Shibuya
Go Ayano plays Kazunari Mizusawa, a young photographer gathering pictures of girls in Shibuya for a documentary. Suddenly the constant noise of the bustling crowd is drowned out by a high school girl (Aimi Satsukawa) shrieking in anger. Mizusawa is startled, but also confused by the fact that nobody in the area but him seemed to care or even notice. His fascination with figuring out exactly what makes young girls want to come to Shibuya in the first place makes him determined to find out more about her.
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Plot Summary
In this chilling Japanese horror film, a group of young women find themselves drawn into a mysterious and dangerous phenomenon centered around the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing. As strange events begin to unfold and a sinister presence emerges, they must unravel the secrets of the crossing before they become its next victims.
Critical Reception
Shibuya received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its scares uninspired. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the unique setting of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing as a potential source of horror.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles to deliver effective scares, relying too heavily on predictable horror tropes.
- The narrative is often difficult to follow, with plot holes and unanswered questions.
- While the Shibuya setting offers visual potential, it's ultimately underutilized in creating genuine dread.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Shibuya are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiments, pointing to a confusing plot and a lack of memorable horror elements.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a project that aimed to produce multiple horror films utilizing iconic Japanese locations, with Shibuya being one of the chosen settings.
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