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Well I finally got through watching this film and all I can say is that it was Major creepy.This alone demonstrates how Japan are becoming more and more a force to be reckoned with in terms of style and integrity. All I hope and pray is that it doesn't fall into the hands of Hollywood pulling off yet another typical high rise remake like with so many others these last few years (i.e. Dark Water, Ring, The Grudge).The film possesses a plain and simple look with the local mini-mart being the centre of attention. Young Hiroko Satô plays a part-timer at the local convenience store who begins to suspect the creepy on-goings of the store's activities not to mention the two demented couple who do nothing more than stare endlessly into the video cameras. What's more strange is whoever goes to purchase anything from the store ends up getting killed in strange and mysterious circumstances.The thing that helps make the film stand out best is the fact that it doesn't rely on so much fancy production values and visual FX but rather keeping to the shoe-string budget. I was particularly surprised to see Susumu Terajima (Casshern, Ichi The Killer) in this considering the long collaboration acting alongside Takeshi 'Beat' Kitano and now popping up in small productions such as this, is a bit of treat for fans of Japanese cinema.Parts of the film, should help make you jump in places when you least expect it or maybe let the hairs on your neck stand up a bit.A well thought out idea that probably requires a few viewings before appreciating it properly. Too bad the DVD doesn't come equipped with any additional features as it would have been nice to see some feedback from the cast and crew involved.Worthy viewing.
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