Apartment 1303
Apartment 1303

Apartment 1303

2007Movie94 minJapanese

While celebrating with her friends in her new cheaply rented apartment on the thirteenth floor of a building, the young Sayaka unexpectedly jumps off the balcony committing suicide. Her mother goes insane and her older sister, Mariko, decides to investigate the mysterious death of her sister.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Ataru OikawaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman moves into a new apartment, but her life quickly takes a terrifying turn when she experiences strange occurrences. She soon discovers that the apartment has a dark history, with previous tenants meeting tragic ends. As she delves deeper into the building's past, she uncovers a malevolent presence tied to the apartment's curse.

Critical Reception

Apartment 1303 received largely negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some finding it mildly entertaining as a B-movie horror flick, while others were disappointed by its unoriginality and poor execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on predictable jump scares and a convoluted plot.
  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver genuine suspense.
  • Character development is minimal, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for the 2007 Japanese version of 'Apartment 1303' is not readily available. However, general audience sentiment for similar low-budget horror films often points to a mixed reception, with enjoyment often dependent on tolerance for genre tropes and production quality.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of a 1991 Japanese horror film of the same name, which was also directed by Ataru Oikawa and is part of the 'World Apartment Horror' series.

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