Gekijō-ban Okinawa-hen
Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro Nagurikomi! Gekijō-ban Okinawa-hen

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Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro Nagurikomi! Gekijō-ban Okinawa-hen

2011
Movie
92 min
Japanese

The documentary version of "Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro" titled "Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro Nagurikomi!" series. "Gekijō-ban Kantō-hen" takes viewers inside a haunted place in Okinawa that still bears the scars of the Pacific War!

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Norihiro KishiGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of students decides to investigate a series of disappearances linked to an old abandoned hospital in Okinawa. As they delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the hospital, they uncover a dark history and disturbing rituals that put them in grave danger. The line between reality and supernatural phenomena blurs as they become trapped in a terrifying cycle of events.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and creepy moments, while others found its plot convoluted and underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, with horror fans appreciating the J-horror elements but some finding it less impactful than other entries in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and jump scares.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some viewers found the Okinawa setting uniquely chilling.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this specific film, but general sentiment for similar J-horror films often points to a love for suspense and supernatural themes, though sometimes with a critique of overused tropes.

Fun Fact

The film is part of the 'Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro' series, which is based on a collection of Japanese urban legends and ghost stories.

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