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7.1
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peter1024
anderskorsgaard
Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 8

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

1 year ago
kim477
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michaelthomsen
Michael Thomsen
rated 8

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

4 years ago

Cast & Crew

Takashi Miike
Director
Ken Mitsuishi
As Director
Renji Ishibashi
As Mr Shimada
Ren Osugi
As Shibata
Kanji Tsuda
As Bartender
Jun Kunimura
As Yasuhisa Yoshikawa
Fumiyo Kohinata
As TV Station Presenter

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