"Midnight Bell" is a horror film that once caused a great sensation in the film industry. The film was released in 1998 and was directed by Hideo Nakata, starring Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada and Miki Nakatani. This movie is adapted from the novel of the same name by Suzuki Koji, the novel is classified as science fiction, and the movie makes some changes to the lesser novel. Because of the great success of this film, several sequels were shot later, and we won't discuss the sequels here, just the first and far-reaching film. Before "Midnight Bell", Japanese horror movies were famous for their unique style, and this film has carried forward this style. The rhythm and atmosphere of this film are very well grasped. There are folklore legends in the story, and it is close to reality. life, so the audience has a strong sense of substitution. The film uses cool tones in the tone, which will make the atmosphere of the film more oppressive. The composition of the film is carefully designed, especially the footage in the videotape. Although there is no obvious horror scene, it is very strange, and the final climax is even more memorable. Don't look at this film with the eyes of now, this film is really a landmark work. 8.5 points.
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