Audition

A lonely widower, Shigeharu Aoyama, holds auditions for a new wife, posing as a film producer seeking talent. He becomes captivated by Asami Yamazaki, a young woman with a mysterious past. As their relationship develops, Aoyama discovers dark secrets about Asami, leading to a horrifying and unforgettable climax.

Audition is widely regarded as a masterpiece of J-horror and a disturbing exploration of psychological terror. While initially met with shock and controversy for its extreme violence and unsettling tone, it has since gained critical acclaim for its masterful direction, atmospheric tension, and powerful performances, particularly from Eihi Shiina.

• A slow-burn psychological horror that builds to a shocking and brutal conclusion.
• Eihi Shiina's performance as Asami is both terrifying and mesmerizing.
• Masterfully crafts an atmosphere of dread and unease.

Google audience: Audiences praise the film's unique and disturbing atmosphere, with many highlighting the shocking twist and the intense performances. Some viewers found the pacing slow in the first half, but generally agree that the payoff is worth the wait.

Won the Fright Meter Award for Best Actress (Eihi Shiina) at the 2000 Fantasia Film Festival; nominated for numerous other awards at international film festivals.

Director Takashi Miike intentionally cast Eihi Shiina based on her performance in the Japanese film 'Nikutai no Mon' (The Flesh Market), believing her innocent yet unsettling demeanor was perfect for the role of Asami.