Ju-on: The Curse vs The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live In has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Ju-on: The Curse). Ju-on: The Curse is the shorter watch at 1h 10m compared with 2h . Ju-on: The Curse is the older of the two (2000 against 2011). Both are horror, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ju-on: The Curse
The Skin I Live In| Ju-on: The Curse | The Skin I Live In | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 10m | 2h |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Takashi Shimizu | Pedro Almodóvar |
| Main cast | Takako Fuji, Chiaki Kuriyama, Denden, Tarō Suwa, Asumi Miwa | Antonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes, Fernando Cayo, Elena Anaya, Eduard Fernández |
Synopsis
Ju-on: The Curse
When elementary school teacher Kobayashi investigates the absence of one of his young pupils from the classroom, he finds himself at the doorstep of an anonymous suburban house that harbours a horrible secret, and into which all who enter are doomed.
The Skin I Live In
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
Where to watch
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