The Fear

2001 5h 55m JA

Horror

Synopsis

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A Western-style mansion deep in the mountains of G District, T Prefecture, Kanto Region. It is said this mansion was built as a Russian official residence before the Russo-Japanese War, and rumors persist that a murder occurred there in the past. The story begins when a TV crew and five female actors arrive at this mansion to film a horror variety show. What awaits the protagonists in this house where countless tragedies unfolded?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

上原まゆみ
Natsuki Kato
金田美香
Nomura Eri
Yukari Fukui
Hiromi Iwasaki
Shunsuke Matsuoka
Eihi Shiina

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Issei Oda
Writers: 柴尾英令
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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At 355 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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上原まゆみ and Natsuki Kato and 金田美香 carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Issei Oda directs. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 355 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4上原まゆみ and Natsuki Kato and 金田美香 carry the top of the cast.