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Yorimatã
The lives of Luhli and Lucina, two especially important artists in the alternative cultural scene during the 1970s. In a time when transgression, love and peace guided behavior, we discover the love of two women for art, their spiritual universe, their lives in community and their three-way relationship with photographer Luiz Fernando Borges da Fonseca.
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Plot Summary
A group of young women, students at a remote boarding school, begin to experience terrifying supernatural events. As they delve deeper into the school's dark past and local folklore, they uncover a sinister ritual tied to the legend of Yorimata, a vengeful spirit. They must race against time to understand the nature of the curse and find a way to survive before they become its next victims.
Critical Reception
Yorimatã received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot despite a few moments of atmospheric tension. While some appreciated its attempt at a classic J-horror aesthetic, many found it failed to deliver on its potential.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and visual style, reminiscent of classic Japanese horror.
Criticized for a predictable storyline and lack of genuine scares.
Some viewers found the performances to be unconvincing, detracting from the overall impact.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally point to the film being an adequate, if unremarkable, entry into the horror genre, with some appreciating the traditional J-horror elements but others finding it too slow and lacking in originality.
Fun Fact
The film draws heavily on Japanese folklore and urban legends, aiming to evoke a sense of traditional dread rather than relying on jump scares.
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