Video Clip
Video Clip

Movie spotlight

Video Clip

2007
Movie
78 min
Thai

These days, this story could happen to any easily influenced teenager. It's actually based on a true event in Thailand a high school student who commit suicide after an home made video recorded on her cell phone was released.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Toru OtakeGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of high school friends stumble upon a mysterious video tape that leads them down a path of escalating terror and bizarre supernatural events. As they try to understand the tape's origins and effects, they find themselves targeted by unseen forces. The friends must confront their deepest fears and unravel the mystery before they all succumb to the video's deadly curse.

Critical Reception

Video Clip (Kippu) is a lesser-known Japanese horror-comedy that garnered a niche following for its unique blend of humor and unsettling scares. While not a mainstream hit, it received praise for its creative premise and willingness to experiment with genre conventions, though some critics found its pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky sense of humor and dark, unsettling atmosphere.

  • Appreciated for its creative and unconventional approach to horror tropes.

  • Criticized by some for its sometimes disjointed narrative and less polished effects.

Google audience: Audience reception for Video Clip is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews. However, where reviews exist, they often highlight the film's strange, cult-like appeal and its distinctive Japanese horror sensibility.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its director, Toru Otake, who is a member of the popular Japanese comedy duo "Beat Takeshi no". He directed and starred in the film, bringing his unique comedic timing to the horror elements.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Video Clip is a Thai film inspired by a real-life tragedy, exploring the dark side of mobile technology and the consequences of sharing personal content without boundaries. While the story is relevant and the message clear, its execution—es...