Eerie: Invisible Face
Seiji Hirokawa works as a university professor. One day, his sick wife dies. Several days later, the intercom bell rings at his home and he sees a strange woman's face on the intercom screen. The woman asks "Is your wife at home?" Seiji Hirokawa opens the front door, but nobody is there. The president of the university where Seiji Hirokawa works suddenly dies. An election to select his replacement takes place. The election even involves the students and Seiji Hirokawa also participates. The professors are cautious with each other and a mysterious document spreads across the university. Meanwhile, Seiji Hirokawa carries guilt over his past behavior. Before his wife passed away, he had an affair with his sister-in-law Rei Mizushima. She works as an instructor at the same university. An unidentified body is found nearby at a garbage dump
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Plot Summary
At an all-girls Catholic boarding school, a newly appointed guidance counselor, Pat Consolacion, tries to help a troubled student named Erika. However, the school is shrouded in dark secrets and haunted by the ghost of a former student who died mysteriously. As Pat delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a disturbing history of abuse and cover-ups, making her question the true nature of the school and its inhabitants.
Critical Reception
Eerie: Invisible Face received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its atmospheric horror, strong performances, particularly from Charo Santos-Concio and Bea Alonzo, and its effective suspense. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or convoluted in its later stages, with certain aspects of the narrative not fully realized.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.
- Noted for strong performances from its lead actresses.
- Some critics felt the story became convoluted towards the end.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's ability to create a sense of dread and its well-executed horror sequences. Many viewers appreciated the performances and the film's attempt to tackle mature themes within the horror genre, though some found the pacing a bit slow at times.
Fun Fact
The film marks the acting return of Charo Santos-Concio, a highly respected media executive and former President of ABS-CBN Corporation, in a prominent role.
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