Screaming Class
Screaming Class

Screaming Class

2013Movie77 minJapanese

Kana is an ordinary high school student. One day, her photo is selected for a magazine and, because of this, Kana receives attention from popular student attention Rio. The attention though is not the kind Kana wanted. Kana is bullied by Rio and her friends. A rumor exists that a ghost exists in the old school building. The ghost is able to grant someone's wish, but that person will lose something important to them. The ghost is a former student named Yomi, who died in an accident 12 years ago. Kana decides to go see the ghost. The next day, Kana is a member of Rio's group, but Kana's friend Erika is now bullied. More tragedy awaits …

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Yung-Chien LinGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of college students discovers that their dormitory has a dark secret. Strange occurrences and terrifying visions plague them as they delve into the building's past, uncovering a tragic history and a vengeful spirit. They must confront the supernatural entity before it claims them all.

Critical Reception

Screaming Class received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its derivative plot and uninspired scares. While some appreciated its attempt to blend traditional ghost stories with a modern setting, the film ultimately failed to deliver a truly frightening or original horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on jump scares and familiar horror tropes.
  • Lacks originality and depth in its storytelling.
  • The atmosphere and suspense could have been more effectively utilized.

Google audience: Audience reception for Screaming Class is largely unavailable through public Google reviews. Initial reactions suggest that viewers found the film to be a standard, unremarkable horror entry.

Fun Fact

The film is set in a Taiwanese university dormitory, drawing upon local folklore and urban legends to create its unsettling atmosphere.

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