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Tales of Terror: Men in Black

Tales of Terror: Men in Black (2007)

Jun 30, 2007 48m Horror

Kyoka, a university student, receives an old brown envelope in which she finds a photograph of her classmate, Sachiko. With this, she also finds a mysterious message saying "Help me". One day, while at a café, Kyoka overhears that "somebody had been spirited away by a man in a black suit". It was at that moment that Kyoka recalled the moment that Sachiko had suddenly disappeared in the mountains right in front of her very own eyes.

Directed by Ryuta Miyake

Cast

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Saori
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Saori

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Takuji Kawakubo
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Takuji Kawakubo

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Uri Yun

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Yuni Takimoto
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Bunmei Harada
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Bunmei Harada

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Crew

Director
  • Ryuta Miyake
Writer
  • Hirokatsu Kihara
  • Ichirô Nakayama

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Thematic Analysis

This Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Tales of Terror: Men in Black presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Ryuta Miyake brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2007, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Tales of Terror: Men in Black took approximately 15 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 48 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 68 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 2430 individual shots.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.

Historical Context

  • In 2007, when this film is released:
  • The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
  • Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
  • Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: June 30, 2007
  • Runtime: 48m

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