One of the most infamous, impactful, and gut-wrenching Japanese horror films ever made returns to the big screen! Recent widower (and movie producer) Shigeharu is looking for a new wife. But instead of going the usual route, he decides to hold "auditions" for a movie that doesn't exist. Shigeharu quickly becomes enchanted with Asami, a spooky twenty-something who is responsive to his charms. But things aren't what they seem. AUDITION was the turn-of-the-millenium flash point that signaled the talent of Takashi Miike (ICHI THE KILLER). With this movie, Miike delivers a nerve-shredding exploration of male fears and the stereotype of submissive Japanese women. Shocking audiences worldwide with its white-knuckle finale and ingenious slow-burn build-up, AUDITION was responsible for creating a fresh new wave of Asian horror. And we're eternally grateful.
Content warning: This movie contains scenes of intense violence, brief scenes of physical child abuse, and themes involving sexual abuse.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles
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Content warning: This movie contains scenes of intense violence, brief scenes of physical child abuse, and themes involving sexual abuse.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles
One of the most infamous, impactful, and gut-wrenching Japanese horror films ever made returns to the big screen! Recent widower (and movie producer) Shigeharu is looking for a new wife. But instead of going the usual route, he decides to hold "auditions" for a movie that doesn't exist. Shigeharu quickly becomes enchanted with Asami, a spooky twenty-something who is responsive to his charms. But things aren't what they seem. AUDITION was the turn-of-the-millenium flash point that signaled the talent of Takashi Miike (ICHI THE KILLER). With this movie, Miike delivers a nerve-shredding exploration of male fears and the stereotype of submissive Japanese women. Shocking audiences worldwide with its white-knuckle finale and ingenious slow-burn build-up, AUDITION was responsible for creating a fresh new wave of Asian horror. And we're eternally grateful.
Content warning: This movie contains scenes of intense violence, brief scenes of physical child abuse, and themes involving sexual abuse.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles
read more
Content warning: This movie contains scenes of intense violence, brief scenes of physical child abuse, and themes involving sexual abuse.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles
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