Lullaby of Kishimojin
Lullaby of Kishimojin

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Lullaby of Kishimojin

2012
Movie
82 min
Japanese

A complete horror film about parents who go insane because of their love for their daughter. Every time the full moon approaches, Naoko, a woman who can only survive by eating human flesh. The mother searches for prey for her daughter, while the father is tormented by remorse.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Shinji AoyamaGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

This mysterious film follows a woman who, after her husband's suspicious death, becomes entangled with a peculiar old woman and her unsettling beliefs. As she delves deeper into the secrets surrounding her husband's demise, she uncovers a dark connection to an ancient, possibly supernatural entity known as Kishimojin.

Critical Reception

Lullaby of Kishimojin received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its atmospheric tension and unsettling themes, though some critics found its pacing and narrative ambiguity challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and stylistic direction.

  • Some found the plot convoluted and difficult to follow.

  • The film's ambiguity was seen as both a strength and a weakness.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available for this title.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely inspired by the legend of Kishimojin, a Buddhist deity often depicted as a demon who steals children but later becomes their protector.

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