In a Shaking Train: The Case of Married Woman Kayoko
In a Shaking Train: The Case of Married Woman Kayoko

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In a Shaking Train: The Case of Married Woman Kayoko

2004
Movie
72 min
Japanese

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Takashi MiikeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people find themselves on a train that is violently shaking and moving at high speed. When they discover they are the only passengers, a mysterious woman named Kayoko begins to torment them. As the situation escalates, the true nature of Kayoko and the train's deadly journey are revealed.

Critical Reception

This film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often cited as a lesser entry in Takashi Miike's extensive filmography. While some appreciated its attempt at psychological horror and surrealism, many found the plot convoluted and the scares uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some engaging with its bizarre premise and others finding it unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • A bizarre and disorienting horror experience that tries too hard to be mysterious.

  • The film suffers from a weak script and underdeveloped characters.

  • Despite Miike's direction, the horror elements fail to land effectively.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this title, but those available suggest viewers found the film confusing and lacking in genuine scares. Some users noted it as an oddity within Miike's work, while others felt it was a forgettable and unsatisfying horror flick.

Fun Fact

Takashi Miike himself makes a brief cameo appearance in the film as a passenger on the train.

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