Distorted
Distorted

Distorted

2018Movie90 minEnglish

A married couple suspect that the 'smart apartments' in their high tech residence are being used by its owner for sinister reasons.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Shoutarou KobayashiGenres: Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by a traumatic past, moves into a new apartment complex seeking peace. However, she soon discovers that the building harbors a dark secret, as residents begin to disappear and strange occurrences plague her new home. As her grip on reality loosens, she must confront the terrifying truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Distorted received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and effective scares, while others found its plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the psychological horror elements and others criticizing the pacing and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
  • Criticized for a confusing narrative and lack of character development.
  • Some viewers found the horror elements genuinely frightening.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a real, partially abandoned apartment building in Japan to enhance its eerie atmosphere.

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2 reviews
Dean

Dean

I decided to watch this movie because of great actors inside (Brendan Fletcher, John Cusack & Christina Ricci), however movie was really bad with cheesy CGI and everything seemed cheesy and felt like a low budget crap movie. Sorry, but can'...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend. SEIZURE WARNING: Movie contains more than one scene of intense flashes. Honestly made me nauseated. Christina Ricci greatly carries this movie, and they certainly needed a st...