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Seen it?2000 | 120 min | Horror, Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Grindhouse, 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 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A group of ruthless gangsters, an unknown woman and an escaped convict have met, in The Forest of Resurrection, the 444th portal to the other side. Their troubles start when those once killed and buried in the forest come back from the dead.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura
- Tak SakaguchiPrisoner KSC2-303
- Hideo SakakiThe Man
- Kenji MatsudaYakuza Leader with Butterfly Knife
- Minoru MatsumotoCrazy Yakuza with Amulet
- Yuichiro AraiMotorcycle-riding Yakuza with Revolver
- Chieko MisakaThe Girl
- Kazuhito OhbaYakuza with Glasses
- Takehiro KatayamaRed-haired Assassin
- Ayumi YoshiharaLong-haired Female Assassin
- Shoichiro MasumotoOne-handed Cop