The Suicide Club
The Suicide Club

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The Suicide Club

2007
Movie
100 min
English

What should you do if you are young, handsome but your life is terribly boring? Of course to die! Who can help you? Of course, two your best friends. But what if assisted suicide becomes an original way to earn? When a business plan comes to mind to the three adventurers they are no longer up to the death!

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Tetsuya NakashimaGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of bizarre suicides that appear to be linked to a mysterious phone call. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing connection between the victims and a peculiar organization. The investigation leads him down a dark path of societal despair and the allure of a final, collective act.

Critical Reception

The Suicide Club received a mixed to positive reception from critics, often praised for its unique and disturbing premise, stylish direction, and thought-provoking themes. However, some found its narrative convoluted and its shock value to be gratuitous at times. Audiences were similarly divided, with many appreciating its unconventional approach and dark social commentary, while others were put off by its bleakness and graphic content.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and unsettling concept of collective suicide.

  • Noted for its stylish and often disturbing visual presentation.

  • Criticized by some for a narrative that can be difficult to follow and excessively shocking.

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Fun Fact

The film's director, Tetsuya Nakashima, is known for his distinctive visual style and often explores dark or unconventional themes in his work, which is evident in 'The Suicide Club' and later films like 'Confessions'.

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