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Oshikiri
Oshikiri is a loner who has bad memories of his childhood and his grandfather, a brilliant scientist. He returns to his grandfather's mansion to try to remember what really happened to him. He finds a portal to a parallel universe, which his grandfather had originally discovered. From this portal comes his doppelganger dressed in a cloak and gas mask, who kills his fellow students with an ancient axe.
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Plot Summary
A young student, Oshikiri, is plagued by recurring nightmares and unsettling visions after a friend goes missing. As he delves deeper into the mystery surrounding his friend's disappearance, he uncovers a dark secret connected to a malevolent entity and a series of bizarre events. The film follows Oshikiri's descent into madness as the lines between reality and nightmare blur.
Critical Reception
Oshikiri is a cult horror film that gained a following for its atmospheric dread and surreal, unsettling imagery. While not a mainstream hit, it is often praised by fans of psychological and J-horror for its unique approach to fear and its disturbing narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and disturbing atmosphere.
Noted for its surreal and nightmarish visuals.
Appreciated by fans of experimental J-horror.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a story by renowned horror writer and filmmaker Junji Ito.
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