Is Hidden Attack of the Dead Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2018)

📖 The Core Premise

Hidden Attack of the Dead returns to the screen in 2018, bringing a fresh narrative to the Horror genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Kimi faces financial difficulties by taking an illegal loan to pay off her father’s medical fee, but he passed away. She is emotionally exhausted for being demanded every day for the payment of debts. One day, Kimi takes her friend Masami’s advice and does a job as a shooting model. But the shooting studio is being backed by a cult religion. Kimi is taken to the abandoned building and raped with shooting a video. Now, Kimi is forced to recruit men for the cult and unable to escape. At the same time, haunting occurs repeatedly around Mr.Shingyoji (video shooting director). This was because Shingyoji’s younger brother, Imaichi, killed a couple and accidentally moves stone statue. The stone statue was to enshrine the ghosts and this accident releases the ghosts. The dead couple were possessed with the ghosts and start killing not only Mr. Shingyoji’s crew but also Kimi. Can Kimi survive in this desperate situation …?"

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Shoko Takahashi attempts to elevate the material, but the direction leaves them with little to work with. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Horror. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Hidden Attack of the Dead worth your time? If you appreciate Horror films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Hidden Attack of the Dead misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 74 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.