Makoto Kitano: Don’t You Guys Go - We're the Supernatural Detective Squad Kyushu Spiritual Pilgrimage Special Complete Edition
Makoto Kitano: Don’t You Guys Go - We're the Supernatural Detective Squad Kyushu Spiritual Pilgrimage Special Complete Edition

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Makoto Kitano: Don’t You Guys Go - We're the Supernatural Detective Squad Kyushu Spiritual Pilgrimage Special Complete Edition

2014
Movie
75 min
Japanese

Makoto Kitano, one of the most famous mystery spot hunters in the world of show business, will personally infiltrate haunted places to experience and introduce the horrors of these places in this documentary series.

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Director: Makoto KitanoGenres: Horror, Supernatural, Comedy

Plot Summary

This unique film follows a group of self-proclaimed supernatural detectives as they embark on a bizarre spiritual pilgrimage across Kyushu, Japan. Armed with questionable methods and even more questionable beliefs, they investigate various alleged hauntings and paranormal phenomena, encountering eccentric characters and bizarre situations along the way. The 'Complete Edition' likely compiles or expands upon earlier iterations of their supernatural investigations.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Makoto Kitano: Don’t You Guys Go' is a niche film that garnered attention primarily within cult and underground film circles for its unique blend of low-budget horror, surreal comedy, and offbeat presentation. It's not a film that typically receives mainstream critical reviews or broad audience scores. Its reception is characterized by a division between those who appreciate its absurdist humor and unconventional approach, and those who find it too strange or amateurish.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unpretentious, DIY aesthetic and absurdist humor.

  • Seen by some as a cult gem with a unique, bizarre charm.

  • Criticized for its sometimes amateurish execution and niche appeal.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify due to the film's cult status and limited mainstream availability. Those who seek out and enjoy this type of surreal, low-budget horror-comedy often find it highly entertaining for its sheer oddity and unconventional storytelling.

Fun Fact

Director Makoto Kitano is known for his highly independent and often bizarre film projects, with 'Don't You Guys Go' being a prime example of his distinctive, unpolished style.

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