and this mockumentary commits to the bit so hard that it becomes a movie not just about how japanese mass media participates in occult sensationalism and death but also about the economic hardships of people. it's horror that is grounded in critique of mass media speculation and a bit of sociology/class analysis (i appreciate how it explored the freeter life without judgment).
everyone brings up how the ending is great, but the supernatural horror only works because you're so invested into this honest depiction of urban japanese society and its failings. this is the kind of horror i love and i hope more people get to see it.
Posting link here, as usual I recommend watching it on FreeTube.
