Kairo (Pulse) Patreon Exclusive First Watch
Added 2025-05-25 16:00:14 +0000 UTCI definitely need to revisit this movie knowing what I know, but damn this was dark
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I am doing many asian countries!! I have a huge list of themes going, but if you have any recommendations let me know :)
Alexandra Wells
2025-05-27 16:58:08 +0000 UTCI almost forgot to mention, you said in your intro that you're thinking of doing a Japanese Horror bracket thing some day. Might want to expand that to the more general Asian Horror, there are some good South Korean and Hong Kong horror movies, and other Asian countries as well. Anyway ... just something to consider.
Dean J
2025-05-27 00:51:29 +0000 UTCWhat great birthday timing!! it's a haunting movie, totally up my alley. I did have a loud gasp haha! Meadow was making herself known this time 😂
Alexandra Wells
2025-05-26 22:21:43 +0000 UTCYou timed my first spinner pick perfectly since my birthday is Wednesday, so an early present for me! Kaïro means Circuit, which makes more sense in the context of the film than the generic Pulse title they went with. Kurosawa is an absolute master of mood. The nuance of the sound design alone should be studied. The way he crafts scares... I think one of the most unnerving moments of the film is the message in a bottle news story glitching followed by the glass bottle behind Michi falling over. Perhaps the saddest story is that of Kawashima and Harue. He so obviously likes her, but struggles to connect with her even when she's reaching out. They are both lonely people. He had no friends, she says she's always felt alone. If he'd been capable of connecting, actually letting her know how he feels sooner, she may not have succumbed. When she runs away from him on the train is heartbreaking. Back when this first came out, most newer Japanese horror was only viewable by ordering DVDs from overseas and owning a region free player. The cases were bigger, not everything would be subbed. With Kaïro in particular, it really enhanced the feeling that you were watching something forbidden. I think you jinxed yourself in the beginning. You definitely let out a yell during the first forbidden room scene. Just not a loud one. 🤣 Loved the Meadow cameos too.
Truth Hound
2025-05-26 12:21:04 +0000 UTC
