Bakemono (film)
| Bakemono | |
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| Directed by | Doug Roos |
| Written by | Doug Roos |
| Produced by | Doug Roos |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Doug Roos |
| Edited by | Doug Roos |
| Music by | Doug Roos |
Production company | Lost Forever Productions |
| Distributed by | Midori Impuls |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes[2] |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Bakemono is a 2023 Japanese horror film, written and directed by Doug Roos. It stars Takashi Irie as the proprietor of a cheap Tokyo airbnb.
Plot
[edit]A number of visitors frequent the same airbnb apartment in Tokyo at different times without realizing a gruesome monster is waiting for them.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Takashi Irie as Mitsuo
- Dominic Early as Chris
- Marilyn Kawakami as Anna
- Yukina Takase as Tomoko
Production
[edit]The film was shot on location for over 80 days in Tokyo with all practical effects and no computer-generated imagery (CGI) inspired largely by The Thing.[4]
Release
[edit]Bakemono premiered at Another Hole in the Head Film Festival in San Francisco at the 4 Star Theater on December 9th, 2023.[5] It will be released on German DVD/Blu-ray Mediabook from Midori Impuls while an English-subtitled Blu-ray is available on crowdfunding sites.[6]
Reception
[edit]Brendan Jesus of HorrorPress.com called the film "one of the most compelling creature features of the last 20 years" while adding that it is "rich with atmosphere, blood, and an unsettling score."[7] HorrorDNA.com rated it 3.5 out of 5, saying "whether you check out Bakemono for the goopy practical FX and monster madness or the underlying social critique, you're in for a gory treat that comes at you in an unconventional way and leaves a mark."[8] Anton Bitel at ProjectedFigures.com wrote that it has "astonishing practical effects" and an "unnerving score."[9] Nicolas Kirks at HorrorBuzz.com gave it 7 out of 10, describing it as "suspenseful and funny when it wants to be."[10] Darren Lucas at Movie Reviews 101 noted that the monster is "one of the most disturbing creatures you will see this year. The movie never holds back and leaves you shocked by everything you experienced."[11]
Awards
[edit]| Festival | Award |
|---|---|
| Another Hole in the Head Film Festival | Best Creature Feature[6] |
| A Night of Horror Film Festival | Best Practical Effects[6] |
| Bay of Blood Film Festival | Best Beast[6] |
| Bare Bones Film Festival | Best Foreign Origin Feature[6] |
| Japan Film Fest Hamburg | Best Genre Production[6] |
References
[edit]- ^ Buchanan, Jason (2023-12-09). "Bakemono - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Bakemono 20th Annual Another Hole in the Head Film Festival". Another Hole in the Head Film Festival Eventive. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Caffrey, Dan (2024-01-30). "Stunning Japanese Creature Feature". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Gingold, Michael (2023-05-03). "Exclusive Comments Plus Teaser Trailers for Practical Effects Creature Feature Bakemono". Rue Morgue. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Joy, Mike (2023-12-01). "Bakemono, Theatrical Premiere at Another Hole in the Head Film Festival on Dec 9th in San Francisco". HorrorNews.net. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ a b c d e f Joy, Mike (2024-07-15). "All Practical FX Monster Movie Bakemono Racks Up Awards at Film Festivals and Secures German Distribution". HorrorNews.net. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Jesus, Brendan (2024-07-25). "REVIEW Tokyo Horror Film Festival 2024 Bakemono is an Unconventional Creature Feature". HorrorPress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Monroe, Stuart (2024-03-04). "Bakemono - Horror DNA". HorrorDNA.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Bitel, Anton (2024-01-02). "Bakemono (2023) - Projected Figures". ProjectedFigures.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Bakemono - HorrorBuzz". HorrorBuzz.com. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Discover the Gruesome Creature of Bakemono Movie Review". Movie Reviews 101. 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
External links
[edit]- Bakemono at IMDb
- Bakemono at Rotten Tomatoes