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  • Actors: Yui Natsukawa, Michitaka Tsutsui, Chiaki Kuriyama, Toshie Negishi, Ren Ôsugi
  • Directors: Shunichi Nagasaki
  • Writers: Kunimi Manda, Takenori Sentô
  • Producers: Masato Hara, Yasushi Tsuge
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, PAL, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Best Medicine
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Jan 2005
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002IQLT4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,872 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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On returning home to Shikoku, Hinako discovers that a number of strange events have occurred, including the drowning of a childhood friend. As she investigates the mysterious circumstances, she uncovers an ancient myth that has the power to return life to her friend.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Strange, 3 Nov 2006
By Mrs. S. K. Goffin - See all my reviews
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I do not know whether my particular copy was slightly faulty, but the picture was very unsteady in places, almost as though the director wanted to make the viewer feel as though he was watching a home video. If nothing else, the unsteadiness of the picture contributed to the unsettling effect of the film.
The film is set in rural Japan, which perhaps sets it apart from other Japanese horror films which I have watched. As a result, the way of life seems unfamiliar to a Western viewer. Although there is a sense in which all Japanese horror films can be regarded as exploring certain aspects of Japanese spirituality, this film does so in a more traditional sense in that Japanese temples play an important role. I have no way of knowing whether the events which take place in the temples are authentic or not. The unfamiliarity of the setting and the religious practices contributes to the viewer's feeling that he is having a new cinematic experience. The heroine is a sympathetic figure. Unfortunately, she is surrounded by people who are not all they seem. Although the basic premise of the film becomes apparent about halfway through, the ending is not clear, so the viewer is sufficiently interested to watch the film until the end. This is psychological horror; it is definitely not a "slasher" movie.
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54 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spooky and interesting!, 9 Mar 2005
By Mr. Ruairi McGovern (Sligo Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This is a very well made horror film based on a best selling novel and oddly similar to the theme of the highly acclaimed Japanese movie "Ring". It's about a woman called Hinako who returns to her childhood home called Shikoku from Toyko and finds out that strange things have been happening there, including her childhood freind has died in odd circumstances. Also she discovers an ancient mysterious myth that involves the dead being able to return through ritual means. Overall the plot is exciting enough to keep you tense, nervous and the performances by the actors are very good, especially the one who plays Hinako. The only draw back is that the DVD doesn't have movie notes or information on the plot, apart from a series of interviews with the director and the cast, which doesn't give much light on the original book as well as the writer. Still it's worth buying or renting!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice. Just wish the cameraman would get a tripod. , 17 Oct 2007
This entire film is shot with 'Wobbly-hand-cam' which I am NOT a fan of.
To be honest, it's more like 'Steady-hand-cam' and reasonably subtle, so rather than making me feel ill, it just kept reminding me of the presence of a cameraman. This slightly hindered my immersion into the film; it made me want to shout "Can you just keep STILL?!".

I thought this was especially odd as the rest of the visuals were, IMHO, bee-yootiful.

Although this fits the Horror genre because of the subject matter, it's not hardcore horror. The supernatural theme is enhanced by a touching story of growing-up and remembering childhood (emotions). All set in a stunning location in rural Japan.

Horror events were more creepy than jumpy, but done very well as the Japanese seem to do. -Without the jerky/sped-up effect which has become so clichéd + over-used since Ringu and all those offshoots. Classy and subtle rather than in-your-face.

I found the plot interesting and the characters believable and likeable. The plot is not a demanding one and the film can be fully enjoyed without too much mental effort. Not like the Korean 'Tale of 2 sisters' wot proper did my head in, or Donnie Dorko et al.

So, all in all, if you come home from work knackered and you want a pleasing and fulfilling film which you can follow with ease and which is a feast for the eyes, Shikoku should be just what the doctor ordered.

..As long as you don't mind the fact that the image floats around your TV screen like the camera's blowing in the wind.
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