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Shimai renzoku reipu: Eguru!
An embittered young man who draws no physical pleasure from sex starts a club for his friends, luring young women into violent rape and torture by charming them over the Internet. Eventually the angry sister of one of the girls takes revenge.
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Plot Summary
A group of high school students discover a strange, abandoned house rumored to be haunted. As they explore, they uncover a dark secret connected to a series of horrific events. The house seems to hold a sinister influence, leading them into a terrifying descent into madness and violence. They soon realize that they may not be able to escape the horrors within.
Critical Reception
This early Kiyoshi Kurosawa film is considered a cult classic within the horror genre, appreciated for its raw, unsettling atmosphere and bleak tone. While not as polished as his later works, it showcases his developing style and ability to create psychological tension. Critical reception is generally positive among genre fans who value its independent spirit and disturbing narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its disturbing psychological horror and unsettling atmosphere.
Appreciated for its raw, independent filmmaking style and bleak narrative.
Noted for its early insights into Kiyoshi Kurosawa's directorial talent.
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Fun Fact
This film was made on a very low budget, typical of many independent Japanese horror productions of the era, allowing Kurosawa creative freedom.
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