Swan's Japanese Horror Reviews 39: Nightmare Detective

[LookSquirrel]

So you liked Horror movies?

They really do send my mind to a colorful state. Funny. With the gore that may come with it. It's mostly "black".

[comicguy00]

Japans response to "A nightmare on elm st."

[1heartless1]

I've seen Matsuda before somewhere :/ Can't figure out where though =_=;

[Sasukesmine78]

his intestines fell out

havent seen that in awhile

do they even do thta alot in japan

[jaythestingray]

Yep pretty awesome film

[Daisukeniwafan]

This reminds me exactly of the Nightmare Inspector manga! The plot is almost the same (in the manga the main character was a "Baku" {dream eater} who got rid of peoples reoccuring nightmares) except this is set current era. I haven't seen this movie yet but I'd highly suggest the manga to anyone interested in this plot (and it has great artwork and a really interesting story).

[Angloth]

Iron Man as in Tetsuo The Iron Man?

[rodgerswan]

bingo.

[Angloth]

Thx dude. Great series;)

[LilPandaProductions]

the death while the victims are sleeping reminds me of nightmare on elm street!

[masterofmorphine92]

what about the rating?¿

[homeoe78]

on 3:39 is that an x-acto knife kinda funny they should have put something more bih and more reavleling like a big kitchen knife or somethin like that... hahahaha but whatever still looks like a good movie thanks for the review swan!

[gerryflave]

I really like this format.

[06KK]

OMG! HITOMI! i love hitomi!

[ChronoZINC529301]

Great review man, thanks

[C16H12FN3O3]

One thing about this format is that the clips kind of distract from the voiceover...it's a bit difficult to focus on ywhat you're saying, especially with the audio of the clips drowning you out at times.

Also, the fluff from the old reviews was fun, no? At least, I enjoyed it.

[Daycomb]

You do your reviews so profesionall!

[joaninha20]

yeah u should mute the movie while u´re speaking.... and thanks for bring on the review´s again =)

[Frankokomando94]

Yay! The reviews are back. This is nice format but I miss the other one :\

[ClothoidDoll]

yay! New video! :) ooo, Hitomi is in this one? I'm not a big fan, but she's a talented singer. This movie seems interesting, but it isn't part of my favorite genres. I still need to get a hold of iron man.

[darkmizuki]

i bought the dvd year ago....it's a okay movie but not........as eterme as i'd wish....

[Kslf4050]

cool, the reviews are back, I really like the new format, but you should mute the movie while you are talking is a little annoying. But I am happy for you to come back.

[VisionnerzBN]

As much as I like Ryuhei Matsuda, I thought the acting and presentation in this was pretty bad. I guess I'm kinda spoiled, though since I watched Aoi Haru first...

[hanjin6211]

reviews are really nice

[martyrofevil]

I've been trying to watch this one online for a long time, but the quality always sucks. I am more interested in seeing it now though. Hey, what's everyones favourite Tsukamoto film? I have no idea what of his work is popular. I personally like A Snake of June best.

[rodgerswan]

vital is my favorite, but I haven't bought a snake of june yet and that one looks very good...

[martyrofevil]

I didn't really like Vital, I liked the acting, music and direction but, I couldn't get into the story really. Same thing with Gemini, I need to get that OST a lot! I also still need to see Bullet Ballet, do you know if it's any good?

[TyRiders2]

Tetsuo: The Iron Man

[PumpkinSunset]

Nice, but I kind of miss seeing your face.

[manhattanwombat]

finally a new review

u rock rodger!

[PSPTRAVELLER]

Nicely done there Rodger , I must say that I quite like the new review style ^_^

[RoninDave]

kewl! Looks gory and spooky! My only complaint (though I haven't seen it) is the deus ex machina-esque use of physic-like characters who used to explain the plot in more detail such as in the great film Ringu. Does this seem like a trend in some japanese horror flicks?

[Goldkehlchen20]

I like the clips of the film... but without the jokes at the end something is missing^^

Never mind, great work!

[ThinkingWithPortals]

yay! your back! loving the new format, helps get a better feel for the film rather than just pictures :P

[devendoll]

Thank u for bring it back!!! I love how u review each film! I have seen every movie u reviewed(well not the one's u didnt like lol) and I enjoyed each one! I love ur reviews!! Keep up the good work! :)!!

Ashlee

[RAMUNEsweet]

YAY! I've been waiting for more reviews. ^_^

[Dem0nKlng]

i dont like this style becuase it spoil the movie for ppl

[Rlaw2222]

nightmare on elm street j-edition? lol jk

[FadedHonesty1]

Can't wait for the next review swan, I've been using these reviews as a means of what to watch.

[Prezsama]

swan nice vid as usual hehhehe get ready for my next review show coming in another week or a few days heheheheh

oh and nice that you are going back so go to harajuku on sundays theres all kinds of people(in costume and singing etc, events) thats my request to you dude hehehhehehhehehehh and maybe more akiba!!!!!!hheheh cosplayers!!! XD XD XD

[vicepresidentfru1tly]

The new style is very incisive and informative but i prefer the older vids were you just talk into the camera and splice in some scenes. I miss the keterol tunes aswell.

[jackgordon38]

nice i liked the new style

i think i might start watching japanese horros .

[Yubba1]

Yay! The reviews are back... but... I prefere the older style that you used, before. This one is... ok... but it was much funner (not a word... lol) to watch before.

[heylie13]

Can't wait for the next one! Norkios dinner table is awesome!

... But uh, I kind of prefer to see you in the reviews and not the movie. Some screen shots would be nice, but hearing the movie while you were speaking got kind of tiring after awhile.

[MikeySSC]

look up Kwaidan.

classic stuff + "Zoo" .. think it's a collection of little movies, I was very very surprised when I decided to pick that one up.

[rodgerswan]

both good dvds yeah. yeah, zoo turned out to have some good stuff on there.

[TkyoSam]

Good shit swan, i fuckin /creamed over it ;)

[HyoureiKyouran]

I've been waiting for these to return. Thank you for always extending my knowledge in the genre and giving me movies to watch. The new format for your review works great and gives the viewer a hint on what's to be expected from the movie.

Will be looking forward to the next one as always.

[Is4536]

I think this new format would be better if you turn down the volume from the TV a little bit. That way I can hear you better; and also you talk a little too fast. But don't get me wrong, I like this format and glad you're doing more J-horror reviews.

[PaperPlaines]

It's so great to see you posting one of these reviews again.

[pigottpink]

Just like everyone else below me..YAY!!!MORE REVIEWS!!!!!

[kanarakuotoko]

saw this featured on dvduesday as well as the animated feature paprika from satoshi kon which is a similar concept.

why no spoof at the end?

[rodgerswan]

new format, just trying to do the videos how i want them to be done. i'm also working with a script on this one so there's no stuttering or countless 'ya knows' lol.

[kanarakuotoko]

looking forward to some more reviews in this new format.

[Kadadj]

Did you capture the clips of the movie with an camera?

[rodgerswan]

yup sure did. so the actual film quality is much better, but for the purposes of the review i think it does ok, but i'm interested in hearing what people think.

[Kadadj]

I prefered the vids where i could see you talking with creepy backround music.

Sorry for the bad spelling, im Norwegian. :D

[Vivalamode]

I agree with vicepresidentfru1tly - bring the old style back.

[xKyoutendouchi]

You are back :D *happy panda*

[NORMANTHEWHITE]

thanks for the review you should get paid to do this im going to go get the movie now

[nekokawaii]

Yayayayay more horror reviews, i can't wait, cus i've seen suicide club, and every one says i should see noriko's dinner table, so maybe your review will help me want to watch it.

i hope you do abunch more horror reviews.

[18xHoNeYx81]

Yay, another J-horror review! Awesome vid :) x

[rodgerswan]

thanks, and cool profile pic, vital is one of my favorite films.

[Sadxlies]

Yay!! I'm so happy to see that you've brought these back! :) I like the way you showed actual clips from the movie. Very nice! :)

[FWFHaywood]

good stuff Rodger, are you doing reviews for Carved:The Slit Mouthed Woman or Sick Nurses?

[rodgerswan]

i think i already reviewd carved earlier this year, but no review planned for sick nurses yet (haven't seen it haha). more reviews coming out this month, thanks for watching!

[katorulez93]

FIRST!!!!!! and nice to see a new horror review!!!!!!!!! Im so happay you still makin vids.

[rodgerswan]

haha awesome you got the first comment on the new reviews. Yup, reviews are back and hopefully better than ever....