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Tomie (1998) • Limited Edition Blu-ray [Arrow Video] — unusual psychological J-Horror with sapphic undertones
A young woman, haunted by repressed trauma, seeks answers through hypnosis, repeatedly uttering the name “Tomie.” Simultaneously, a detective probes a series of gruesome murders…
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14 min readNov 13, 2024
There’s been a recent resurgence of interest in Tomie / 富江, the now iconic character created in the late-1980s by the maestro of manga horror, Junji Ito. So, this new Blu-ray presenting the first live-action film adaptation in its original HD format is a timely release from Arrow Video. It will surely appeal to dedicated followers of the supernatural schoolgirl and those yet to be seduced and maddened by her corrupting yet incorruptible beauty.
This year, the unlikely partnership between Tomie Kawakami and Kitty White (Hello Kitty) surprised and delighted fans of J-horror and kawaii culture alike. Pop-up stores across Tokyo selling merchandise designed by Junji Ito and featuring both fictional…
