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A group of young women working in a remote, traditional inn find themselves trapped when a mysterious, recurring illness begins to spread amongst them. As the symptoms worsen and their sanity frays, they must uncover the dark secrets of the inn before they all succumb to the horrifying affliction.

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its low budget and uneven pacing, though some acknowledged its attempt at atmospheric horror.

• Often cited for its attempt at a gothic, claustrophobic atmosphere.

• Criticized for a slow burn that doesn't quite pay off.

• Pacing and narrative coherence were frequent points of contention.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not widely documented for this niche film.

The film is part of a series of direct-to-video V-Cinema productions from Japan, often characterized by their experimental or genre-bending themes.