Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman
Legend holds that 30 years ago, a suburban town was terrorized by the spirit of a woman whose horrid face had been grotesquely disfigured. Roaming the streets wearing a long coat and carrying large scissors, the spirit would approach her young victims and, while removing the mask, ask if she was pretty. The victim’s response would almost always lead to their violent death.
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Plot Summary
A group of students begins to investigate the urban legend of Kuchisake-onna, the 'Slit-Mouthed Woman', a vengeful spirit who is said to ask children if they find her beautiful before attacking them. As their research progresses, they discover that the legend might be more real than they imagined, and they become targets of the terrifying entity. The film follows their desperate attempts to uncover the truth and survive the supernatural horror.
Critical Reception
Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman received mixed reviews, with many critics acknowledging its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, but lamenting its sometimes predictable plot and inconsistent pacing. Audience reactions were also divided, with some praising its faithfulness to the J-horror tradition and the chilling portrayal of the central myth, while others found it lacking originality.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its creepy atmosphere and effective scares.
- Criticized for a formulaic narrative and pacing issues.
- The chilling depiction of the urban legend is a highlight for many viewers.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the popular Japanese urban legend of Kuchisake-onna, which has been the subject of several films and stories in Japan.
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