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The most horrifying thing in Kiyoshi Kurosawa's fiercely original, thrillingly creepy Pulse (released as "Kairo," or "Circuit," in Japan) is the way the ghosts move.Full Review

Anita Gates
The New York Times

Storytelling clarity has never been a Kurosawa strong suit, yet Pulse baffles even under those standards, so it's best to just get on his abstract wavelength and ride the thing out.Full Review

Scott Tobias
The Onion (A.V. Club)

A stimulating scientific inquiry that may cause audiences to look at (and think about) the world around them in dramatically different terms.Full Review

Scott Foundas
Variety

Like the best horror movies, it doesn't beat you over the head, splatter you, or fold, spindle and mutilate you. Rather, slowly and subtly, it creeps you out. You may go home and throw out your computer and lock the doors.Full Review

Stephen Hunter
Washington Post

Just know that Pulse possesses the dark art to make your pulse pound and your hair stand on end -- with no cheating.Full Review

Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
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