This is an exceptional horror film from a director who has repeatedly demonstrated a talent for showcasing the creepy and inexplicable.

With Suicide Forest Village, Shimizu has not only delivered a worthy follow-up, but also a mystery-horror experience that is, in all aspects, better than Howling Village.

In [Takashi Shimizu'i][s latest, "Suicide Forest Village," he shows he still knows the tricks of the trade, though the psychological depths and signature style found in the work of fellow master of horror Kiyoshi Kurosawa elude him.

Suicide Forest Village begins with a gripping mystery rooted in Aokigahara’s dark reputation, but its strong premise weakens as thin character development and inconsistent emotional reactions dilute the tension. Although the film builds intrigue through a cursed box and ends with a satisfying reveal tied to its opening, it never fully explores the psychological depth that its theme demands. Technically polished yet emotionally shallow, it stands as a cautionary tale about how curiosity can lead us into dangers we were never meant to uncover. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)