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  • Audition (1999)
    Review preview for Audition

    Scenes of torture may turn the stomach, but underlying them is a greater psychological horror.

    Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
    A widower becomes infatuated with a shy ex-ballet dancer and her mysterious past.
  • The Grudge (2004)
    People succumb to a terrible curse, in remake of Japanese original.
  • Koroshi (2000)
    Review preview for Koroshi

    Although the bright, snow-covered world is far removed from classic noir, it is the perfect setting to express the cold heart of Hawazaki's wife.

    Symon Parsons · 3 out of 5
    After losing his job, Hawazaki becomes a paid assassin of other unemployed men.
  • Mitsuko Delivers (2011)
    Review preview for Mitsuko Delivers

    Riisa Naka is great as somewhat obnoxious Mitsuko.

    Lindis Kipp · 4 out of 5
    Mitsuko is in her ninth month of pregnancy, but that doesn't stop her taking the lead when all around her are floundering. Yuya Ishii's breathless comic drama has satire, brio and originality to burn.

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