Poison Girl [Regular Edition] (English Subtitles)

[Machine Translation] Chi-chan won't allow you to be happy in this house. Innocent malice uncovers the "poison" in a happy family and destroys everything in this home parasite horror film. This horror movie with an original screenplay was directed by Eisuke Naito, a brilliant director who has depicted the difficulties of teenagers' lives and their survival in such films as "MISUMISOU" and "The Forgiven Children" with sometimes vividness and sometimes poignancy. His films have been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad for their approach, which combines entertainment and sociality while not only being inflammatory, but also delving into the pathologies of modern Japan. In this film, inspired by an incident involving a newlywed family that became a topic of conversation on an anonymous Internet message board in 2011, he depicts the relationship between a teenage girl and her stepmother, who becomes her new family member, as well as the fierce struggle between the mysterious girl and her family. Aimi Satsukawa, a talented actor who has captivated audiences in a variety of roles regardless of genre, plays the lead role and delicately and powerfully portrays the main character, Hagino, who confronts the innocent and malicious girl Chi-chan. The character of "poison girl" Chi-chan was designed by charismatic manga artist Shuzo Oshimi, who is known for his thorough depiction of the dark side of adolescent boys and girls in works such as "Evil Flower" and "Trail of Blood". The film's highlight is how the characters, who resonate with Naito's worldview and are drawn with his singular sensibility, are embodied in the film. --Hagino, her husband, and their daughter Moeka have moved into a second-hand house. Hagino, who has never been blessed with a family, dreams of a happy home. However, one day, while Hagino is out of the house, she receives a phone call from Moeka, who calls for help in a sad voice. Hagino rushes home to find her home in ruins, Moeka's clothes torn to shreds, and a strange girl clutching a large pair of scissors as she mounts Moeka. The girl's name was Chi-chan. She used to live in this house, but she was supposed to have left the town after causing an incident. Her presence uncovers the "poison" that Hagino and her seemingly happy family had been trying to hide, and heralds the start of their nightmarish days...

*Rated 15-and-over.

Special Feature / Bonus Track: trailer(s)

この家で幸せになることは＜ちーちゃん＞が許さない。無邪気な悪意が、幸せな家族の「毒」を暴き出し、全てをぶっ壊すホーム・パラサイト・ホラー。オリジナル脚本によるホラームービーである本作を手掛けたのは、『ミスミソウ』や『許された子どもたち』など十代の子どもたちの生きづらさとその中でのサバイバルを、時に鮮烈に時に痛切さをもって描いてきた俊英・内藤瑛亮監督。エンタメ性と社会性を両立し、煽情的なだけでなく現代日本の抱えた病理に食い込みながら描くその手法は国内外で高く評価されてきた。本作では、2011年にインターネットの匿名掲示板で話題となった、ある新婚家族の出来事をモチーフとして、十代の女の子と新しく家族となる継母の関係を軸に、謎の少女と家族の壮絶な争いを描いている。ジャンルを問わず多彩な役柄で観客を魅了してきた実力派俳優・佐津川愛美が主演を果たし、無邪気な悪意に満ちた少女ちーちゃんに立ち向かう主人公・萩乃を繊細かつ力強く演じきっている。そして"毒娘"ちーちゃんのキャラクターデザインを担当したのは、「悪の華」「血の轍」など思春期に芽生える少年少女の暗部を徹底的に描き出すことで知られるカリスマ漫画家・押見修造。内藤監督の世界観に共鳴し、その特異な感性で描かれたキャラクターが、どう具現化されているのかも本作の見所となっている。――夫と娘の萌花と3人で中古の一軒家に越してきた萩乃。家庭に恵まれなかった彼女にとって、夢に見た幸せな家庭。しかし、ある日外出中の萩乃に萌花の悲痛な声で助けを求める電話がかかってくる。「ショートケーキとコーラ、買ってきて」慌てて帰宅した萩乃が目にしたのは、荒れ果てた我が家と洋服をずたずたに切り裂かれた萌花、そして萌花に馬乗りになって大きな鋏を握りしめた見知らぬ少女の姿だった。その少女の名前は＜ちーちゃん＞。かつてこの家に暮らしていたが、ある事件を起こして町を去ったはずだった。彼女の存在が、一見幸せに見えた萩乃たち家族が押し隠そうとしていた「毒」を暴き出し、悪夢のような日々の幕開けを告げる・・・。

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