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Kyonyû tengoku: Yure momi soap
To repay the debts of her boyfriend Takeshi, who ran away after turning to loan sharks, Misono starts working at the soapland Dream Girl. Although she is hesitant, she receives instruction on sexual satisfaction techniques from the manager, Tachibana, and veteran soapland girl Miwa, and grows into a professional soapland girl.
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Plot Summary
A group of young women working at a soapland discover that their establishment is haunted by vengeful spirits. As the hauntings escalate and become increasingly dangerous, the women must find a way to appease the spirits or risk becoming their next victims. The film blends elements of supernatural horror with comedic situations arising from the bizarre circumstances.
Critical Reception
This film received a very limited release and generally poor critical reception, often being cited for its low production values and nonsensical plot. It is primarily known within niche horror and adult film circles.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique premise combining horror and comedy, though execution is often weak.
Criticized for its low budget and often predictable scares.
Some viewers found the performances to be a redeeming factor, despite the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche distribution, but those available often note the bizarre and unconventional nature of the film. Some appreciate its attempts at dark humor, while others find it to be a confusing and low-quality production.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a series of Japanese horror-comedies often featuring adult themes and supernatural elements.
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