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The Cursed Wife. Uncontrollable Lust. Kana Morisawa
Eri, who has been married for three years, is spending boring days with her husband who is busy with work. One day, Eri is reunited with her old male friend Inoue, triggered by her friend Hitomi. Inoue tries to approach Eri with her feelings for Eri, which he was unable to convey due to circumstances, and Eri's jealousy towards her husband, but...
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Plot Summary
A newlywed couple's happiness turns to terror when the wife begins to experience uncontrollable, violent urges and disturbing hallucinations. As her behavior escalates, her husband desperately searches for the cause, uncovering a dark secret connected to her past. The couple finds themselves trapped in a terrifying psychological battle against an unseen force that threatens to consume them both.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its confusing narrative and reliance on shock value over substance. However, it garnered a niche following among fans of psychological horror for its unsettling atmosphere and graphic content.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its disturbing atmosphere and psychological tension.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Noted for its graphic and intense horror sequences.
Google audience: Audience reviews are largely divided, with some appreciating the film's intense horror and disturbing themes, while others found the plot difficult to follow and the execution lacking.
Fun Fact
Director Kana Morisawa has stated that the film was inspired by classic psychological thrillers that focus on the breakdown of relationships under extreme duress.
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