Suicide Circle
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 7:40 pm
Wow. What an amazing movie. I'm a fan of the morbid and macabre, and lately I've been on a Japanese horror movie kick. They have been getting increasingly better, Battle Royal, Audition, Versus, Visitor Q. But this one is by far the best. The other movies I have watched were certainly good for some bloody kicks, but this one actually has a very insightful message. I'm telling you now though, if you are squeamish, do NOT watch this. It is very depressing and very violent.
It starts off at a subway station. Everyone seems happy and light-hearted. They are all socializing and just enjoying themselves. However, when an incoming train is announced, fifty-some girls step forward, grip hands and count, "One and two and... three!" And they all jump simultaneously. Let's just say, the scene that occurs is a grimly one, but certainly catches your attention early on.
Now, I don't want to ruin much of the movie in case anyone has intentions of watching it for themselves. After the scene at the subway station, the string of suicides continues, and after the police find some very disturbing evidence they are positive that there is some seperate source influencing these people. And so an investigation ensues, throwing everyone into a maelstrom of chaos.
This movie is not only appealing for its brutal scenes however. There is a very good message tied in with everything, one concerning a bad social problem present in Japan. No, it's not suicide all though that is the theme of the movie, but it gets its point across. If you're having trouble figuring it out, be sure to listen to the lyrics in the different songs present in the movie. It very clearly tells you what the problem is and the solution for it. Once the message hits you, the entire movie becomes clear and almost refreshing. A definite recommendation for any fan of horror. A+ in my book.
It starts off at a subway station. Everyone seems happy and light-hearted. They are all socializing and just enjoying themselves. However, when an incoming train is announced, fifty-some girls step forward, grip hands and count, "One and two and... three!" And they all jump simultaneously. Let's just say, the scene that occurs is a grimly one, but certainly catches your attention early on.
Now, I don't want to ruin much of the movie in case anyone has intentions of watching it for themselves. After the scene at the subway station, the string of suicides continues, and after the police find some very disturbing evidence they are positive that there is some seperate source influencing these people. And so an investigation ensues, throwing everyone into a maelstrom of chaos.
This movie is not only appealing for its brutal scenes however. There is a very good message tied in with everything, one concerning a bad social problem present in Japan. No, it's not suicide all though that is the theme of the movie, but it gets its point across. If you're having trouble figuring it out, be sure to listen to the lyrics in the different songs present in the movie. It very clearly tells you what the problem is and the solution for it. Once the message hits you, the entire movie becomes clear and almost refreshing. A definite recommendation for any fan of horror. A+ in my book.
