Condo
Condo

Condo

2008Movie80 minTagalog

The story evolves around Benjie (Coco Martin), a young security guard who, having lost her girlfriend from another man, has also lost his sense of being. Without a family to lean on, he requests to the building administration to let him stay in guard's quarters of the new condo he was assigned at. The building and the whole new universe of strangers who don't really care about him has become Benjie's refuge. He only cares about his job even if it's only the same old tiring routine. But the perfect and lonely world for him turned out as a contrary when a mysterious intruder and a phone call from an empty unit begin taunting him.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Masayuki OchiaiGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of individuals begins to experience disturbing supernatural events after moving into a new condominium complex. As the hauntings intensify, they uncover a dark history connected to the building itself, suggesting a malevolent entity is responsible. They must confront this terrifying presence to survive and escape the cursed residence.

Critical Reception

Condo (also known as "Kurosagi", "The Black Rat") received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot elements and underdeveloped scares. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded J-horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on familiar J-horror tropes without adding much originality.
  • Some viewers found the atmosphere effective, but the scares were often predictable.
  • The plot, while aiming for mystery, became convoluted for some audience members.

Google audience: Audience reception for Condo is largely unavailable due to limited release and general obscurity. Where reviews exist, they often mirror critical sentiment, with some finding the horror elements weak and the story difficult to follow.

Fun Fact

The film is also known internationally by the title "Kurosagi", which translates to "The Black Rat", a reference that is not immediately obvious from the plot itself.

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