Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Director
- Mamoru Hoshi, Masayuki Ochiai, Katsuhito Ishii
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Subject: "Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special" (2001). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2001
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~125 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Subject: "Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special" (2001).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Tone: Neutral, encyclopedic, archivist style.
Length: 150-190 words.
Title: Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special
Release Date: 01/01/2001 (JP)
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Comedy, and Drama
Runtime: 2h 5m
Structure: Consists of 5 stories.
Story 1: Extra. Synopsis: A man decides to go against a society whose every action and exchange of dialogue has already been prewritten in the screenplay of life.
Story 2: 13-banme no Kyaku (Guest no. 13). Synopsis: A short-tempered man gets his hair cut at a strange barber shop only to find that he cannot leave before going through a certain process.
Story 3: Black Room. Synopsis: A son returns home from America to find his hometown shrouded in black and his parents behaving very strangely.
Story 4: Boku wa Tabi o Suru (I'm Taking a Trip). Synopsis: A man's older
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“A gripping exploration of horror and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.
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Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special is a feature film with a runtime of 125 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.
Who directed Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special?
Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special was directed by Mamoru Hoshi, Masayuki Ochiai, Katsuhito Ishii.
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