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Audition

1999, Movie, 1h 55min

In one of the most notorious horror films ever made, recent widower Shigeharu (Ryo Ishibashi) sets out to find a new wife by staging an “audition.” Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami (Eihi Shiina), a quiet, twenty-four-year-old woman who is immediately responsive to his charms. But soon things take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn’t who she seems. Director Takashi Miike’s international breakthrough employs delirious editing and shocking visuals as it twists and turns its way towards one of the most harrowing climaxes in cinema history.

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Reviews

Anders Korsgaard Pedersen

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Slow burner but with some highly interesting stuff in the end. Some scenes will haunt you forener. A japanese horror classic!

2 years ago

Michael Thomsen

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Nasty japansk horror, der i starten virker som et almindeligt romantisk drama, men det bliver den ikke ved med, hæhæ.....

4 years ago

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Audition is a Japanese psychological horror film directed by Takashi Miike. The movie follows Shigeharu Aoyama, a widower who seeks advice from his colleague Yasuhisa Yoshikawa on how to find a new wife. Yasuhisa suggests staging an audition for a fake film production, where Shigeharu can interview potential partners. Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami Yamazaki, a quiet and mysterious woman with a troubled past. However, things take a dark turn when Asami reveals her true nature and begins to torture Shigeharu both physically and emotionally. The film explores themes of obsession, loneliness, and the consequences of seeking love in unconventional ways. It is known for its eerie atmosphere, gruesome imagery, and unexpected plot twists that lead to a disturbing climax.

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Audition is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Audition include The Craft, The Devil's Advocate, Interview with the Vampire, 28 Days Later, The Crow, Beloved.