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Pulse

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2001 | 119 min | Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The End of Oak Street or Super 8, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $318K worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 276K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

  • Haruhiko KatoRyosuke Kawashima
  • Kumiko AsoMichi kudo
  • KoyukiHarue Karasawa
  • Kurume ArisakaJunko Sasano
  • Masatoshi MatsuoToshio Yabe
  • Shun SugataBoss
  • Kenji MizuhashiTaguchi
  • Masayuki ShionoyaGhost
  • Show AikawaEmployee
  • Jun FubukiMichi's Mother