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27 January 2001 (Japan) morePlot:
Nami has been creating artwork for a new video game based on images she's been seeing in her dreams... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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The first half of the film boasts excellent suspense, but all that withers away in the second act... moreCast
(Credited cast) | Megumi Okina | ... | Nami Kikushima / Naomi Kaizawa |
| Yoichiro Saito | ... | Kohei Matsudaira (as Yôichirô Saitô) |
| Koji Ookura | ... | Shin'ichi Ukita (as Kôji Ôkura) |
| Reiko Matsuo | ... | Tôko Koseki |
| Minoru Terada | ... | Sôichi Kaizawa (as Minoru) |
| Yasunari Hashimoto | ... | Voice on the Radio (voice) |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Kim Little | ... | Nami Kikushima (voice: English version) |
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Rated R for some violence and disturbing images.Parents Guide:
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Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Australia:MA (cable rating) | Germany:16 | Japan:PG-12 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Nami has been creating artwork for a new video game based on images she's been seeing in her dreams. With one of the game producers, she travels out to an abandoned house that seems to match her visions. As they explore the old mansion, Nami begins to have more visions of a forgotten childhood, until at last she comes across a photo of twin infants, labeled "Nami" and "Naomi". As Nami and the producer go from room to room, an unseen person seems to be watching them from a hidden room. "St. John's Wort" (Not the most appealing title ever) is NOT, by any means, in the same league as "Ringu", "Ju-On" or "The Eye". It lacks the subtle suspense and substance that made those films so great. This film IS, however, one of the most stylish films I've seen. Director Shimoyama Ten went all out with wild camera angles, a slick look and a great atmosphere, which, unfortunately, he fails to sustain into the films second act. There are some truly hilarious plot twists--I won't give them away, but there so unintentionally funny that they almost make the film worth renting for that reason alone.
Don't come in expecting a suspenseful masterpiece. it isn't. Think of it as, say, the most stylish home video of all time, and you'll enjoy it.
6.5/10.