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The Human Chair
Editor Kurata Mari is the new charge of popular female writer Konno Yoshiko. Kako had originally been a pupil of the great writer Shunsaku Okochi. However, according to the editor-in-chief, Obara, Kako was simply a partner for Okochi's perverted play. However, Okochi suddenly disappeared, and when Obara selected Kako to fill the hole in the serialisation, she became more popular than expected. Mari begins to visit Kako's house on a daily basis, and one day begins to feel a strange discomfort in the chair Kako sits in...
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Plot Summary
A reclusive and guilt-ridden novelist, Kageyama, is desperate for inspiration for his next bestseller. He begins to observe a lonely cleaner, Kumiko, who works in his apartment building and harbors a secret desire to be an actress. Kageyama becomes increasingly fixated on Kumiko, seeing her as a potential muse, and contrives to isolate her within the confines of his own apartment, intending to use her life as the basis for his novel. However, his obsession quickly spirals into a disturbing psychological game.
Critical Reception
The Human Chair received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Kurosawa's atmospheric direction and the film's unsettling psychological tension. Some found the pacing to be deliberate, while others lauded its unique blend of suspense and character study.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful and unnerving atmosphere.
Noted for its deliberate pacing and psychological depth.
Some found the narrative slow but appreciated the character exploration.
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Fun Fact
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, known for his acclaimed horror films like 'Pulse', explores psychological horror and the creative process in a more subdued and character-driven manner with 'The Human Chair'.
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