Audition
2000 • Drama, Horror • R
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Runtime: 1h 55m
Reading 'Audition' by Ryu Murakami offers a deeper understanding of the chilling themes and psychological nuances that are often lost in the visual adaptation. The novel's prose deeply explores the intricacies of human emotions and the unsettling reality of hidden intentions. Murakami masterfully creates an atmosphere of slow-building tension through his descriptive narrative and keen psychological insight, making the reader feel both intrigued and uneasy.
Unlike the movie, which focuses on visual shock and horror, the book allows you to delve into the characters’ psyches, revealing their innermost thoughts and motivations with a subtlety that film cannot capture. The layers of suspense and intricacies in Murakami's writing paint a more vivid picture that engages the imagination, making the reading experience an unsettling but fascinating journey. Immerse yourself in this psychological exploration by reading 'Audition,' and uncover the complexities that lie beneath the surface of this haunting tale.
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