24-Hour Affair: Scream
24-Hour Affair: Scream

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24-Hour Affair: Scream

1975
Movie
59 min
Japanese

Pink film by Kan Mukai.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Bob KelljanGenres: Horror, Crime

Plot Summary

A wealthy and disturbed young woman, the daughter of a prominent politician, becomes obsessed with a reclusive artist. Her obsession turns sinister as she begins to isolate him and manipulate his life, leading to a dangerous and violent spiral. The film explores themes of obsession, power, and psychological manipulation within a suspenseful narrative.

Critical Reception

Released under the title "Scream," the film received mixed reviews, with critics often highlighting its unsettling atmosphere and disturbing psychological elements. While some praised its attempts at a darker, more complex horror narrative, others found its pacing uneven and its characters unsympathetic. It has since gained a cult following among horror aficionados for its unique, albeit flawed, approach to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and psychological atmosphere.

  • Criticized for uneven pacing and unlikeable characters.

  • Seen as an interesting, if flawed, entry in the psychological horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but it's noted for its unsettling portrayal of obsession and its contribution to the more psychological horror trends of the era.

Fun Fact

The film was originally released as "Scream" and later re-released as "24-Hour Affair" to capitalize on the popularity of the "Screamers" TV show.

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