What is Pulse (2001)'s US theatrical release date?

Pulse (2001)'s US theatrical release date is November 9, 2005.

How many jump scares are in Pulse (2001)?

Pulse (2001) has 2 jump scares, based on its logged jump-scare count.

Who is in the cast of Pulse (2001)?

Kumiko Aso plays Michi Kudo, Haruhiko Kato plays Ryosuke Kawashima, Koyuki plays Harue Karasawa, Kurume Arisaka plays Junko Sasano, Masatoshi Matsuo plays Toshio Yabe, Shinji Takeda plays Yoshizaki, Kenji Mizuhashi plays Taguchi, Shun Sugata plays Boss.

What are some films like Pulse (2001)?

Films similar to Pulse (2001) on Watch Darkly include Smile 2 (2024), Land of the Dead (2005), The Eye (2002), selected by shared themes and tags plus the curator scoring across fear, gore, atmosphere, intensity, and overall quality.

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Supernatural

Pulse

2001 · R · 1h 59m · Japanese

Do you want to meet a ghost?

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In theaters: November 9, 2005

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In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

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