Plot
2024 film by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
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Why Watch This
Kiyoshi Kurosawa turns the simple sound of a midnight chime into a relentless psychological pressure cooker, turning everyday urban loneliness into something terrifyingly uncanny. The film’s deliberate, slow‑burn pacing rewards viewers who enjoy horror that lingers long after the credits roll.
Best For
Horror aficionados, Japanese cinema fans, Slow‑burn thrill seekers, Fans of Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Mood‑driven viewers
The CinePearl Take
Kurosawa’s direction is impeccably restrained, letting the ambient clatter of the titular chime build dread without relying on cheap jump‑scares. The unnamed protagonist, portrayed with unsettling calm by an uncredited lead, anchors the film’s meditation on grief and the passage of time. While the narrative occasionally drifts into deliberate ambiguity, the atmospheric texture and thematic depth make “Chime” a haunting addition to modern horror.
If You Liked This, Try
Cure (1997) · Pulse (2001) · The Ring (1998)
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
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- Released
- 02 Aug 2024
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
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