Let Him Rest in Peace
This TV dramatization of Kitakata Kenzo's hard-boiled novel depicts a man who fights a deadly battle with a group of corrupt bosses who control the hot spring town. Sakaguchi, the owner of a long-established inn in a seaside hot spring town, rebels against the Shimoyama Tourism company that dominates the town, and is arrested by the police for a minor assault. One day, Sakaguchi's old best friend Shindo shows up and tells Sakaguchi's son that he will definitely get his father out of the police. (TV film adaptation of the novel, separate from the 1985 Yoichi Sai-directed film)
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Plot Summary
A troubled young man, haunted by the death of his mother, goes on a killing spree targeting individuals he deems responsible for her demise. As his violence escalates, a determined detective races against time to apprehend him before he can complete his grim mission. The film delves into the psychological unraveling of the protagonist and the increasing brutality of his actions.
Critical Reception
Let Him Rest in Peace received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely dismissed it as a derivative and gratuitously violent slasher film. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many finding its plot thin and its scares uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
- Fails to offer any originality within the slasher genre.
- Relies heavily on predictable jump scares and gore.
- Lacks compelling characters and a coherent narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's lack of innovation and excessive violence, with many finding it forgettable compared to other films in its genre.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of direct-to-video horror movies in the late 1980s and early 1990s, often characterized by lower budgets and less mainstream distribution.
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