MOVIE

One of the most notorious J-Horror films ever made, Takashi Miike's Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the 21st century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film catapulted Miike to the international scene and paved the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and 13 Assassins. When recent widower Shigeharu Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi, American Yakuza) is advised by his son to find a new wife, he seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. The two men decide to take advantage of their position working at a film company to stage an audition to find the perfect partner. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu soon becomes enchanted by Asami (Eihi Shiina), a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. However, events quickly take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn't what she seems to be.


Special Features

Bonus Footage, Commentary: Takashi Mike, Tom Mes, Daisuke Tengan, Documentaries: 'Ties That Bind', 'Damaged Romance', Image Gallery, Interviews: Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi, Ren Osugi, Reversible sleeve, Trailers