Is Three Female Ghosts Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2017)

📖 The Core Premise

Three Female Ghosts stands as a 2017 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Horror, Mystery, Fantasy 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. "Michiru is just about to get married to her coworker, Shunya, when she is raped by a mysterious clown and commits suicide. Despondent and upset, Shunya starts to date Mari, one of Michiru’s coworkers. One day, Michiru’s other coworker, Yu, opens her eyes to find Michiru’s pale-faced ghost, staring at her. Out of nowhere, the same clown that raped Michiru appears and rapes Yu as well. In reality, Shunya was dating Yu in secret at the same time he was engaged to Michiru. The night that Michiru was attacked, Yu was hiding in Shunya’s room. After the incident, Yu started seeing a doctor, Tokunaga, for therapy. Tokunaga receives Yu with kindness, and Yu who is haunted by her memories, falls for Tokunaga and starts dating him. However, Tokunaga has a big secret of his own…"

🎬 Performance & Direction

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

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Three Female Ghosts worth your time? If you appreciate Horror, Mystery, Fantasy 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, Three Female Ghosts misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 85 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.