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Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman

2007Movie1 h 30 minNR

Horror
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–39%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Am I Pretty...?

Legend holds that 30 years ago, a suburban town was terrorized by the spirit of a woman whose horrid face had been grotesquely disfigured. Roaming the streets wearing a long coat and carrying large scissors, the spirit would approach her young victims and, while removing the mask, ask if she was pretty. The victim’s response would almost always lead to their violent death.

Feels like

  • Japanese Horror
  • Urban Legend
  • Revenge
  • Supernatural
  • Masked Killer
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Gore
  • Jump Scares
  • Creepy Atmosphere

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Koji Shiraishi
Written by
Koji Shiraishi, Naoyuki Yokota
Produced by
Shuntaro Kanai, Yoshimitsu Yoshitsuru, Nobumasa Miyazawa
Music by
Chika Fujino, Gen Wano

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Facts

March 16, 2007 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
March 16, 2007
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$46 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Verbed Title, Abandoned Playground +9

  • Downer Ending
  • Verbed Title
  • Abandoned Playground
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Immortality
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Glasgow Grin
  • Body Surf
  • Badass Longcoat
  • Abusive Parents
  • Off with Her Head!
  • Demonic Possession

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman?"

Questions about Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman?

PhiloAMC+KanopyShudderARROW

In the United States, Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman streams on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.4).

Is there a sequel to Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman?

  1. Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman (2007)
  2. The Scissors Massacre (2008)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Scissors Massacre (2008).

Will Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.