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Talk to the Dead

2013·Movie
1h 24min
IMDb4.9

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Having lost her beloved father at an early age, Yuri lives with her mother and younger brother. Yuri's mother meets a new man, but they are deeply in debt and forced to leave their home. Yuri is then forced to take a job as a call girl to support her brother. One day Yuri's brother becomes ill but since Yuri has to work, she unwillingly leaves him at home. When she returns, she finds him dead in the bathtub. Her heart is scarred with regret and she suffers with a pain that will never go away. After some time has passed, Mayu, a colleague of Yuri's, tells her about a mysterious mobile app that is rumored to enable its user to talk to the dead. Yet, it comes with a warning: Never reply if the dead soul says, "I want to see you." Because she blames herself for her brother's death and will do anything to tell him how sorry she is, Yuri downloads the app and reaches out to her dead brother. Meanwhile, the app's users begin to die.
Grief and RegretMobile App HorrorJapanesePsychological ThrillerGuilt and RedemptionTechnological AnxietySupernatural ElementsFamily TragedyContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Norio Tsuruta
Written by:
Norio Tsuruta, Takashige Ichise, Midori Sato

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Talk to the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Talk to the Dead legally?

PrimePlexFawesomeTubi TV

Talk to the Dead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Talk to the Dead worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Talk to the Dead rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Talk to the Dead?

1 h 24 min

Talk to the Dead runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is Talk to the Dead in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Talk to the Dead?

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