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Gozu

2003 · 130 min Horror Comedy Crime Thriller Mystery
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While looking, he finds a mysterious isolated hotel where he decides to take a rest. Not only are the front desk clerks a bit strange, but even the ambiance feels unusual. Minami soon realizes he may have gotten more than he bargained for.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 極道恐怖大劇場 牛頭 GOZU
Year 2003
Country Japan
Genre Horror, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Director Takashi Miike
Runtime 130 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (231 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Takashi Miike

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

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