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Face Dance Obsession
Prague in the Czech Republic is a wild place in the aftermath of communism. Houses of Whores abound, and the are delivered by the bravest of gangsters. These people play hard and fuck hard. Gangsters Nacho Vidal and Turkish pretty boy Hakan are loose and it's only the strongest of women at the houses of ill repute that can take what they dish out. This is the hardest sex I've ever shot, and It's not because of my direction. This is the way these people fuck, I just throw them together, add a little face sitting perversion, a little dramatic story, and then I get the hell out of the way. I'm just trying to get the shots, in your face, obsessively in your face.
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Plot Summary
A young woman becomes obsessed with a mysterious videotape that causes a terrible facial disfigurement in those who watch it. She delves into the tape's origins, uncovering a dark connection to her own past and a terrifying curse. As the disfigurement spreads, she races against time to break the cycle before succumbing to the same fate.
Critical Reception
Face Dance Obsession, while not as widely recognized as some of its J-horror contemporaries, garnered attention for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological horror elements. Critics praised its unique premise and effective jump scares, though some found the plot convoluted. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating its departure from typical horror tropes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its disturbing visual horror and unique concept.
Felt that the narrative pacing could be uneven at times.
Noted for its strong atmospheric tension and psychological unease.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's unsettling and nightmarish quality, with some finding the story a bit difficult to follow.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Hideo Nakata, is also known for directing the critically acclaimed horror film 'Ringu'.
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