Is The Suicide Song Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2007)

📖 The Core Premise

The Suicide Song stands as a 2007 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Horror landscape. 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. "Original story by Yasushi AKIMOTO, writer of the mega hit movie One Missed Call (Chakushin Ari) series. As the project was in development with an idea of an "infectious song (Densen-Uta)", one of the staff called out..."There was a real Densen-Uta!" He discovers on the internet of a song back in 1933, Hungary, which caused mysterious deaths of many people. In "Densen-Uta", high school girls get mixed up in the Japanese version of this infectious song, and with the help of third rate gossip magazine reporter, tries to solve the mystery and horror behind the song. They come to know just how real, an urban legend can become."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. While not a career-best, Hiroshi Abe's presence adds a necessary stability to the proceedings. 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 The Suicide Song 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, The Suicide Song is a mixed bag with some redeeming qualities. With a runtime of 128 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Watch on OTT.