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FangoFan 11-18-2003 11:56 PM

A Japanese Horror Flick
 
Their is a movie I've read about in Fangoria and have wanted to see but never have.

I haven't been able to find it.

It's a Japanese horror flick I believe and it's called The Audition

Fangoria reviewed the DVD, they said it was slow untill the very disturbing end.

If anyone knows of this film inform me if it's worth it or not.
(No Spoilers, though)

dmihatmttl 11-19-2003 08:39 AM

AUDITION
 
Yes! You *must* check this one out, FangoFan!

It can be slow at times, but stick with it. It's one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen, and the last 30 minutes are so are some of the most brutal images I have ever seen on film.


Great one. Definitely one of my favorites from Japan.



J.N.
http://members.tripod.com/~NEWMANATOR/index.html

FangoFan 11-19-2003 08:41 AM

Thanks for the insight I' ll check it out for sure.

mictlan 11-19-2003 09:17 AM

I second that, Audition is a must-see. Truly disturbing. Supposedly when it's shown in a theater about half the audience leaves during the last ten minutes.

Takashi Miike made another film called Ichi the Killer that is also really great. It's not horror but is really gruesome, rooms full of body parts and that sort of thing.

cheebacheeba 11-24-2003 07:01 PM

while on the topic
 
JUST HAD TO MENTION ANOTHER ASIAN FILM, THIS ONE DIRECTED BY SAMMO HUNG, IN HIS PRE-SHITTY DAYTIME TV SHOW CAREER, IT WAS CALLED "MISTER VAMPIRE"....IT'S THE FUNNIEST HORROR-COMEDY I'VE EVER SEEN, AND ALSO HAS STUNT COREOGRAPHY THATS WAY IMPRESSIVE EVEN BY TODAYS STANDARDS, AND I THINK IT'S LIKE ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD....ANOTHER REALLY GOOD ONE (JUST ACTION, NOT HORROR) IS CALLED "PEKING OPERA BLUES", AND IT JUST ROCKED, BABY!
AM i ALONE HERE? OR HAS ANYONE ACTUALLY SEEN EITHER OF THESE TWO GREAT FILMS??? LET ME KNOW WHAT U THINK OF 'EM, AND IF U HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OF SIMILAR FILMS, LET ME KNOW...:p

mictlan 11-24-2003 07:17 PM

I saw Mr. Vampire 4. I agree, it was funny, good kung-fu choreography, and the vampires were... different.

Chinese vampire movies are noted for featuring vampires that hop around instead of walk. They can be stopped or controlled by putting spells in the form of Taoist scrolls on their foreheads.

Can anyone recommend any other Chinese vampire films?

cheebacheeba 11-24-2003 07:23 PM

4?!?
 
wha....!?!?!?!?
there was a mister vampire 4?
I didn't even know there was a sequel at all!!
Also, if anyone has any idea where to get dvd asian action or horror films, preferably with english subtitles available, please let me know..

Signs515 12-28-2003 04:44 PM

Audition
 
I have heard many horror fans say this is a must see movie and has one of the most horrifying last 30 minutes ever. The question is would it be worth the money to buy it because I know that's the only way I will ever get to see it (it's even hard to find buying it, any suggestions?). I'm also not to keen on subtitles, does it take away from the movie at all? Opinions wanted :) ..........

Sam The Egg 12-28-2003 04:48 PM

It's a great movie, and the less you know about what happens the better. The subtitles don't take anything away, just watch it. I know Blockbuster carries it, so you could rent it.

Bub 12-28-2003 05:15 PM

A very good movie, it wont scare you as much as it will disturb you.
Then you will be scared at how disturbed you are :eek:

Not for the faint hearted and I know that sounds out of place here but for once it is true.
A true horror film for a change, not as in wow dude horror is cool but as in wow dude I'm a sick puppy, I have to watch that again, but in a while.

One of the joys of being English is that this was on the TV, I got myself a copy instantly.
Go get it, fantastic stuff.

Bub

dmihatmttl 12-28-2003 05:59 PM

AUDITION
 
Agreed. Hell of a movie. Some of the most brutal filmmaking I've ever seen. AUDITION's definitely one of my favorite Asian horror flicks. Genuinely disturbing, in ways that *very* few horror movies -- even the great ones coming out of Japan lately -- are these days.

Highly, highly recommended. This movie will fuck your brain.



James N.
http://members.tripod.com/~NEWMANATOR/index.html

Shinobu Kasagi 12-28-2003 08:00 PM

the beggining part was kinda boring but the last half hour was good

Dr.Kelvinstein 12-28-2003 08:27 PM

It's shown a lot on IFC--so maybe you could record it and save some money. I don't know if it's shown this month, but I'm sure they'll stick it back into rotation soner or later. They usually do.

kali 01-20-2004 06:30 PM

I found the first half quite slow but the second half more than makes up for it. Probably the only time I've been in a packed theatre where a syncronised gasp and recoil has taken place.

avenger00soul 01-20-2004 08:09 PM

The sack......need I say more.

Signs515 01-21-2004 05:50 PM

Since I don't really want to start a new thread just to ask this question I'll just ask it here. I've haven't seen many movies from asia but I've heard Battle Royale is quite good, could anyone give me a short review of the movie?

Sam The Egg 01-21-2004 05:54 PM

Kids forced to kill each other, awesomeness ensues, Kiriyama is the shit, so's Kitano, credits.

komi 01-22-2004 02:25 AM

great horror movie from east

Supercool 01-22-2004 11:24 AM

Both Audition and Battle Royale are great pieces of cinema. Like was said before, the less you know about Audition before you see it, the better. But, basically it will lull you into a false sense of security before presenting you with an onslaught of unsettling imagery. Check out other Miike Takashi (the director of Audition, who pumps out at least 3 films every year) films if you want to see some glorious Asian movies, which often defy genre, aswell as the senses. Battle Royale is simply one of the best movies ever, and everyone should own a copy of it. Kids thrown together on an island, given a weapon each, and told to kill each other. And the evil transfer student is a manga villain braught to life on the screen :o

Leslie Daher 02-13-2004 09:59 AM

Audition?
 
i was just reading another thread and heard about "audition" for the first time. what's this movie all about? can i get some reviews, please, and let me know where i can find this movie...thanks! :)

mictlan 02-13-2004 10:08 AM

Gulp. Audition is the movie that will make you wary of first dates with people who might have issues or funny scars.

It's a little bit Blue Velvet, a little bit Play Misty for me, a little bit Misery... great, distubing, grueling.

It's a must see, if you have a strong stomach.

Dreaming Girl 02-13-2004 11:08 AM

Audition is basically a romantic drama of sorts that quickly dissolves into a surreal nightmare. The style is VERY David Lynch. I think it's a wonderful movie, and one of the few truly "disturbing" movies I've ever seen. It's readily available to rent from various stores in my town, so it shouldn't be TOO difficult to track down... I highly recommend it.

Machine King 02-13-2004 01:39 PM

I really enjoyed it, the movie is basically about a guy who spends most of his time searching for love/sex. If you want to buy the movie try b-movie.com. It has a bunch of Japanese horror movies, but the service isnt all that great.

ShankS 02-13-2004 11:07 PM

Re: Audition?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Leslie Daher
and let me know where i can find this movie...thanks! :)
amazon have it in stock atm

:)

Hate_Breeder 09-03-2004 10:46 PM

Audition?
 
Should i or should i not watch it?

Hate_Breeder 09-03-2004 11:00 PM

Comeon i know someones seen it..

Sam The Egg 09-04-2004 01:42 PM

watch it

feral cat 09-04-2004 02:11 PM

Watch it ... I found it a little slow, but the climax is good!!!

... not the full on gore fest of some of Miikes other films though if thats what you are looking for!

Hate_Breeder 09-04-2004 06:11 PM

Alright thanks fellas!

KRUGERKID13 09-04-2004 06:27 PM

report back on how good/bad it was

Hate_Breeder 09-04-2004 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KRUGERKID13
report back on how good/bad it was
Will do my friend

Distorty 09-04-2004 06:53 PM

Audition is great

SamCostello 09-11-2004 01:47 PM

Absolutely watch it. It's one of the best horror movies in recent memory. Scary, weird, cutting social commentary. It's all there.

I wrote more about it on my blog. Check out the article at http://littleterrors.blogspot.com/20...-audition.html

Sam

bloodrayne 09-11-2004 04:32 PM

Still waiting to hear what you thought of it, Hate Breeder...It just didn't have enough for me...But, yeah...The ONE scene was cool... You know which one I'm talking about, I'm sure...Right at the end...

zwoti 09-12-2004 02:52 AM

Re: Audition?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Hate_Breeder
Should i or should i not watch it?
hell yeah

ShankS 09-12-2004 07:08 AM

ditto



v.good film, deffo worth a watch. :)

movieman64 09-12-2004 07:30 AM

Good Stuff...didn't the Director do Ichi the Killer? A good one too.

SamCostello 09-12-2004 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by movieman64
Good Stuff...didn't the Director do Ichi the Killer? A good one too.
Yup. Takashi Miike. He's done a _ton_ of movies (60 or so), but other really good ones include the hilariously sick Visitor Q and the funny, if a little long, Happiness of the Katakuris. Katakuris is a musical!

Sam

Hate_Breeder 09-12-2004 10:53 AM

Wow guys thanks. I havent got around to watching it yet with school and all...........fucking homework.........but i will definetly try. Good to see you back Zwoti. And thanks for the new info Costello! :)

SamCostello 09-12-2004 02:14 PM

No problem, Hate_Breeder. Happy to turn new folks on to Miike whenever I can!

Sam


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