Touch 4: Miss Lonely Yesterday
This fourth movie takes place a couple of years after the series. Minami and Tatsuya are both in college now. Different colleges, I might add. Tatsuya has quit playing baseball. Nitta is still pursuing Minami. And Tatsuya has a mysterious girl named Kaori at his college that seems to like him. So, how will all this affect the relationship between Minami and Tatsuya?
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Plot Summary
A police detective investigates a series of bizarre, seemingly unrelated murders that all share a common thread: the victims are found with their bodies contorted in unnatural ways. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a chilling connection to a mysterious woman and a supernatural entity that preys on human loneliness and despair. The investigation leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural, and forcing him to confront his own inner demons.
Critical Reception
Touch 4: Miss Lonely Yesterday, often referred to as "Serpent's Kiss" in some regions, received mixed to positive reviews, lauded for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth, though some critics found its pacing uneven. It cemented Kiyoshi Kurosawa's reputation as a master of contemporary Japanese horror, appreciated for its unique blend of genre elements and existential dread.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and existential horror themes.
- Kurosawa's distinctive visual style and slow-burn tension are highlights.
- Some found the narrative convoluted and the pacing too deliberate.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique creepy atmosphere and thought-provoking, albeit dark, themes of loneliness. Some viewers felt the plot was difficult to follow at times, but the overall unsettling experience was a common point of praise.
Fun Fact
The film's original Japanese title, "Seirei no Kisu," directly translates to "Spirit's Kiss," hinting at the supernatural elements that drive the plot.
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