Groper Train: Under Skirt
A girl who is always a maiden at heart is a big fan of a romantic poet from the Taisho era, and wants to buy a first edition of his poetry collection that she found in a used bookstore, but it is too expensive for her. She has no choice but to work part-time at a snack bar to save up the money. One day, a pink rainbow flies into her room, and at the same time as the shock, a strange man dressed in outdated clothes appears. The man is actually a poet and a big fan of her, a scientist, and has ended up lost in the present day due to a malfunction of the time machine he made, but of course she has no idea about it. The man is surprised at the transformation of Tokyo, but what is even more surprising is that the woman in front of him is the spitting image of his girlfriend from his original world...
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Plot Summary
A group of young women find themselves terrorized by a deranged individual aboard a speeding train. As the confined space amplifies their fear, they must find a way to survive the increasingly desperate and violent attacks. The film explores themes of paranoia and helplessness as the train hurtles towards an unknown destination.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and exploitative nature. While some viewers noted its attempt at suspense within a confined setting, many found the plot thin and the execution lacking. It gained a cult following within certain niche circles for its genre elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense atmosphere in a confined setting.
- Criticized for its excessive gore and reliance on shock value.
- Noted for its low-budget charm by some genre enthusiasts.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal. Those that exist often mention the film's brutality and unsettling themes, with some appreciating its raw, independent horror aesthetic while others found it too disturbing.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of Japanese 'pink films' that often pushed boundaries in terms of subject matter and exploitation, though 'Groper Train: Under Skirt' is less explicit than many in the genre.
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