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Kokkuri-san: Gekijô-ban
One morning, a high school girl, Eri Oshima's (Mariya Suzuki) mother, Tomoko, is glued to the TV news. Her eyes were glued to the news of a case in which a boy was found skeletonized. The next morning, Tomoko dies suddenly. Eri was greatly shocked by the sudden death. Later that day, a man came to visit Eri...
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Plot Summary
A group of high school students become entangled in a series of terrifying events after attempting to perform the Kokkuri-san ritual. As the spirits they summon begin to manifest with malicious intent, the students must uncover the dark secrets behind the curse to survive. The film follows their desperate struggle against an increasingly malevolent supernatural force.
Critical Reception
Kokkuri-san: Gekijô-ban received mixed to negative reviews, primarily criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on common horror tropes. While some viewers appreciated its attempts at atmospheric tension and a few jump scares, many found it to be a derivative entry in the J-horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies heavily on jump scares.
The plot is convoluted and difficult to follow.
Fails to deliver a truly frightening experience despite its premise.
Google audience: Audience reception for Kokkuri-san: Gekijô-ban is largely negative, with viewers frequently citing its uninspired storyline and underdeveloped characters. Many expressed disappointment with the film's predictable scares and a perceived lack of genuine horror.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the popular Japanese urban legend of Kokkuri-san, a divination ritual involving a coin and a Japanese fox spirit.
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