“What we really need to do is create a powerful sense of dread.”
Walked out of the theatre in a total haze. Part psychological horror, part neo-noir crime thriller – Cure explores the manifestation of repression through a series of grisly, interconnected murders in Tokyo. With masterful sound design and long, static shots, Kiyoshi Kurosawa ensures you're always uncomfortable, always unsettled, and always unsure of what's around the corner. Paced to perfection, the ominous atmosphere is inescapable – hypnotised by the surreal and meditative nature of the filmmaking.
🎞️ The Criterion Challenge 2025 (6/52): Horror
