X-Cross
X-Cross

X-Cross

2007Movie90 minJapanese

Recovering from a failed love affair Shiyori heads to the country, in the company of best friend and bad girl Aiko. Having taken a long soak in the hot spring they retire to their respective cabins. They soon discover that the tranquil village is the home of a cult with a fetish for cutting off female legs. Trying to escape they are split up and keep in touch via their mobile phones. Multiple points of view and time frames keeps the viewer on their toes trying to discern the grisly fate of these "lost" girls.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Michael RymerGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seasoned detective, on the verge of retirement, is drawn into one last case when he discovers a serial killer known as 'The Surgeon' is targeting individuals connected to a past case. The killer's meticulous methods and personal vendetta force the detective to confront his own history. As the body count rises, the detective must race against time to uncover the killer's identity and motive before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

X-Cross received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to a derivative plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged the attempt at a tense thriller, the film was generally seen as forgettable and failing to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot that borrows heavily from other crime thrillers.
  • Performances are generally considered weak, failing to elevate the material.
  • The pacing is uneven, leading to a less-than-satisfying viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience feedback for X-Cross is sparse, but what is available suggests a lack of engagement with the film's narrative and a general disappointment with its unoriginality. Many viewers found it to be a low-budget thriller that doesn't offer anything new to the genre.

Fun Fact

Despite being marketed as a significant release, X-Cross had a very limited theatrical run and is primarily known as a direct-to-video or television film.

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