Audition
オーディション
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Why it matters
Audition (2000) delivers a slow-burning psychological horror that lures you into a deceptively calm world before shattering it with brutal, unforgettable violence.
- Takashi Miike’s masterclass in pacing turns a quiet grief drama into a nightmare of obsession and revenge.
- The film’s seemingly mundane setup subverts comfort, making the shocking final act all the more devastating.
- Asami’s chilling performance redefines the femme fatale with a blend of vulnerability and menace.
- For fans of Japanese horror’s intricate character studies and cruelty beneath the surface — this is essential viewing.
Director
17 horror films in catalog
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Audition 2000
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
85
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
71
Survival
33
