Hanako of the Toilet: Hanako vs Yosuke
Hanako of the Toilet: Hanako vs Yosuke

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Hanako of the Toilet: Hanako vs Yosuke

2016
Movie
90 min
Japanese

Shizukune is an exorcist in training. She travels with her teacher Miyo. Rock band members Jo, Mika and Aki sneak in an abandoned school because of a bet. Shizukune arrives at the school to expel the evil there. She comes face to face with a dark spirit.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Yukihiro ShimataniGenres: Horror, Comedy, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A group of students finds themselves terrorized by the vengeful spirit of Hanako, a girl who died in the school restroom. As they try to appease her, they uncover dark secrets about the school and its history. The spectral entity seems particularly fixated on a student named Yosuke, leading to a chaotic and often humorous battle for survival.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its blend of humor and horror, and its unique take on the popular Hanako-san urban legend. However, some found the pacing uneven and the special effects to be occasionally unconvincing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its campy humor and creative reimagining of a classic ghost story.

  • Noted for its energetic performances and surprisingly effective jump scares.

  • Some viewers found the plot convoluted and the attempts at horror less successful than the comedic elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally favorable, with many appreciating the film's lighthearted approach to a typically scary legend. The dynamic between the main characters and Hanako's playful yet menacing presence were frequently highlighted as enjoyable aspects.

Fun Fact

The film draws inspiration from the widely known Japanese urban legend of 'Hanako-san of the Toilet', a spirit said to haunt school bathrooms.

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