Cult

I really love good J-horror movies. It gives a claustrophobic sense, like where ever you go whatever you do you surely can't escape. The world is so big but becomes so small at the same time. I love that they don't depend so much in special effects. But this is not the case.

It is not a bad movie. It just leaves you indifferent. There are three actresses who take part in a reality – documentary exorcism. So there are cameras all around the house and you are seeing things as they really happen. I am getting really tired of the reality – "real" story type of movie!

In overall as I said the movie isn't bad. It is perhaps one of the best of its kind. You will have fun watching it, it is really entertaining!

I have no idea what the hell I watched but stuff was entertaining as hell. 10/10 no cap. Neo carried the movie though. Also I'm just tryna get the 150 character cap so I can post this. I gotta appreciate the work put into this.

Three young actresses are hired to help a documentarian film an exorcism at the house of a young girl and her mother. Cameras are set up everywhere as the supernatural events start to unfold.

Numerous exorcists are brought in to help but the problem only seems to get worse as everyone is drawn into a nightmare of demons and curses.

This Japanese found footage entry is a refreshing take on the sub-genre as some original elements are introduced that take a different direction from the Paranormal Activity franchise. There is a bit of humour injected into some of the characters which makes the experience a bit more enjoyable.

Some of the effects are a bit hokey but others are original and creepy and atmospheric. There are enough twists and turns to keep the viewer's attention as the tension escalates.

The three girls get a little annoying at times but do a passable job in their roles and some of the secondary characters really stand out.

All in all an interesting and refreshing Cult movie from Japan.

To be frank, the movie was a lot of fun and I quite enjoyed it. However several aspects were so terrible that it warranted a review on my part.

The three actresses were extremely annoying and their behaviour was childish to say the least. They were squealing and shrieking like 5 year old girls at the smallest excuse. Nobody screams that much and their acting was lousy.

What also struck me as unrealistic was the fact that the company was forcing them to risk their lives and go into a haunted house, even when they were extremely uncomfortable with the idea. And the actresses themselves were totally cool with it. I don't know if this is common in Japan or an incongruity in the script. But in a free world, forcing a trio of young women into extreme danger against their will is a criminal offense. However this fact was glossed over.

Even when one of the women wanted to quit, the other two were behaving as if they couldn't believe that somebody can just refuse to be part of such a dangerous business. They kept repeating "It's your job, you have to do it, you can't just quit". And later her boss scolds her for stepping out.

The black tendrils were very laughable, flat and unrealistic. They screamed fake, computer graphics. That and the incessant screaming ruined the illusion of the movie for me. The director could have easily used some practical effects and it would have been much more realistic.

Now the good part. The acting of the exorcist and his master was excellent. The Neo character too was fairly good. The small possessed girl was sufficiently creepy. The plot and pacing kept me engaged and entertained. I didn't care for the ending as it was a bit abrupt and left the viewer hanging.

Overall, worth a one-time watch.

1. This film has no Gore. If you are into that skip it.

2. I enjoy the understated nature of this film. Some argue that is a weak argument for poor writing. I disagree.

3. I have seen so many horror films it is difficult to scare me. I watch these films to see the story unfold. So I can't speak to how scary it is.

4. I enjoyed the interaction between the actors especially the guy who shows up mid movie. His indifferent behavior and rudeness kind of reminded me of a manga character. In a good way.

5. I thought the way the spirit was portrayed was both bizarre and strange and seemed realistic to me. If you actually met an evil spirit I mean really met one it could look like that. You don't know.

6. I disliked the strange faces in the beginning they looked like stock image.

7. I disliked that they never really explain Ed why the girls were taking on such a strange job. Maybe i missed it. Or maybe they were just broke needed the money and didn't ask.

8. It left a number of unanswered questions at the end. I wasn't sure if that was a deliberate cliff hanger and there is to be a sequel or not but I wanted a more solid end. But based on my theories about the male character it could make sense.

All in all I think you should watch it if you like found footage style films, don't need blood in your horror, and aren't annoyed with not full closure endings. I can't compare it to Noroi because that is a different movie on a different level. I also think his films get lower reviews because everyone compares it to Noroi and you shouldn't do that I mean that's like comparing two different kids.