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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) |
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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 |
Thanks for the insight I' ll check it out for sure.
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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. |
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 |
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? |
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.. |
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 :) ..........
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
the beggining part was kinda boring but the last half hour was good
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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.
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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.
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The sack......need I say more.
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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?
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Kids forced to kill each other, awesomeness ensues, Kiriyama is the shit, so's Kitano, credits.
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great horror movie from east
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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
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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! :)
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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. |
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.
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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.
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Audition?
Should i or should i not watch it?
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Comeon i know someones seen it..
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watch it
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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! |
Alright thanks fellas!
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report back on how good/bad it was
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Audition is great
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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 |
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...
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v.good film, deffo worth a watch. :) |
Good Stuff...didn't the Director do Ichi the Killer? A good one too.
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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! :)
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No problem, Hate_Breeder. Happy to turn new folks on to Miike whenever I can!
Sam |
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