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JAPAN | 98 minutes | 2016

Two legendary Japanese curses. A female face-off that shall spook evil. Horror and humour bang heads for a knock-out surprise of a film that’s drolly entertaining.

“…not an attempt to be the scariest film in either series, but it also isn’t a campy homage played only for laughs. It’s better than that—it’s a love-letter to J-Horror itself.” Bloody Discusting

…the J-horror to end all J-horrors.” Variety

Two iconic J-horror franchises – Ringu (The Ring) and Ju-On (The Grudge) – go head-to-head in this wild monster mash-up. An April Fool’s joke and a dare that comes terrifyingly to life. Who knew that beyond a great marketing concept, Sadako vs. Kayako would serve up a true celebration of the genre, albeit turned on its head to thwart the expectations of fans worldwide? A clever, film that succeeds where many have failed before, particularly in the U.S. Sadako or Kayako, you choose... (Julien Fonfrède)

Programs

Sunday October 9, 2016

Program #89
21:00
Cinéma Impérial

Sunday October 16, 2016

Program #282
17:30
Cinéma du Parc 2

Kôji Shiraishi

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distribution and credits

  • Screenplay Kôji Shiraishi
  • Cast Masanobu Ando, Masahiro Komoto, Aimi Satsukawa, Tina Tamashiro, Misato Tanaka, Mizuki Yamamoto
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