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Howling Village

Original title: Inunaki mura
  • 2019
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
1.6K
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Howling Village (2019)
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After her brother goes missing, a young psychologist visits an infamous haunted and cursed location known as 'Howling Village' to investigate his disappearance and uncover her family's dark ... Read allAfter her brother goes missing, a young psychologist visits an infamous haunted and cursed location known as 'Howling Village' to investigate his disappearance and uncover her family's dark history.After her brother goes missing, a young psychologist visits an infamous haunted and cursed location known as 'Howling Village' to investigate his disappearance and uncover her family's dark history.

  • Director
    • Takashi Shimizu
  • Writers
    • Daisuke Hosaka
    • Takashi Shimizu
  • Stars
    • Ayaka Miyoshi
    • Ryôta Bandô
    • Tsuyoshi Furukawa
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Takashi Shimizu
    • Writers
      • Daisuke Hosaka
      • Takashi Shimizu
    • Stars
      • Ayaka Miyoshi
      • Ryôta Bandô
      • Tsuyoshi Furukawa
    • 24User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ayaka Miyoshi
    Ayaka Miyoshi
    • Kanata Morita
    Ryôta Bandô
    • Yuma Morita
    Tsuyoshi Furukawa
    • Kenji Narimiya
    Renji Ishibashi
    Renji Ishibashi
    • Hayato Nakamura
    Takamasa Suga
    • Keisuke
    Hina Miyano
    • Maya Kagoi
    Megumi Okina
    Megumi Okina
    • Yuko-kun
    Reiko Takashima
    • Ayano Morita
    Rinka Ôtani
    • Akina Nishida
    Masanobu Takashima
    Masanobu Takashima
    • Akira Morita
    Minori Terada
    • Yamanobe
    Akira Sasamoto
    • Ryotaro
    Ken Tanaka
    Kizuki
    • Director
      • Takashi Shimizu
    • Writers
      • Daisuke Hosaka
      • Takashi Shimizu
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    User reviews24

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    6iamdibsswag

    Good horror movie

    I was expecting a lot of this movie. But had to be disappointed since the opening scene of the story. I'm a little confused,that this is a movie about ghosts or zombies? For the character 'Akina'(opening scene) I think she is good at acting. She Making feel haunted and terrified with her ,even when the scene is in the daytime.

    The element of the film that I am impressed with are color-design Creating an atmosphere and haunting background music (song like the nursery-rhyme).

    But for the story part . Although it didn't confuse me. But it make me frustrate. Seems to be trying to bring the issues together too forcefully .I don't understand- 'Why did the movie have to include this part?' I think in some parts it doesn't look scary. But out of the story.
    5pansy-59891

    Not the worst. Not the best.

    Easy to understand. I'm not sure what all the other reviews were talking about in that regard. The story line was interesting, but overall it wasn't the most exciting movie. I didn't find it so much a horror as more a thriller. Overall i did enjoy the movie slightly, and I'm not mad I watched it, but if you're looking for something scary this really isn't the watch for you. The characters weren't stupid per say, but there was some moments where I wanted to yell at them.
    4PedroPires90

    Not enough

    This is a weak film. Starts really well but then just becomes uninteresting with too much non-convincing drama, too much talk, very predictable scares/deaths and lack of connection between scenes.

    What's worst here is that I can feel that this story could have been a great film, as everything about the village is really creepy.
    8mohammadirfan274

    Good horror with just few visual flaws...

    Not as bad as alot of people say. There were alot of scary moments which give you great goosebumps but visually it was weak. It could have been more scarier visually. Overall good horror flick comparing to the modern horror releases. Give it a try!!
    4yusufpiskin

    Not Bad, But...

    As someone who views paranormal events, religions, and conspiracy theories as mere quackery, I am an avid follower of paranormal channels on YouTube-because they are simply hilarious.

    In Japan, there isn't a single paranormal-themed channel that hasn't talked about the location featured in this film. It's incredibly popular-even curious Westerners spend a fortune traveling to this place just to shoot videos titled "I Saw a Ghost" or "I Spent a Night Here"...

    Now, as for the movie-despite their ability to craft scripts that constantly breathe new life into the horror genre, the Japanese still haven't managed to improve their technical execution. The cinematography is so bad that it completely pulls you out of the film.

    Other than that, it's a below-average effort-nothing more than a casual diversion for genre enthusiasts with time to spare.

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    • Trivia
      Reunites Megumi Okina with director Takashi Shimizu, who previously worked together on Ju-on: The Grudge (2002).
    • Connections
      Followed by Suicide Forest Village (2021)

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Ngôi Làng Tử Khí
    • Production companies
      • Booster Project
      • KDDI Corporation
      • Lonesome Bear
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,394,556
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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