Foreboding 2017
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, renowned for his atmospheric horror and psychological thrillers, crafts *Foreboding (2017)* as a haunting exploration of perception and familial bonds.
Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast
Kaho
Etsuko
Masahiro Higashide
Matsuka
Shota Sometani
Tetsuo
Ren Osugi
Nishizaki
Tetsuya Chiba
Tamotsu Asakawa
Kei Ishibashi
Kazuyo Kawauchi
Yukino Kishii
Miyuki Asakawa
Eriko Nakamura
Yoko
Makoto Nakamura
Kasuya
Hirota Otsuka
Police officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foreboding (2017) about?
*Foreboding* centers on Etsuko Yamagiwa's unsettling discovery that her colleague Miyuki believes her home is haunted. As Etsuko digs deeper, she uncovers Miyuki's disturbing diagnosis—an inability to grasp the concept of family—and tensions rise when she questions the motives of the psychiatrist her husband introduced her to. The film unfolds as a chilling psychological mystery where reality and delusion intertwine.
Who directed Foreboding?
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker behind *Cure* and *Creepy*, directed *Foreboding*.
Who stars in Foreboding?
The film features Kaho as Etsuko Yamagiwa, Masahiro Higashide as Tatsuo, Shota Sometani as Dr. Jirō Makabe, and Ren Osugi in a supporting role.
Is Foreboding (2017) worth watching?
For fans of slow-burn psychological horror, *Foreboding* delivers a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. While it doesn't rely on jump scares, its unsettling themes of isolation and fractured perception make it a rewarding watch—especially for those who appreciate cerebral, director-driven cinema.
How long is Foreboding?
The runtime of *Foreboding* is 140 minutes.
About Foreboding (2017) — A Slow-Burn Horror on Family and the Unseen
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, renowned for his atmospheric horror and psychological thrillers, crafts *Foreboding (2017)* as a haunting exploration of perception and familial bonds. The film follows Etsuko Yamagiwa, who grows increasingly uneasy after her colleague Miyuki Asakawa confesses to a spectral presence in her home. When Etsuko investigates, she finds only Miyuki's estranged father, sparking concern over Miyuki's psychological state. A visit to the psychiatric hospital—where Miyuki is diagnosed with a detachment from the idea of family—unravels tensions, especially as Etsuko questions the ethics of Dr. Jirō Makabe, introduced by her husband Tatsuo.
The narrative unfurls against a backdrop of eerie ambiguity, blending psychological horror with existential dread. Kurosawa's signature tension-building style lingers in every frame, while the themes of isolation and fractured relationships resonate beneath the surface. With its slow-burn pacing and unsettling atmosphere, *Foreboding (2017)* invites viewers into a world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, leaving them to question what truly haunts Miyuki—her mind, the ghosts she claims to see, or the void in her understanding of home.
