Yell
Yell

Yell

2020TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

NHK's 102nd morning drama depicts the life of a famous composer. Koyama Yuichi with his wife Oto. They meet each other through music and overcome hardships together. Yuichi composes songs that became "Yells" for people all over Japan in the Showa Era (1926-1989) in which radical changes were going on. 

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Jae-hoon ChoiGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by unsettling whispers and visions, believes she is losing her mind and seeks help from a psychiatrist. As her condition worsens, she uncovers a dark secret connected to a mysterious phone call and a series of disturbing events.

Critical Reception

Yell received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its underdeveloped plot and reliance on jump scares rather than genuine suspense. While some appreciated the attempt at a psychological horror, the execution was largely seen as falling short of its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on predictable horror tropes.
  • The central mystery fails to engage or deliver a satisfying resolution.
  • Performances are adequate but cannot salvage a weak script.

Google audience: Audience reception for Yell is largely negative, with viewers frequently citing a confusing narrative and a lack of originality as major drawbacks. Many found the film to be tedious and ultimately unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Yell,' is intended to evoke the primal scream of fear and the silent cries for help that are central themes in the narrative.

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