Cure

A slow descent into madness and the creeping eeriness that radiates through this film was something else entirely. We watch Takabe gradually unravel as the case consumes his life. There are two madnesses portrayed in this film one of domestic nature and one of occupational nature he's caught between these two different monsters being his wife and mamiya as they take a toll on his being. One thing I particularly loved about this film was its rejection of dramatic buildup during its tense moments. Scenes of horror and uncanniness are treated as everyday occurrences. There's no score to guide your emotions which adds an unenerving realism and a haunting stillness that deepens the film's impact.