Cure (1997) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Cure (1997) — A wave of gruesome murders sweeps Tokyo, and the only link is a bloody X carved into the… Streaming on Criterion Channel.
Cure (1997) Storyline
A wave of gruesome murders sweeps Tokyo, and the only link is a bloody X carved into the victims' necks. In each case, the murderer is found nearby and recalls nothing of the crime. Detective Takabe and psychologist Sakuma are called in to figure out the connection, but their investigation goes nowhere. An odd young man, arrested near the latest murder, has a strange effect on everyone with whom he comes into contact. Takabe starts a series of interrogations to determine the man's connection with the killings.
Full Cast & Crew
- Koji Yakusho as Kenichi Takabe
- Masato Hagiwara as Kunio Mamiya
- Tsuyoshi Ujiki as Makoto Sakuma
- Anna Nakagawa as Fumie Takabe
- Yukijiro Hotaru as Ichiro Kuwano
- Yoriko Doguchi as Dr. Akiko Miyajima
- Denden as OIda
- Ren Osugi as Fujiwara
- Masahiro Toda as Tôru Hanaoka
- Misayo Haruki as Tomoko Hanaoka
- Shun Nakayama as Kimura
- Akira Otaka as Yasukawa
- Shôgo Suzuki as Tamura
- Touji Kawahigashi as Psychiatrist
- Hajime Tanimoto as Takabe's superior
Why Watch Cure?
The Vibe: Cure is a captivating and well-crafted crime and thriller and horror movie from 1997. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, and starring Koji Yakusho, Masato Hagiwara, Tsuyoshi Ujiki A wave of gruesome murders sweeps Tokyo, and the only link is a bloody X carved into the victims' necks.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.5/10, Cure delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Crime landscape.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends crime with thriller elements, Cure deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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