TheFilmGuy1 Marebito is the kind of horror film that relies on atmosphere and not loud noises to scare you. Sadly, the biggest problem with this film was its slow pace. It had some wonderfully interesting moments, but over all many scenes felt like they drag on. There's many different ways to interpret this film, which I love, and the ending is creepy enough to stay with you. I wish I was able to love this film, but I only loved specific moments, while the rest of the film left me underwhelmed. If you're looking for a unique Japanese horror film that will give you a major case of the creeps, check this out, but be prepared to be a little bored at times.

Uriah43 After filming a man committing suicide in a Tokyo subway, "Masuoka" (Shin'ya Tsukamoto) becomes obsessed in his quest to understand what real fear feels like. Convinced that the answers lie deep underground in the Tokyo subways, he ventures into the tunnels and hidden passages to discover a young naked woman (Tomomi Miyashita) chained up within the heart of an enormous developed cavern. He then takes the young woman to his apartment and names her "F". However, as she grows weaker he frantically looks for a cure and discovers that she has a severe need for blood. He then goes about the city to procure it. At any rate, rather than reveal the entire story I will just say that this is an excellent example of what a good director (Takashi Shimizu) can do with a limited budget but a lot of creativity. Now, I will admit that I don't totally understand everything this film tries to get across as some of it may have been lost in translation. But with a little imagination I think most people will be able to enjoy it all the same.

generouspalmstroke "Marebito" was a very spontaneous buy for me. I saw it in on the shelves of HMV. The back read promising. It was directed by Takashi Shimizu ("Ju-on: The Grudge"). That was enough.It starts slowly and builds. It's like a roller-coaster gradually climbing up the tracks. Clicking-and-clacking, and as it gets higher the hysteria heightens. By the time the roller-coaster is at its peak, the moment before it plunges down the drop that has your eyes reeling and your breath sucked away, you're scared but at the same time ecstatic.This movie is beautiful but not in the classical sense. In fact what's happening throughout is repulsive but I couldn't resist but to find it endearing. You care about the characters. You want Masuoka to find what he's after--but you want him to be happy, though that's not what he wants. You want to discover 'T', you want to care for her like Masuoka does and you want her to be healthy. A mainstream movie-goer or a fan of casual horror will not like this movie. In fact, they'll probably hate it. They'll call it boring and tedious and convoluted, but all of that is just superficial. You must commit yourself to "Marebito". You must let "Marebito" take your hand, let it captivate you; let it lead you into the world of the insane."Marebito"'s atmosphere is one of morbid, somber unpredictability. The first time I tried to watch it I simply couldn't because the darkness (both literal and figurative) was too off-putting for me. I found you had to be in a certain mindset in order for "Marebito" to really lull you. It's not a movie of light-heartedness or comfort--it's a Lovecraftian-inspired piece so anyone familiar with HP Lovecraft's writing should find all the weird and wonderful things in his stories prominent in this.I won't go any further because I believe "Marebito" is one of those movies that packs a bigger punch the less about it you know. This is definitely not a movie for everybody. Like I said above mainstream or casual horror fans beware. You're liable to detest this movie. People freshly introduced to Asian horror should start with something simpler--this isn't a movie to ease you into the genre."Marebito" is a rare, underrated gem and if you don't fall into any of the categories cited above than I recommend it. Otherwise, stay away.9/10

Jaws_Incorporated only about half of the reviewers actually got what this movie is about. a most incredible story of a man that goes completely insane and kills his wife, daughter (possibly), and a stranger. there is no blood drinking girl, its all in his head. hes torturing his daughter and his wife finds out about it, so he kills her, probably kills his daughter and kills some prostitute girl for no reason. the movie is about complete psychosis, dementia, paranoid schizophrenia. it has breathtaking style and depth, if your keen enough to catch it. super creepy nightmare food for the brain. yet another masterpiece by a genius director, probably the greatest director to ever come out of japan. should no be missed by any fan of this director. i especially loved the ending. how you thought they would explain something, anything. like there would be some stupid voice over that explained everything that the movie was about, but no. just credits...