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Audition is a 1999 Japanese psychological horror film directed by Takashi Miike and written by Daisuke Tengan, who adapted it from Ryu Murakami's 1997 novel of the same name. It follows a middle-aged widower who enlists the help of his film producer friend to stage fake auditions in order to meet a new girlfriend, only to find that the young woman he chooses has a dark past.
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Source "Audition" is a work by Japanese director Takashi Miike, known for his bold and provocative style, is based on a novel by Ryu Murakami (the screenplay adaptation was made by Daisuke Tengan, son of Shohei Imamura). This 1999 film is a psychological thriller that has left many viewers shocked and disturbed. The plot follows Aoyama, played by Ryo Ishibashi, a widowed man who decides to look for a new part…More
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Audition is a 1999 Japanese film (released in the USA in 2001) that presented a new perspective on films like Fatal Attraction, Misery or Betty Blue . Rather than seeming derivative, the film found its own path, creating an interesting drama before rewarding viewers with the disturbing psychological thriller elements in the final fifteen minutes. Intriguing and tough to watch. Shigeharu Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi) is a s…More