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Uzumaki
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NR,1hr 30min
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January 1, 2000
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Elite
Synopsis: Based on the phenomenally popular horror manga by Junji Ito, Uzumaki is the debut feature of Japanese music video director Higuchinsky (born Akirhiro Higuchi). Something strange is going on in the small town of Kurozu-cho. Kirie Goshima (Ericko Hatsune) notices Toshio Saito (popular character actor Ren Osugi), the father of her longtime friend, Shuichi (Fhi Fan), videotaping an extreme close-up of the spiral pattern on a snail's shell. Shuichi explains that his father is acting strangely, and impulsively ... Full Synopsis
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With playful, compelling gore having slowed to a near trickle stateside, Uzumaki demands attention. Full Review
Metascore
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62
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Toshio Saito
Kayodo Sekino
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