Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) is a 2005 drama horror film directed by Takashi Shimizu. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $107,259 worldwide. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Takashi Shimizu
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Tartan
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) About?
The premise of Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cameraman documenting Tokyo's hidden, darker side unwittingly awakens a mysterious woman with a terrifying connection to the city’s unknown depths. Drawn from the shadows, she embodies a primal darkness, unleashing a wave of madness and terror as her thirst for blood intensifies. The cameraman's obsession inadvertently triggered a horrifying chain of events, plunging them both into a desperate fight for survival against an ancient, unseen force.
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- female frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female topless nudity
- japanese drama
- live action book adaptation
- live action adaptation
- legend
- fear
- schizophrenia
- h.p. lovecraft
- snuff film
- vhs tape
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- elevator
- video camera
- video surveillance
- underworld
- talking to the dead
- throat slit
- self mutilation
- schoolgirl
- voice over narration
- murder
- interview
- husband wife relationship
- homeless man
- hidden camera
- fisticuffs
- filmmaker
- film within a film
- female reporter
- female nudity
- father daughter relationship
- dripping blood
- documentary filmmaking
- cardboard box
- bloodsucker
- blood spatter
- drinking blood
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
- surprise ending
- psychopath
The Director of Marebito (The Stranger from Afar)
Directed by Takashi Shimizu.
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Director Takashi Shimizu
More from Takashi Shimizu
More films directed by Takashi Shimizu, best-rated first: Ju-on: The Grudge, Howling Village, The Grudge and The Grudge 2.
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 59% User score
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Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) Plot Summary
What happens in Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Freelance cameraman Takuyoshi Masuoka, portrayed by Shinya Tsukamoto, has an unwavering passion for capturing moments on film, to the extent that he carries his camera with him wherever he ventures. His life takes a dark turn when he witnesses a man named Kuroki attempt to take his own life by stabbing himself in the eye. Struck by the profound fear that must have consumed Kuroki in his final moments, Masuoka becomes obsessed with the idea of fear itself. In pursuit of this understanding, he plunges into the labyrinthine underground tunnels beneath Tokyo, where he encounters bizarre, four-limbed humanoid creatures that appear ghostly pale and whimper like dogs.
Full summary
The whole story of Marebito (The Stranger from Afar), scene by scene
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) Box Office
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) grossed $107,259 worldwide. $13,983 came from the US and Canada and $93,276 (87%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$107.3K
- US & Canada
- $14K
- International
- $93.3K
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Marebito Trailer - 2004
How Well Do You Know Marebito (The Stranger from Afar)?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Takuyoshi Masuoka's profession?
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “마레비토” and “Маребіто”.
- Also known as
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- 마레비토
- Маребіто
- Seres extraños
- מרביתו
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Movies Like Marebito (The Stranger from Afar)
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Marebito, Kuroneko and Bijin reporter: Boko nama-chukei.
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Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Marebito (The Stranger from Afar), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Marebito (The Stranger from Afar)?
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) released?
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) was released on December 9, 2005.
Who directed Marebito (The Stranger from Afar)?
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) was directed by Takashi Shimizu.
More films by Takashi Shimizu How much did Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) make at the box office?
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) grossed $107,259 worldwide ($13,983 domestic, $93,276 international).
How is Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) rated?
Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) has 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) have a post-credit scene?
No. Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) in?
The original language of Marebito (The Stranger from Afar) is Japanese.
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