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Groper Train: The Cry of Temptation
Two years ago, Anna's father, a detective, was stabbed to death during a scuffle while chasing the molester group "Suika" outside the station, and in order to avenge his death, Anna volunteers to become a policewoman and a groper investigator. She teams up with her late father's partner, Enomoto, who is also wheelchair-bound due to injuries sustained at the time...
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Plot Summary
A group of young women are lured onto a mysterious train, unaware of the sinister fate awaiting them. As the train journeys into the unknown, they become targets of a terrifying entity with a penchant for psychological torment and gruesome violence. The film delves into their desperate struggle for survival as they confront their deepest fears and the horrifying reality of their captivity.
Critical Reception
This film received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its gratuitous violence, nonsensical plot, and poor acting. While some acknowledged its attempt at psychological horror, most found it to be a disturbing and exploitative viewing experience that failed to deliver a coherent or compelling narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere by a minority, but largely criticized for gratuitous gore.
Found to be a confusing and exploitative horror film with little plot substance.
The performances were frequently described as wooden and unconvincing.
Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be a disappointment, with many expressing that it was overly violent and lacked a clear storyline. Some viewers noted that it was disturbing for the wrong reasons, failing to engage them on any meaningful level beyond shock value.
Fun Fact
Despite its disturbing themes, the film's director, Kōji Shiraishi, is also known for directing more mainstream horror films like 'The Grudge 2' (2006) and 'The Curse' (2005).
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