Ikko Suzuki, Kenji Mizuhashi, Kouta Kusano

Following some trauma in her past that has since been repressed, a young woman is trying to recover her memories with the help of a psychiatrist. During her hypnosis sessions, she repeats the name "To...( read more  read more... )mie" but is unable to recall where she knows it from. Meanwhile, a police detective is investigating a string of brutal murders, where he also runs across the name "Tomie." How are two connected?

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Directed by: Ataru Oikawa

Release Date: January 1, 1999

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DVD Release Date: January 27, 2004

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  • May 7, 2009
    An excellent idea is given a beautifully surreal tone. Tomie is a sort of demon that starts life as a head. The head is cared and fed for before becoming a full human again. The film can become rather confusing at times, as it jumps between Tomie's resurrection and Tsukiko trying...( read more) to recall her repressed memories. The film takes on lust as it's major theme, and shows the pointless and destructive nature it can awaken in people. It also manages to have a sly sense of humour. The music was the most memorable part for me, the songs sounded familiar but also came across as warped and eerie. Bizarre and very dream like, this is an effective spooky tale (it's not exactly a horror), which manages to overcome most of it's budgets constraints.
  • September 17, 2008
    As delicious as it is bizarre, Tomie expresses its own kind of charm in its slow-building, off-the-wall plot and colourful assortment of characters. Definitely a must-see for Asian horror fans, and a recommendation for everyone else.
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  • June 8, 2009
    Ataru Oikawa's second film in his resume and turns it into a classic that haves fans asking for more starring Miho Kanno (The Hypnotist) in this horror cult classic that follows up with more films made for the lovable girl that will not die.

    Synopsis: Tsukiko Izumisawa is a st...( read more)ruggling adult trying to fight her inner emotions pertaining to her past with the help of a shrink. Meanwhile, a detective searches out for clues as to who is responsible for murders that lead to Izumisawa's surroundings.

    Not the finest Tomie film ever made, but one of the best for sure and with Miho Kanno in it playing the main character makes for an edgily soundless watch. Although there are better females who have helmed the role of Tomie, Miho Kanno electrifies you with her posture and those wicked eyes that just looked intensive you can see the detestation beaming threw.

    This film connects well with Tomie: Beginning directed by the same filmmaker that gave you this movie, and you don't have to see it first, either one will do.
  • May 24, 2009
    An interesting film, though I found it a bit confusing as to who or what Tomie really was in the end.
  • December 25, 2008
    i always spot this movie at Hollywood video. Taunting me. to watch it. but i'm scared! but I REALLY WANT TO WATCH IT! but terrified! ahhhhhh! I'm a wierdo!
  • September 21, 2008
    Tomie is one of a series of movies revolving around the Tomie character.

    Unlike some other Asian horror films where the story is weird and difficult to follow, this one is much more easy to manage. If you like weird complex stories, don't be disappointed, because there

    ...( read more)is still a ton of weirdness to go around. The main character of Tomie begins the film as a baby and by the half way point, which is only a few days time, she is a full grown beautiful young woman. Weird enough for you.

    The first hour of this 90 minute flick is fairly slow. This is probably why the story is easy to follow. During this first hour the story unfolds with minimal scares and gore. Instead you get a lot of airtime and background for Tsukiko. Tomie is kept in the dark by only having shots behind her head or having her show up in dark places to make her face hard to see. This is a nice tactic, although it is a shame that the beautiful face of Tomie remains hidden.

    Since the first hour is a lot of buildup, it just makes the last 30 minutes that much more freaky. The two young women carry this film to the very end. The lesbian kiss almost makes up for that bag of roaches that Tomie pulls out. Nah, they don't kiss. You want them to, but they don't. But seriously, they do. Or don't they?

    There really isn't much to the acting. Miho Kanno, who plays Tomie, impresses the most. She has such a wicked laugh. Mami Nakamura doesn't do all that much, but she is cute. Enough said.

    The first part of this film is a little lacking, although the ending makes up for it. This is a good watch for fans of Asian horror.

  • September 21, 2008
    Interesting and unique Tomie is a very different take on the traditional Japanese Vengeful female. The acting is terrific and the characters stories are really what is at the heart of this very different horror.
  • August 17, 2008
    used to read the manga version, and like it.
  • August 13, 2007
    this movie is interesting because is like somthing new i never see one movie like this

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