western release?


Update 9/12/16 - shudder video streaming is going to get exclusive rights after select screenings at some horror festivals. Minor bummer I wanted to see it on the big screen. Source: http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/11/ring-grudge-shudder

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this looks pretty hype. and it's like six weeks out from release in japan as i write this. have any western distributors picked it up, even for limited release of some kind? or will we have to wait for home video releases?

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I am not sure.Maybe not. But I already watched it in my country and it was disappointing. The plot was horrible, there were too many cheap scares and some of the dialouge was unintentionally laughable. More people were laughing than screaming.

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are you japanese? either way i'm a big asian horror fan but there hasn't been a lot of stuff on my radar that is recent. i'm craving for stuff i have not seen yet, and i'm digging through my old dvd's to rewatch stuff i can't remember. there was so much good stuff in the early 2000's.

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I am not Japanese.I'm actually Singaporean.And ya most of the good stuff are in the early 2000s.Can't really find any good ones now.

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Well that's a bummer to hear a negative experience of the film. I was wondering how it did domestically in Japan so thats why i asked. I will be keeping my expectations low so hopefully it can still exceed them. Still hoping for some screenings even if they are limited.

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It is only my opinion.I'm not sure how other people find this movie.I think you should go in expecting a horror comedy.Some lines were really cheesy.Many cliches were used.Some of the scares were comical and the ending was kind of nonsensical.But, I have to admit that the special effects and the costume designs were good.The cast and the director seem to be trying their best.

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sounds kind of like the formula for freddy vs jason, which i half expected since this supposedly started as an aprils fools joke that got picked up after the fact. thanks for the replies i appreciate the insight.

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If I like sort of cheesy Asian horrors could I like it? I've read a bit and it seems super over the top while still having a little bit of a creepy atmosphere.

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Not really related, but have you seen House? It's a 70s J-horror and it's absolutely zany. I love it.

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I haven't! I'm aware it's a bit of a classic but I never got around to it. I'll give it a shot.

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It's Possible we will get a western release. I know Russia is getting in on the 14 of this month but they have changed the title to 'The Damned confutation' i really hope we do get it, my cousin watched it she lives in Japan and she was very pleased with it but i have heard mixed things about it! either way i LOVE both Ju-on and Ringu so i will find a way to watch it!

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Playing in Edmonton AB for DedFest in October, if that helps.

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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5309954/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_dt_dt

IMDb updated the release calendar it looks like its playing at a US festival too. Thanks for the update I would not have noticed if you didn't get me to look here again. I don't think its near me but that makes me hopeful I will get to see it soon

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No worries. Hope you get to see it.

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http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/11/ring-grudge-shudder

Looks like its going from a few festivals right to streaming instead. Well at least I'll get to see it.

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