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The Black House

Original title: Kuroi ie

“Home is where the horror is.”

1999 · 1 h 58 min
Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita · Japan · Contemporary Asian Cinema
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Cast

Seiyô Uchino Shinobu Ôtake Masahiko Nishimura Misato Tanaka Kaoru Kobayashi Renji Ishibashi

Credits

Written by: Yûsuke Kishi

Plot

A timid insurance agent investigates a possible insurance fraud case that involves a death. As the facts are slowly revealed, he becomes progressively more frightened.

Sinekatalog’s take

A creeping psychological horror about a meek insurance man drawn into a disturbing case. It builds dread patiently and then turns genuinely chilling. A strong pick for fans of slow-burn Japanese thrillers.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (619 votes)
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