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Ring of Curse

Original title: Gomennasai
  • 20112011
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 34m
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6.0/10
322
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Ring of Curse (2011)
  • Horror
Yuka had the most horrifying experience of her life a year ago. Her high school classmate, Kurohane, is blessed with unparalleled literary talent, but she is bullied because of her eerie app... Read allYuka had the most horrifying experience of her life a year ago. Her high school classmate, Kurohane, is blessed with unparalleled literary talent, but she is bullied because of her eerie appearance. When Kurohane starts writing the script for a school play, inexplicable deaths st... Read allYuka had the most horrifying experience of her life a year ago. Her high school classmate, Kurohane, is blessed with unparalleled literary talent, but she is bullied because of her eerie appearance. When Kurohane starts writing the script for a school play, inexplicable deaths start to occur, sparking a wave of panic among the terrified students. It turns out that Kur... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
322
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  • Director
    • Mari Asato
  • Stars
    • Airi Suzuki
    • Miyabi Natsuyaki
    • Momoko Tsugunaga
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  • Director
    • Mari Asato
  • Stars
    • Airi Suzuki
    • Miyabi Natsuyaki
    • Momoko Tsugunaga
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    • 6User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Airi Suzuki
    • Hidaka Yukaas Hidaka Yuka
    Miyabi Natsuyaki
    • Kurohane Hinakoas Kurohane Hinako
    Momoko Tsugunaga
    • Shiorias Shiori
    Karen Ishida
    Chisato Okai
    Itsuki Sagara
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    10/10
    Outstanding Film
    So often nowadays, watching a movie at home competes with other activities. My sister usually will be on the internet and listens to a movie. I will sometimes read in or out or play video games while watching. With "Gomennasai," I was totally glued to the screen. Although the first assumption may be that I have to watch the screen because then I can read the subtitles, I actually speak Japanese so I didn't have to do that.

    This movie presents a plot that revolves around the power of words to kill. Recently, I had the pleasure of watching the movie "Pontypool," which showed the power that words had to change people into zombie like creatures. In "Gomennasai," no such thing happens. But the words of a certain school girl have the power to curse and to kill.

    Kurohane is a very unpopular girl, likely due to her dark and somewhat morbid appearance. Completely rejected by her family, she is also hated by her schoolmates. In a way to antagonize her, the girls in the school decide to torment her by having her write a script for a school production. Kurohane is actually very open to do this because it allows her to experiment with the power of words to kill people.

    "Gomennasai" is definitely a movie that has to be right for you in order to enjoy it. The budget was obviously very small and it is a very short movie. However, it thrives on the strength of the screenplay and the actors in the movie. I had no idea where this movie was taking me as I watched it, but it turned out to be a place I was happy to go. Very seldomly does a movie exhibit any originality in today's age. But this film does. It has an ending that ties things together in a way you likely will not see coming. An excellent film that should be enjoyed.
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    • Release date
      • October 29, 2011 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • El Círculo de la Maldición
    • Filming locations
      • Kanagawa, Japan
    • Production companies
      • ASCII Mediaworks
      • Ark Entertainment
      • Studio View
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      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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