Audition

 

Audition | Magis TV

1999 • Psychological Horror • Movie

From famed Japanese director Takashi Miike, the movie Audition teaches us that it is wise to pay heed to others’ warnings. The story starts with a Japanese man’s wife passing away, and after her passing, he is stuck in solitude for 7 long years. Only to be accompanied by his son, dog, and maid.

His son, who longs to see his father happy, decides to tell him that he should take a new wife. Upon commenting on this news to his best friend Yoshikawa, his friend, who is a film producer, decides to hold a fake audition for Aoyama to find a wife. Aoyama quickly sets his eyes on his preferred candidate. If only they knew the horrors that lay ahead.

This is a definite rewatch. I give this movie 10 bones out of 10!

Note

The movie starts off by showing us the loneliness that Aoyama faces after his wife, Ryoko, passes away. I believe that this is the beauty of the film because it builds up slowly to the horrifying climax.

I recommend skipping this movie if you are squeamish, considering that there are some scenes that are not advised for the faint of heart.

Rating | 10/10 • 🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴