Japanese horror films are a whole new genre in themselves. From folk tales to body horror to monster movies, Japan’s cinema finds new ways to thrill as well as disturb audiences. Some titles have done so well that they have near-perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes!
Films like ‘Ringu’, ‘Cure’, ‘Kwaidan’, and the iconic OG ‘Godzilla’ were quick to become cult classics and continue to retain their status as such. One such title, created by big-time director Hirokazu Kore-eda, ‘Monster’ was released theatrically last year.
The psychological dramatic mystery thriller premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, where it competed for the honorary Palme d’Or and was felicitated with the Queer Palm as well as the Best Screenplay award! The movie revolves around Saori Mugino, a single mother, and her only son Minato, who seems to be plagued by a strange force that is making him behave abnormally. Helpless, his mother turns to his teacher for answers and help.
The title that stars Sakura Andō, Eita Nagayama, Sōya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi, and more in leading roles is now available for streaming – renting / buying – on BookMyShow exclusively.
Well, what more are you waiting for? Go stream the film now!