Is The Lickerish Stranger Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2017)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of The Lickerish Stranger (2017), audiences are invited back into the world of Comedy, Horror. 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. "Nagisa is living together with handsome college professor, Kotaro.However, lately Kotaro has been particularly violent towards Nagisa during sex, even going so far as to hurt her. One day, Etsuko, a woman claiming to be Kotaro’s sister, appears at their house.Etsuko asks to stay with them for a while, however Nagisa is not convinced that she is really his sister because she is so sloppy and unlike Kotaro. It also bothers her that the two often go off to talk in secret. Nagisa later finds out that Etsuko has been secretly watching her and Kotaro having sex while masturbating.She asks Kotaro to kick Etsuko out, but he refuses to listen, and Etsuko’s antics become more and more intense. Eventually, Nagisa finds out that she is pregnant. With this new development, Nagisa thinks that she can marry Kotaro and finally be able kick Etsuko out. Little does she know, this will be the beginning of her confinement…"

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Miyuki Sakura 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 Comedy. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is The Lickerish Stranger worth your time? If you appreciate Comedy, 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, The Lickerish Stranger misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 70 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.