Is audition a good film?

“Ôdishon” a.k.a. “Audition” is a great horror movie with a creepy, disturbing and even realistic story but with less violence, weirdness and gore than the usual, for a movie directed by the Japanese director Takashi Miike.

What is the movie audition about?

This disturbing Japanese thriller follows Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi), a widower who decides to start dating again. Aided by a film-producer friend (Miyuki Matsuda), Aoyama uses auditions for a fake production to function as a dating service. When Aoyama becomes intrigued by the withdrawn, gorgeous Asami (Eihi Shiina), they begin a relationship. However, he begins to realize that Asami isn’t as reserved as she appears to be, leading to gradually increased tension and a harrowing climax.Audition / Film synopsis

How scary is audition?

It has greatly executed scary and disturbingly intense scenes which even adults will look away in horror and disgust. The acting was very good yet surreal – giving it a more tense edge. Audition is not for the faint hearted and this is why (spoilers).

What happens at the end of audition?

She is finally mortally wounded when Aoyama’s son gets home, gets into a scuffle with Asami, and kicks her down a flight of stairs. The movie ends with a dying Asami whispering to words of love.

Why is audition rated R?

Parents need to know that this movie is rampant with bizarre sadomasochistic gore and violence. Fingers and tongues are chopped off. A man’s eyes are stabbed with acupuncture needles.

Is audition based on a true story?

After interviewing several women, Aoyama becomes interested in Asami (Shiina), whose dark past affects their relationship….Audition (1999 film)

Audition
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Takashi Miike
Screenplay by Daisuke Tengan
Based on Audition by Ryu Murakami

Is audition a true story?

Audition is a 2021 American found-footage horror film about a “director” who filmed young women in 2009 to star in his reality movie. The disturbing footage was recently found, over a decade later. The killer has never been caught. Directed by Erick Huff and Joshua Paul based on a story by Erick Huff.

Is Gory an audition?

There are scenes of strong gory violence and torture which include scenes in which men have various body parts cut off with piano wire, resulting in large sprays of blood; severed body parts are seen either being held or lying strewn across the floor in the aftermath of violence.

Is audition on shudder?

One of the best things about the horror streaming service Shudder is the depth and breadth of its catalogue.