Yumekuri
Yumekuri

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Yumekuri

2012
Movie
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Japanese

Yukami Makoto is a high school boy whose hobby is visiting hot springs. His 100th hot spring visit is at Miyama-kan, an inn run by four poster girls: Tokura, Akino, Tsutsuji and Mitomo. There, Makoto spies Yuri, a goddess of the hot springs, and unexpectedly usurps her powers. Makoto ends up working at the inn.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Kôji KoshimotoGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman is haunted by disturbing visions and unsettling dreams after moving into a new apartment. As her reality blurs with nightmares, she begins to uncover a dark and tragic history connected to the building. The protagonist must confront the disturbing truths to escape the psychological torment that threatens to consume her.

Critical Reception

Yumekuri received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its confusing narrative and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt at psychological horror and atmospheric tension, many found the film to be ultimately unsatisfying and poorly executed. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers drawn to its unsettling themes and others put off by its pacing and ambiguity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling premise.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that fails to deliver a cohesive narrative.

  • Commented on the lack of character development, making it difficult to connect with the protagonist's plight.

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Fun Fact

The film is known for its intensely psychological and ambiguous narrative, which left many viewers divided on its meaning and impact.

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