Horror Extreme Movie Catalog

The story unfolded ever so slowly and towards the end it became confusing. It's just a messed up story.

AUDITION concerns a lonely widower who holds a fake movie audition in order to screen potential brides. All seems fine, as the women are all young and beautiful, especially one girl in particular. This stunning woman has captivated our hero so completely, that he is blind to any hint of danger. He is, after all, tired of being alone. His desperation leads him to dismiss any advice or evidence that could jeopardize his future marriage to this dream-girl. Alas, love is truly blind! About two-thirds of the way through this tale, we learn just how deadly loneliness, coupled w/ an extremely damaged mind can be. Miike has fashioned a horror movie that tricks us into believing we are watching a touching love story. He strings us along, offering glimpses into a darkness that waits to spring up and snuff out all hope. The clues are there, but I found myself ignoring them, just like the hero does, hoping for an outcome that cannot be. Nope, this is a honeymoon ending in bloodshed. A wonderful dream, interrupted by insanity and mutilation. A story of loss, longing, childhood abuse, and vengeance. A shocker, best viewed without prior warning. Highly recommended...