The Complex (film)
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 Japanese poster for The Complex | |
| Directed by | Hideo Nakata |
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| Written by |
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Atsuko Maeda Hiroki Narimiya |
| Music by | Kenji Kawai |
| Cinematography | Junichiro Hayashi |
| Edited by | Naoko Aono |
| Distributed by | Shochiku |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Box office | $8,738,992 |
The Complex (クロユリ団地 Kuroyuri danchi) is a 2013 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata.[1][2] The film premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival on January 1, 2013, and was released in Japan on May 18 that same year. A 12 episode drama, titled Kuroyuri Danchi ~Josho~ follows events leading up to those that take place in the film. It began airing in Japan on April 9, 2013.[3]
Synopsis
The movie follows Asuka (Atsuko Maeda), a young nursing student who has moved into an ancient apartment complex with her family. After hearing some scratching noises coming from the apartment next door, Asuka discovers that her elderly neighbor has died from malnutrition. This disturbs her, especially after discovering claw marks on the wall that divides his apartment and her room. Asuka becomes frightened when the scratching doesn't stop with his death. Further investigation not only brings about a confrontation with the ghost of her neighbor, but also with the knowledge that the complex has had several mysterious deaths over the years.[4]
Cast
- Atsuko Maeda as Asuka Ninomiya
- Hiroki Narimiya as Shinobu Sasahara
- Masanobu Katsumura as Isao Ninomiya
- Naomi Nishida as Sachiko Ninomiya
- Ruiki Sato as Satoshi Ninomiya
- Shiro Namiki as Takehiko Ninomiya
- Mariko Tsutsui as Eiko Ninomiya
- Megumi Sato as Hitomi Makimura
- Satomi Tezuka as Sanae Nonomura
- Yurei Yanagi as Ishizuka
- Masaya Takahashi as Shinozaki
- Taro Suwa as Detective
Release
The Complex premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival on January 27, 2013.[5] It had its theatrical release in Japan on May 18, 2013.[5] The Complex debuted in first place at the Japanese Box Office grossing $1,486,523.[6] It remained at the top of the Japanese Box Office for two weeks.[6] The film has grossed a total of $8,738,992.[6]
Reception
Critical reception for the movie was mixed.[7][8] Screen Daily gave a positive review for The Complex, saying that it was an "impressively structured horror film that is likely to thrill audiences".[9] The Hollywood Reporter panned the film as a "disappointingly cliche-bound return to J-Horror inspires more giggles than shivers."[10]
References
- ↑ "FIRST NEWS, EXCLUSIVE COMMENT: HIDEO NAKATA’S "THE COMPLEX"". Fangoria. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ "Nakata Hideo Returns To Classic Horror With THE COMPLEX". Twitch Film. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ "Kuroyuri Danchi Trailer Released, Stars Maeda Atsuko". Japanverse. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ↑ "First Look at Hideo Nakata's The Complex". Dread Central. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Elley, Derek (February 24, 2013). "The Complex". Film Business Asia. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Kuroyuri Danchi (Complex)". Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Review: "The Complex"". Variety. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ "IFFR 2013 Review: THE COMPLEX Gives A Decent Fright". Twitch Film. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ Mark Adams (2013-01-27). "The Complex". screendaily.com. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
- ↑ Neil Young (2013-01-26). "The Complex (Kuroyuri Danchi): Rotterdam Review". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
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