The Crone

Name: The Crone
Director: Eisuke Naito
Genre: Horror
Released: 2013-01-01
Duration: 71 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Honoka Yahagi, Shiori, Kaoru Gotô, Aimi Nakamura, Yoshinori Okada

2013Dir. Eisuke Naito1h 11m

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Runtime1h 11m

Released2013

DirectorEisuke Naito

About This Movie

So, 'The Crone' is this interesting little horror flick from 2013 that dives into the whole idol culture in Japan, which is not something you see every day in horror. You've got these three girls from the group 'Jersey Girl' getting into some spooky shenanigans in an abandoned nursing home. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and it really plays on the whole 'who will be the bravest' trope, but it manages to keep you guessing. The practical effects are decent for its budget, and the performances, especially from the leads, have a rawness that adds to the eerie vibe. It’s not groundbreaking, but it captures the essence of urban legends and the supernatural pretty well.

Focus on idol culture in horrorInteresting take on urban legendsDecent practical effects enhance suspense