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Broadcast Dekinai Forbidden Spirit Video
A collection of psychic videos that collects broadcast-prohibited levels. "Housewife who couldn't protect" who caught the boy spirit reflected behind the housewife who is abnormally sensitive to environmental problems, "Recovery" who was surprised at the appearance of the famous urban legend, Tonka Rat N, etc.
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Plot Summary
This installment of the "Forbidden Spirit Video" series delves into the terrifying world of cursed media. A group of individuals encounters a mysterious video tape that, once watched, unleashes a vengeful spirit upon them. As the curse tightens its grip, they must race against time to uncover the origin of the haunting and find a way to break its malevolent hold before it consumes them entirely.
Critical Reception
As a direct-to-video horror release with minimal promotional efforts, "Broadcast Dekinai Forbidden Spirit Video" received very limited critical attention. Audience reception is generally divided, with some appreciating its low-budget, V-cinema style horror, while others find its narrative and execution lacking compared to more polished productions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by some for its unsettling atmosphere and creature design.
Criticized for a predictable plot and subpar acting.
Viewers often note the film's reliance on jump scares and gore.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce due to the film's niche distribution. Where available, viewers tend to express mixed feelings, with some enjoying the raw, low-budget horror elements and others finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
This film is part of a longer-running Japanese V-cinema horror series, with each installment often featuring standalone stories within the "Forbidden Spirit Video" or similar cursed media themes.
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