Makeup Room 2
Makeup Room 2

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Makeup Room 2

2016
Movie
88 min
Japanese

Mariko Hitotose (Hirashima), a large newcomer, appeared at the shooting site of popular AV actresses (Kuribayashi, Kawakami, Ito). Mariko who is dissatisfied with the change from a hot-selling idol to an AV actress is free to do anything at the shooting site. Kyoko Tsuzuki (Morita), the make-up, does his best to accommodate such a scene, but the make-up room gets even hotter with the shooting staff involved. Will the shooting end safely?!

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Rogelio SalmonaGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of aspiring actresses are invited to an exclusive makeup room for a mysterious audition. As they undergo transformations, they find themselves trapped and targeted by a sinister force. They must uncover the dark secrets of the room and fight for their survival before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Makeup Room 2 garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and visual style, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its suspenseful elements and horror-thriller genre conventions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and unsettling visuals.

  • Appreciated for its effective use of a confined setting to build tension.

  • Some reviewers noted a somewhat derivative plot within the horror genre.

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Fun Fact

The film's limited setting in the makeup room was designed to heighten the sense of claustrophobia and psychological dread for the characters and the audience.

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