Shikoku

At first this is fantastic, we have had a glimpse of some children on the Japanese island of Shikoku. There is something strange going on and there are some magical colours and mist rather eerie coming and going and a folk festival. Time passes and Hinako , living in Tokyo returns to her childhood home to meet her two friends. But things go wrong when she wants to see them and then she thinks she has seen a ghost, as have we. For about the first hour it is fine but it becomes rather slow and we are waiting for some action. When we get romance it was rather a surprise and then things get rather silly and it is something like a children's story.

I recently watched the Japanese horror 🇯🇵 film Shikoku (1999) on Shudder. The story follows a young woman who returns to her childhood home, hoping to reconnect with a friend she lost contact with after moving away. Upon arriving, she discovers that her friend has died and that her friend's mother is in a dramatic stage of grief. Soon after, she begins seeing the ghost of her friend, leading her to uncover the mystery behind what happened and why.

Directed by Shunichi Nagasaki (The Enchantment), the film features a solid cast, including Yui Natsukawa (The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi), Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill), Tarô Suwa (Battle Royale), and Toshie Negishi (Audition).

Shikoku is one of those films that has just enough going for it to hold your attention but doesn't particularly stand out in the genre. The first half is a slow burn, though I did enjoy the opening possession sequence. The lighting, costumes, and settings create a solid atmosphere, which works well for the tone of the film. The horror elements are decent, and I particularly liked the "backbreaking" scenes and accompanying sound effects-they were eerie but ultimately left me wanting more. The plot is fairly straightforward and incorporates many elements that feel derivative of Ringu, albeit with its own twist.

In conclusion, Shikoku has a decent storyline and atmosphere but lacks the impact to make a lasting impression. I'd rate it a very average 5/10.

i just finished this movie and really enjoyed it. i have never been a fan of American horror movies, however the latest batch of of horror movies from Asia such as the eye, phone, a tale of two sisters etc. have been great.

if you want a scary movie do not get Shikoku go watch phone or something else, this movie was a good drama dealing with the death of loved ones, and tragic love the supernatural aspects of this movie were mearly a back ground to provided loss and broken dreams. In my opinion this movie and the eye are not horror but Dramas with supernatural aspects

There are many Ring knocks off around and I bet there are even more in Asia I bet. But I got along to watching this flick without knowing nothing about it but I feared what it might be. So I put it on and from the opening I knew this film was different. It was more than a horror movie, it's more a classic ghost story and drama about 3 people. It's a weird mix because a lot of the film is about faith and the question of "when you die do your feelings die too?" So through out the film, it plays out more standard, there are no BOO scares, and limited killing. This isn't about a killing ghost it's about a ghost that still wants to live and a mother who won't let go. You can't help but to be dragged into the film and care about the characters because you understand them and why they are they way they are. Warning: If you one those moderen Hollywood horror movie fans than this movie isn't for you. But if you want something new than watch this film.

This has an interesting story based on the shinto-religion. The island Shikoku has 88 temples and every year the priest go to each one of them in a certain order to make sure the people will prosper the following year (or similar), one priestess who lost her daughter walks the route the opposite way the same number that her daughter was old in order to resurrect her.

It begins very creepy when a woman returns from the city to visit her childhood village. It then turns into a mystery investigation delivering something else than what was promised. Recommended for horror fans.