This Man
This Man

This Man

2024Movie89 minJapanese

An inexplicable wave of tragic deaths plunges two investigators into the heart of a fateful whirlwind, where logic and facts have no value as a far-fetched urban legend seems to come true. A mother plagued by terrifying dreams, seeing her friends and colleagues disappear one after the other, and her family witness the horror unfold.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users65%
Director: Julia K. FosterGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man named 'This Man' appears in people's dreams, causing them to revisit their past traumas. A group of strangers who are all tormented by the same figure find themselves drawn together to uncover the mystery behind his existence and put an end to his reign of terror. As they delve deeper, they realize that 'This Man' may be more than just a figment of their imagination.

Critical Reception

Early reviews for 'This Man' suggest a divisive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and unique premise but questioning its narrative execution. Audiences seem intrigued by the psychological horror elements and the film's ability to tap into common fears.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and compelling central mystery.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters in the latter half.
  • The film effectively taps into primal fears of the unknown and past regrets.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'This Man' to be a thought-provoking and visually striking horror film. Many appreciated the film's ambition in tackling psychological themes, though some felt the ending was anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The film's concept is inspired by the internet legend of 'Slender Man,' but the filmmakers aimed to create a more grounded and psychological interpretation of a boogeyman figure.

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