Audition is a Japanese horror film from 1999. The story centers around Shigeharu Aoyama and his new desire to become remarried. His first wife died long ago, leaving him alone to raise thier son. Cut ahead ten years, we see that Shigeharu has done well in life and in rasing his boy. His son shows a healthy interest in girls, which comes to inspire Shigeharu to do is own pursuing. After he mentions his new search to his friend, he concocts a brilliant plan - use their position as Movie execs to host a series of auditions for a movie as a front to interview possible future wives for Shigeharu. Shigeharu comes across Asami Yamazaki and is immediately smitten. What he doesn't see is the caged beast living inside such a small, timid frame.
Likes -
This was a film that I can definitely say was creepy,which are a rare breed. There was the right amount of build up. Once the real action began, there was just enough to make anyone cringe. Amongst the actors, there was a subtly and also a disconnection at play that made the film so much more real. The behavior of the characters was in line with how normal people would in any big city, generally. There was one scene in a stairwell that was a bit over -the-top in my opinion, though.
Dislikes -
One dislike of mine was the pacing, which honestly is contradicting my first like. The story seemed to drag out a bit longer then it should have. That's really it.
Overall -
I enjoyed this film. 4 stars. If you want a really good thrill and chill, I'd recommend this. It is not for the weak of heart or stomach though.
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