--- product_id: 41780940 title: "Audition (Uncut Special Edition) [DVD]" price: "$118.29" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/41780940-audition-uncut-special-edition-dvd store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # Audition (Uncut Special Edition) [DVD] **Price:** $118.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Audition (Uncut Special Edition) [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** $118.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/41780940-audition-uncut-special-edition-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Audition (Uncut Special Edition Review: The film that made Miike Takashi's name synonymous with "cinematic genius" . . . - This is Miike Takashi's magnum opus. Both beautiful and honest. Audition is a languorous film. It slowly pulls the audience into a lonely widower's world ... Years after the death of his wife, Shigeharu Aoyama begins seeking a new companion but to little avail. Both he and his friend lament the disappearance of the traditional Japanese woman: one who is trained in the arts, is demure, and graceful. Aoyama's friend is involved in film-casting and arranges an "audition" for Aoyama's potential mate: only the women do not know they are being auditioned for the role of "girlfriend." It is here where Aoyama meets his perfect woman . . . or is she? What is important to know: the film is deliciously slow. It reads like a drama. And, a compelling one at that! Then ... the last twenty minutes are like successive punches to the face. They are ABSOLUTELY shocking ... nearly unbearable! But, if you require immediate gratification, this film is not for you. It is a film about human drama ... the build-up to the grand finale is very long, very deliberate. (And, it is this exact reason why the film is so very startling!!) The cinematography is gorgeous. The soundtrack is thoughtful. The acting is impeccable. The audience genuinely cares for these characters (even Asumi). And while Aoyama may have approached finding a new love in a dishonest manner, he certainly does not deserve the grotesque, unspeakable, impending violence. Our sympathies lie with him. And, even in the final scene (without giving away ANYTHING!), Miike Takashi explains that Aoyama looks to Asami with forgiveness and tenderness (found in director's commentary). What is most startling is that Miike Takashi HIMSELF has explained that the young woman who plays Asami Yamazaki is a method actress, so the vomit scene is REAL!! (Listen to the director's commentary for details!!) Just thought you should know;) This film is a cautionary tale both about the pitfalls of adhering to "tradition" at all costs. Suggested reading: Hantke, Steffen. "Japanese Horror Under Western Eyes: Social Class and Global Culture in Miike Takashi's Audition." Japanese Horror Cinema. Ed. Jay McRoy. Honolulu: U Hawaii P, 2005. 54-65. Review: Atmospheric And Razor-Sharp Horror - A Japanese movie producer, Aoyama, widowed and starting to feel lonely as he heads into middle age and his son grows up, concocts a scheme with a friend and fellow producer to snag himself a romantic partner. In a plot straight out of a slapstick romantic comedy, the two begin holding studio auditions for the lead female role in an upcoming (and incidentally, non-existant) project, in hopes that Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi of The Grudge (Unrated Director's Cut) , The Grudge 2 (Unrated Director's Cut) , and Suicide Club (Suicide Circle) ) and one of the lovely young actresses trying out for the part will hit it off. The actress Aoyama ends up falling for is a girl named Asami (the beautiful Eihi Shiina), who he indeed does end up getting involved with. It starts off with a comedy-sounding plot, then seems to be developing into a sweet, though at times rather tense, romantic drama. Except for those little moments that crop up suggesting something is...off...and then making it apparant that there's something far more than just 'off' or unusual taking place. "Audition" evolves into one of the scariest and most sinister horror movies to ever creep up on you, a wonderful, twisted treat that might have you wanting to burrow under the cushions to safety, as Aoyama begins to have questions about this new woman in his life, and if she might have secrets unknown to him. Spectacularly well-made and jarringly realistic, superbly acted (with its two leads especially deserving of praise), it's often a quiet movie - literally, not metaphorically, as some parts of the film are similar to the almost-silent-movie air of much of director Takashi Miike's 'Box' segment in 3 Extremes . Audition has some of the most memorable moments of horror - both psychologically and visually - out there, and is one of Japan's best offerings in the field of mystery and terror. ## Features - DVD - Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby - English (Subtitled), Japanese (Original Language), Japanese (Unknown) - 1 - 115 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,359,624 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32,267 in Horror Literature & Fiction #54,595 in DVD | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 229 Reviews | ## Product Details - **Format:** Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, Dolby, Widescreen - **Contributor:** Eihi Shiina, Daisuke Tengan, Fumiyo Kohinata, Jun Kunimura, Ry� Murakami, Toshie Negishi, Ryo Ishibashi, Ren �sugi, Miyuki Matsuda, Takashi Miike, Renji Ishibashi, Ken Mitsuishi, Shigeru Saiki, Yuriko Hiro'oka, Tetsu Sawaki - **Language:** Japanese - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 55 minutes - **Color:** Color ## Images ![Audition (Uncut Special Edition) [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NV9AK22GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The film that made Miike Takashi's name synonymous with "cinematic genius" . . . *by M***E on March 19, 2007* This is Miike Takashi's magnum opus. Both beautiful and honest. Audition is a languorous film. It slowly pulls the audience into a lonely widower's world ... Years after the death of his wife, Shigeharu Aoyama begins seeking a new companion but to little avail. Both he and his friend lament the disappearance of the traditional Japanese woman: one who is trained in the arts, is demure, and graceful. Aoyama's friend is involved in film-casting and arranges an "audition" for Aoyama's potential mate: only the women do not know they are being auditioned for the role of "girlfriend." It is here where Aoyama meets his perfect woman . . . or is she? What is important to know: the film is deliciously slow. It reads like a drama. And, a compelling one at that! Then ... the last twenty minutes are like successive punches to the face. They are ABSOLUTELY shocking ... nearly unbearable! But, if you require immediate gratification, this film is not for you. It is a film about human drama ... the build-up to the grand finale is very long, very deliberate. (And, it is this exact reason why the film is so very startling!!) The cinematography is gorgeous. The soundtrack is thoughtful. The acting is impeccable. The audience genuinely cares for these characters (even Asumi). And while Aoyama may have approached finding a new love in a dishonest manner, he certainly does not deserve the grotesque, unspeakable, impending violence. Our sympathies lie with him. And, even in the final scene (without giving away ANYTHING!), Miike Takashi explains that Aoyama looks to Asami with forgiveness and tenderness (found in director's commentary). What is most startling is that Miike Takashi HIMSELF has explained that the young woman who plays Asami Yamazaki is a method actress, so the vomit scene is REAL!! (Listen to the director's commentary for details!!) Just thought you should know;) This film is a cautionary tale both about the pitfalls of adhering to "tradition" at all costs. Suggested reading: Hantke, Steffen. "Japanese Horror Under Western Eyes: Social Class and Global Culture in Miike Takashi's Audition." Japanese Horror Cinema. Ed. Jay McRoy. Honolulu: U Hawaii P, 2005. 54-65. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atmospheric And Razor-Sharp Horror *by S***S on December 18, 2007* A Japanese movie producer, Aoyama, widowed and starting to feel lonely as he heads into middle age and his son grows up, concocts a scheme with a friend and fellow producer to snag himself a romantic partner. In a plot straight out of a slapstick romantic comedy, the two begin holding studio auditions for the lead female role in an upcoming (and incidentally, non-existant) project, in hopes that Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi of The Grudge (Unrated Director's Cut) , The Grudge 2 (Unrated Director's Cut) , and Suicide Club (Suicide Circle) ) and one of the lovely young actresses trying out for the part will hit it off. The actress Aoyama ends up falling for is a girl named Asami (the beautiful Eihi Shiina), who he indeed does end up getting involved with. It starts off with a comedy-sounding plot, then seems to be developing into a sweet, though at times rather tense, romantic drama. Except for those little moments that crop up suggesting something is...off...and then making it apparant that there's something far more than just 'off' or unusual taking place. "Audition" evolves into one of the scariest and most sinister horror movies to ever creep up on you, a wonderful, twisted treat that might have you wanting to burrow under the cushions to safety, as Aoyama begins to have questions about this new woman in his life, and if she might have secrets unknown to him. Spectacularly well-made and jarringly realistic, superbly acted (with its two leads especially deserving of praise), it's often a quiet movie - literally, not metaphorically, as some parts of the film are similar to the almost-silent-movie air of much of director Takashi Miike's 'Box' segment in 3 Extremes . Audition has some of the most memorable moments of horror - both psychologically and visually - out there, and is one of Japan's best offerings in the field of mystery and terror. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I shouldn't have gone in with expectations. *by S***A on June 4, 2006* From reviews I read before watching the movie, I pegged this as a sure-to-scare horror movie with sure-to-stimulate psychological thrills. Asian cinema has a flare I don't find in American flicks. I was impressed with production, as well as directing, editing and superb acting. The storyline was expertly established from the beginning. The loneliness of the title character was unquestionable. So was that of the unexpected 'perfect lady.' Unlike many reviewers, I missed the horrifying 'horror.' This was a unique thriller and skillfully executed, even when dialogue was absent. But, to me, this was not a horror movie. The 'creepy' factor was missing, so I watched in expectation of something I never experienced. The 'perfect lady' was definitely demented and did horrible things, but didn't horrify me. If the movie was dubbed an unusual drama with unexpected, disturbing twists, I would have had more of an open mind. I guess, for me, the jury is out as to what sort of film this is. It's not a typical horror film, but it's very well done. ## Frequently Bought Together - Audition (Uncut Special Edition) [DVD] - A Tale of Two Sisters --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/41780940-audition-uncut-special-edition-dvd](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/41780940-audition-uncut-special-edition-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*