Plot: Hagino and her family move into a new home. Hagino's husband pressures her to become more of a housewife, leaving her old job behind and spending more time with her stepdaughter Moeka. Hagino reluctantly agrees, but there's an odd kid who sometimes breaks into the house, and she has a strange hold on Moeka.
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January 04, 2025
An interesting horror film that embraces supernatural elements while combining them with societal horror. Himena Irei's part is crucial, as she blends both worlds while making sure the film doesn't cross over into the realm of the fantastical. It's a weird and fickle balance, but director Naito pulls it off.
There isn't much gore, nor is the film overly scary. Instead, human cruelty and traditional power dynamics within the traditional family unit are the story's true villains. The styling is interesting, the build-up of tension is on point and Irei's character is absolute genius. This felt like a new kind of Japanese horror film, hopefully other directors are taking notice.