Scarecrow (2001)
DVDRip | MKV | 640x348 | x264 @ 1761 Kbps | 85 min | 1,21 Gb
Audio: Japanese (日本語) AAC 2.0 @ 253 Kbps | Subs: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
DVDRip | MKV | 640x348 | x264 @ 1761 Kbps | 85 min | 1,21 Gb
Audio: Japanese (日本語) AAC 2.0 @ 253 Kbps | Subs: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Director: Norio Tsuruta
Writers: Junji Ito (comic), Ryuta Mitaku
Stars: Maho Nonami, Ko Shibasaki, Grace Yip
The search for her vanished brother Tsuyoshi leads Kaoru to the lonesome village Kozukata in the Japanese back-land. The locals react repelling to her, which the exception of the Chinese girl Sally. As her car breaks down Kaoru is trapped in the village; will she have to repay for something she has done in the past?
A mysterious letter,the only clue left for Kaoru to search for her missing brother and the reason behind his sudden disappearance.Her blind but relentless search leads the girl to 'Kozakuta-mura',a cursed and insane village where people are mesmerized by the power of the Kakashi(scarecrow).Soon a series of strange things will be set in motion…"Kakashi" by Norio Tsuruta is a typically Japanese supernatural mystery that takes its inspiration from such great horror pictures as "The Wicker Man" and "Pet Sematary".The film is pleasant to watch with some gorgeous cinematography and fine lighting.The soundtrack is minimal and haunting and the mood is well-captured.The main theme in "Kakashi" is the endless cycle of death and rebirth and this is cleverly paralleled with various social concerns throughout.So if you want to see a poetic and atmospheric piece of horror give this one a chance.
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