Kokkuri-san: Gekijoban Shin Toshi Densetsu

A group of high school students becomes entangled in a dangerous urban legend surrounding Kokkuri-san, a supernatural entity invoked through a coin and chopsticks. As they experiment with the ritual, they unleash a vengeful spirit that begins to torment them. They must find a way to appease or banish the spirit before it claims their lives one by one, uncovering dark secrets along the way.

The film received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its predictable plot, reliance on jump scares, and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the atmosphere and the effective use of the urban legend, most reviews pointed to a formulaic execution of the horror genre.

• Relies heavily on standard horror tropes and jump scares.

• The urban legend premise is not fully explored or utilized effectively.

• Lacks originality and depth in its storytelling and character development.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce and generally indicate that it falls short of expectations for a modern horror film, often being described as a forgettable entry in the genre.

The film is based on the popular Japanese urban legend of 'Kokkuri-san', which has been a subject of numerous other films, manga, and anime.