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Closet
In Tokyo, lonely patrons pay to sleep ("soine") with someone. Massage, cuddle, sleep… for comfort and nothing more than the warm embrace of another. Tasuku, a young man fresh out of a relationship, starts a new job as one of the cuddlers. He's nervous and reticent, but soon finds himself with a procession of clients, male as well as female. In his unique position as their companion, he finds himself privy to the true selves they keep closeted. Tender performance and contemplative writing elevate an exploration of the human need for comfort and tenderness, while learning to be true to oneself.
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Plot Summary
When a dysfunctional family inherits a remote, dilapidated house, they discover a hidden closet that seems to be the source of growing paranoia and terrifying hallucinations. As the family members turn on each other, they must confront the malevolent presence within the closet before it consumes them entirely.
Critical Reception
Closet received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and psychological horror elements, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. The film struggled to distinguish itself in the crowded horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for attempting to build suspense and deliver psychological scares.
Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.
Seen by some as an earnest but ultimately forgettable horror entry.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Closet' appears to be largely unimpressive, with viewers often citing a lack of originality and poor pacing as major drawbacks. Some appreciated the concept but felt the execution fell short of its potential.
Fun Fact
The film was largely shot in a single, isolated location to enhance the claustrophobic atmosphere, with much of the cast and crew living on-site during production.
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