★ 7 / 10
Pulse, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, turns the internet
Alunauwie
Pulse, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, turns the internet into a gateway for restless spirits, crafting a slow-burning horror about isolation and existential…
Pulse, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, turns the internet into a gateway for restless spirits, crafting a slow-burning horror about isolation and existential emptiness. Through two loosely connected storylines, the film builds quiet dread as characters confront disappearances and a spreading sense of emotional void, though uneven transitions and occasional narrative gaps weaken its flow. More than a ghost story, it stands as a melancholic reflection on loneliness in the digital age, lingering through mood rather than clear answers.
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★ 6 / 10
Love the aestetics & early internet era
GreenmanReviews
I really like the slow and ominous atmosphere of Kairo, especially its depiction of Japan's late 90s and early 2000s aesthetics, including early internet…
I really like the slow and ominous atmosphere of Kairo, especially its depiction of Japan's late 90s and early 2000s aesthetics, including early internet culture and architectural design. The film features some excellent decor shots that enhance its eerie and nostalgic feel.Fun fact: Kiyoshi Kurosawa, known for his work in horror, actually started his career directing pink films, which are a genre of Japanese softcore adult movies. This diverse background contributed to his unique approach to creating tension and atmosphere in his later works.I give this film a 6/10 mostly because i love the aesthetics from the early 2000s.-Concept (Idea Premise, Worldbuilding, Theme)
7.0
-Plot (A,B,C, Writing)
6.0
-Acting
5.8
-Dialogue(Character development, Plot advancement, Natural-sounding, Consistency, Looping(ADR))
5.6
-Fun
5.2
-Decor (Aesthetic, Graphics VFX, Scenery/Location, Scenes, Shots, Stage Set, Mise en Scène, Directing)
8.2
-Overall
6.3.
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this movie predicted loneliness in internet times