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Audition (1999)

Directed by Takashi Miike

Fire eye rating icon4.5/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"115 min

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Quick Hit

Audition unfolds like a head-trip horror piece—patient, cruel, and never wastes a scare.

Full Take

Audition leans hard into psychological horror energy, and Takashi Miike keeps the tone patient without letting the movie drift. The best parts are the confidence and control: it takes its time, sets the trap, then slams the door. Certified genre fuel.

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Mar 25, 2026Last updated

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Comments

Talk back to the verdict

User1863Feb 10, 2026

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User1667Feb 3, 2026

wtf 😳

User1961Feb 1, 2026

šŸ”„ fire

User4099Jan 14, 2026

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

Mia ShawNov 11, 2025

Not bad, not great. Just okay.

User2587Oct 12, 2025

šŸ”„ fire

User1875Aug 21, 2025

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User2421Aug 11, 2025

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

User4412Aug 11, 2025

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User8911Jul 10, 2025

solid šŸ‘

User4667Jun 9, 2025

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

User3813Mar 4, 2025

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User9521Feb 21, 2025

This one actually worked for me.

User7818Jan 10, 2025

trash šŸ’©

User2949Nov 18, 2024

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User9138Nov 6, 2024

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User1747Aug 13, 2024

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

User2844Apr 8, 2024

This one actually worked for me.

User9923Apr 5, 2024

meh 😐

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