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Yagai rankô: Koroshitai hodo aishiteru
Aki had been living in Tokyo, but grew tired of that life and returned home to help out at her parents' photo exhibition. Meanwhile, Yusuke, Shinji, and Setsuro, who work at a supermarket, lament the lack of opportunities to meet people in the countryside. So Yusuke invites Aki, who is a neighbor, to a camping blind date.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, seeking to escape her past, takes a job at a secluded mountain inn. Soon after her arrival, guests and staff begin to disappear under mysterious circumstances, and she finds herself entangled in a series of unsettling events. As the body count rises, she must confront the dark secrets of the inn and its inhabitants before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics citing a convoluted plot and uninspired scares. While some praised the atmosphere and performances, particularly from the lead actress, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a truly compelling horror experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and a strong lead performance.
Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped scares.
The film struggles to find a balance between psychological thriller and outright horror.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or inconclusive for this title.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Honami Yagi.
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