Foreboding
Foreboding

Foreboding

2017Movie140 minJapanese

Miyuki Asakawa tells her colleague Etsuko Yamagiwa that she has a ghost in her home. When Etsuko goes to Miyuki's home, there is only Miyuki's father there. Etsuko becomes worried about Miyuki's state of mind, and she takes Miyuki to the psychiatric hospital where her husband, Tatsuo, works. There, Miyuki receives a diagnosis that she lacks the concept of "family." Later, Etsuko tells Tatsuo that she is not comfortable with Dr. Jirō Makabe. Tatsuo introduced her to Dr. Makabe earlier at the hospital. Etsuko has a feeling of unease about her husband working with Dr. Makabe. One day, Etsuko hears Dr. Makabe state "I came to Earth to invade."

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Jake ScottGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman takes a job as a caregiver to a reclusive, elderly man in his remote, isolated home. As she settles into her new surroundings, strange occurrences and unsettling revelations begin to surface, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. She becomes increasingly suspicious of her employer and the secrets the house seems to hold.

Critical Reception

Foreboding received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Wasikowska's performance, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological elements and others finding the narrative unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and lead performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable and ultimately unsatisfying plot.
  • Some found the psychological thriller elements compelling, while others felt they were underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences were split on 'Foreboding,' with many appreciating the suspenseful tone and Mia Wasikowska's committed performance. However, a significant portion of viewers found the story to be slow-paced and the resolution disappointing, leading to a lukewarm overall reception.

Fun Fact

The remote, isolated setting of the house was crucial to the film's atmosphere, and the production team reportedly scouted numerous locations to find one that perfectly evoked the sense of isolation and foreboding.

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