Pulse (2001): Kurosawa's Techno-Thriller

A suicide in Tokyo sets off a chain of eerie disappearances linked to computers in "Pulse" (2001), a techno-thriller from Japanese writer-director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The story follows the fallout as the digital world begins to intrude on ordinary life, and the film builds a sense of dread through its stark imagery and quiet, unsettling pace. It is a work of psychological horror that explores isolation and technology.

The screening presents the original Japanese cast, including Haruhiko Kato, Kimiko Aso, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka, and Masatoshi Matsuo. With a runtime of just under two hours, the R-rated film is a moody, atmospheric experience for fans of dark science fiction and horror. Kurosawa's direction keeps the tension simmering as the mystery deepens.