Audition (DVD, 2005)

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AUDITION is an art-house cult horror film that will be talked about for a long time to come. Ryo Ishibashi stars as Aoyama, a single father who has not dated since his wife died seven years earlier. To help find another woman to bring joy into Aoyama's charmless life, his best friend, television producer Yoshikawa, convinces Aoyama that they should add a fake part to a show they are auditioning actresses for--a role that will become Aoyama's real-life companion. After a series of comical auditions, in walks a woman whom Aoyama thinks is perfect--Asami, played by former model Eihi Shiina. But when Aoyama proves too tentative in his courting--and starts learning odd things about Asami's past--she decides to exact a revenge that filmgoers will never forget.Director Takashi Miike's film, based on the novel by Ryu Murakami, begins like a slow-moving romance, carefully developing the characters and their maturing relationships. But suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, the mood and pace change, smashing viewers over the head with fast cuts between the past and the present, with dreamlike images that turn into torrid nightmares, with screams and shouts where there had been soft-spoken whispers, with blood and violence that replaces love and longing. The last section of the film is one of the most brutal torture scenes ever put on celluloid, and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. But even in its gore-filled shockingness, the film is beautiful to look at, a monumental achievement by a director willing to take chances and challenge his audience.

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UPC0031398178972
eBay Product ID (ePID)46872345

Product Key Features

ActorEihi Shiina, Ryo Ishibashi
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleAudition
DirectorTakashi Miike
FormatDVD
Release Year2005
GenreHorror, Horror/Suspense

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureJapan
Signal StandardDvd
Leading RoleEihi Shiina, Ryo Ishibashi
Film CountryJapan
Release Date20050823

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  • Scary ending to the show.

    Be careful of what you want. Some people have secrets you don't want to know about. This is the case when you watch this show. Just when you think things are good, look out! Great ending to a fascinating study in characters.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Audition- Might be a statement about men/women relationships in Japan.

    Another good Asian horror film with an inside message. The main character's past is shown with an interesting insight. I thought the acting was very good as well.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Fantastic!

    One of the scariest films ever. A true classic in the style of the great Argento.

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  • Unusual

    I watched this for the first time a few years ago. I found it hilarious! But I have a bit of a twisted and dark sense of humor! I was afraid I wasn’t going to be able to find it. Luckily I did and at a very good price!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Highly recommend

    Great movie a classic horror very nerve wracking

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  • Great

    A must watch for horror fans

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Audition

    Crazy Movie but entertaining.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Stupid movie

    I cant believe I wasted money on this film. Strange and stupid.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Outstanding

    Outstanding

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  • Excellent Movie

    Excellent Movie

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned