Synopsis
A fear-obsessed freelance cameraman (Shinya Tsukamoto) investigates an urban legend involving mysterious spirits that haunt the subways of Tokyo.
Scores
Overall Score
42.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
50.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
30.8%
Review Aggregate
46.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 36% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, scary, visually striking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinya Tsukamoto | 2005 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Tomomi Miyashita | 2005 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score36.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes5,973
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $13,983 | $22,460 |
| International | 2005 | $93,276 | $149,824 |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $107,259 | $172,284 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $44,302 | $71,160 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $27,000 | $43,369 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $4,000 | $6,425 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $1,505,000 | $2,417,401 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $3,613,000 | $5,803,370 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $75,000 | $120,469 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $5,268,302 | $8,462,193 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $250,000 (est) | $401,562 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $86,000 (est) | $138,137 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $211,000 | $338,918 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $375,000 | $602,343 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $972,000 | $1,561,272 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $4,296,302 | $6,900,921 |
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