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Nerawareta hôkago: Zekkyô!
This is a world of unprecedented aberration! A young woman screams in a park at night. Fresh blood spills out onto the hand of a man holding a knife.... It is the last day of school. Kishimoto jokingly tells Mariko that she should be careful with the newspaper of last night's murder in her hand and leaves. Yuri comes in, sees Kishimoto in the background, and says, “There was a murder last night. I tried to talk to him near the park where the murder took place, but he ignored me...” Yuri works as an accountant at the same school.
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Plot Summary
A group of students discover a mysterious tape recorder that, when played, causes the listener to commit suicide. As they delve deeper into its origins, they uncover a dark conspiracy involving a former student and a vengeful spirit. The students must find a way to break the curse before they become its next victims.
Critical Reception
Nerawareta hôkago: Zekkyô! received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its convoluted plot and dated special effects. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the unsettling premise. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the 1980s horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a unique horror concept but struggles with execution.
Special effects are considered primitive by modern standards.
Some viewers appreciated the suspenseful moments and overall creepiness.
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Fun Fact
The film's original Japanese title, 'Nerawareta hôkago: Zekkyô!', translates to 'Targeted After School: Scream!'.
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