Raihô-sha X: Chijo yûgi
Raihô-sha X: Chijo yûgi

Raihô-sha X: Chijo yûgi

2017Movie71 minJapanese

Keisuke is an educational critic and Atsushi tours downtown and rescues children who have problems. He has been famous as "Watching Teacher". Atsushi is delighted with his wife, Chikako's pregnancy report. Late at night, they believe in the doctor's words that they are fine if they can do it, and they gently love each other. It is reported that Chikako's father has been hospitalized, and Chikako returns home in a hurry. Atsushi remained. When she got home, there was a young woman, Kasumi, squatting in front of the door. She seemed to visit a former resident of the room. However, she tries to return. Kasumi went to Tokyo and had no other acquaintance and refused to contact his parents. His willingness to help her loses her sweet temptation. Atsushi, who hates himself for betraying his wife, tries to introduce a psychologist, Toda, who led him to this path, but Kasumi refused and she left. Before relieving Atsushi, a woman wearing a monk, Saki, came to visit this time.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Naoki KiriGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends embark on a camping trip, unaware that they are venturing into a region plagued by a local urban legend of a vengeful spirit. As strange occurrences begin to plague their trip, they realize the legend might be terrifyingly real. They must fight for survival as the entity hunts them one by one.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and uninspired scares, though some acknowledged its atmospheric elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver effective scares despite its horror premise.
  • Relies too heavily on common horror tropes without offering anything new.
  • The plot is considered by many to be formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest disappointment with the film's execution and lack of originality in its horror elements.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a larger anthology series, often featuring supernatural or horror-themed short films.

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