An excellent idea is given a beautifully surreal tone. Tomie is a sort of demon that starts life as a head. The head is cared and fed for before becoming a full human again. The film can become rather confusing at times, as it jumps between Tomie's resurrection and Tsukiko trying...( read more)
Ikko Suzuki, Kenji Mizuhashi, Kouta Kusano
Following some trauma in her past that has since been repressed, a young woman is trying to recover her memories with the help of a psychiatrist. During her hypnosis sessions, she repeats the name "To...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 27, 2004
Stats: 61 reviews
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September 17, 2008
As delicious as it is bizarre, Tomie expresses its own kind of charm in its slow-building, off-the-wall plot and colourful assortment of characters. Definitely a must-see for Asian horror fans, and a recommendation for everyone else.
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June 8, 2009
Ataru Oikawa's second film in his resume and turns it into a classic that haves fans asking for more starring Miho Kanno (The Hypnotist) in this horror cult classic that follows up with more films made for the lovable girl that will not die.
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May 24, 2009
An interesting film, though I found it a bit confusing as to who or what Tomie really was in the end.
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December 25, 2008
i always spot this movie at Hollywood video. Taunting me. to watch it. but i'm scared! but I REALLY WANT TO WATCH IT! but terrified! ahhhhhh! I'm a wierdo!
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September 21, 2008
Tomie is one of a series of movies revolving around the Tomie character.
Unlike some other Asian horror films where the story is weird and difficult to follow, this one is much more easy to manage. If you like weird complex stories, don't be disappointed, because there
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September 21, 2008
Interesting and unique Tomie is a very different take on the traditional Japanese Vengeful female. The acting is terrific and the characters stories are really what is at the heart of this very different horror.
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August 13, 2007
this movie is interesting because is like somthing new i never see one movie like this
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