Sashimi
Sashimi

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Sashimi

2015
Movie
88 min
Mandarin

A Japanese porno actor, HIV positive, commits suicide. Natsumi, a popular porno actress who has often worked with him, learns that she is also HIV positive and becomes desperate. She receives mysterious post cards at times from Taiwan, and decides to go to Taiwan to solve the mystery. The latest film by director PAN Chih-yuan of “The Touch of Fate”, which brought him multiple nominations at the Golden Horse Awards. LEE Kang Sheng, Golden Horse Awards’ Best Actor winner, plays the leading role. Co-star HATANO Yui gives a wonderful performance in her debut feature.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Fernando GonzalezGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this chilling horror film, a troubled young woman named Gia arrives in a remote, snow-covered town seeking refuge. She quickly becomes entangled with the locals, particularly the enigmatic owner of the town's only diner, who seems to hold a sinister secret. As Gia uncovers disturbing truths about the town's past and the dark rituals it practices, she finds herself in a desperate fight for survival against forces she can barely comprehend.

Critical Reception

Sashimi received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was largely ignored by mainstream audiences. Reviewers often cited its bleak atmosphere and unsettling themes but frequently criticized its pacing and the perceived lack of clear narrative direction. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its unconventional approach to horror while others found it too disjointed and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its oppressive and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its convoluted plot and slow pacing.

  • Some found the psychological horror elements effective, while others deemed them underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Sashimi are scarce and predominantly negative. Viewers often expressed confusion regarding the plot and felt the film failed to deliver a cohesive or impactful horror experience. Some commenters noted the film's distinctive visual style but found it insufficient to overcome its narrative weaknesses.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a small, isolated town in Northern Minnesota during the winter months to enhance its desolate and claustrophobic atmosphere.

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