I've seen this about eight times, and it never gets old. More eerie than scary, it has a very different look and feel than most asian horror films, or even horror films in general.
Everyone is so charming in this (well, except Blond Wig Woman... seriously, what was so intriguing about her?), and it's definitely the most accessible of Wong Kar Wai's films. I didn't even mind hearing California Dreamin' 80,000 times.
This creature is the cutest thing I've ever seen. It has some really sad parts and they abuse CJ7 a bit too much for my liking, but it's a really cute movie.
Overhyped for sure, but not terrible. The ghost makeup is ridiculous and kept pulling me out of the story... it was distracting. Other than that, the story is interesting.
I know this has some really creepy moment in it, but I can't remember what they were. Months after seeing it, I mostly remember it being silly but kind of fun to watch.
A Korean mix of American Pie and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Surprisingly funny, and I don't even like gross-out college kid sex romp movies. It turns somewhat serious toward the end with a botched abortion, but still a fun movie overall.
It's unfortunate that these kinds of movies get billed as horror films... because they aren't. This is mostly a drama about two teen lesbians in a Korean girls school. It was ok, but the "scary" elements kinda ruined an otherwise interesting story.
The acting is amazing, but it was all just too much for me to take. Watching these characters is difficult and painful and by the end of it, I needed a serious hug.
Dumplings was twisted, but I really enjoyed Bai Ling and I would love to see the feature length version.
Cut was the best of the 3... funny at times, great visuals, and very layered. Pay close attention to the ending of this one, there's more to it than most seem to realize.
These short films aren't meant to be "scary" so if that's what you're expecting, don't bother.
I saw this sitting around in the video store forever, and didn't think much of it. Then I noticed that it was done by the same guy that did The Last Life in the Universe (which is a wonderful film), and then I found out that it was a dark comedy, which you would never guess from just seeing the cover. It's one of the more enjoyable dark comedies I've seen in a while and I recommend giving it a chance.
I'm not easily scared by movies anymore, but this one made me jump a few times. Definitely worth seeing. Also, Ananda Everingham looks a LOT like Orlando Bloom. Only better.
Very strange movie, but really not that hard to understand. Subliminal messages and trend-following pretty much sums it up, imo. I think it's helpful to know something about Japanese society before you can get everything that's going on. Lots of metaphors/symbolism.
This movie must be pretty bad, because I watched it a few months ago and I can't remember a thing about it. I remember thinking that it was weird, but that's about it.
I don't even know what to say about this movie. I spent half the time with my hands over my face saying, "oh jesus". It's disgusting, disturbing, and shocking. And very funny.
Boring and pretentious. I'm not even completely against movies that are boring and pretentious, but I just couldn't take this. Although I did enjoy the the storyline about the yakuza boss.