Question 1

Which famous filmmaker listed Cure among their top 10 favorite films of all time?

Accepted Answer

South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho listed Cure in his top 10 favorite films of all time in a Sight and Sound poll.

Question 2

What was Cure originally going to be called, and why was the title changed?

Accepted Answer

It was originally going to be called Dendoushi ('Evangelist'), but the title was changed to Cure after the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack raised concerns about suggesting religious cult connections.

Question 3

What did Martin Scorsese say about Cure?

Accepted Answer

Martin Scorsese said Cure was Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 'most terrifying movie.'

Question 4

Which festivals was Cure shown at?

Accepted Answer

Cure was shown at the San Francisco International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and Toronto International Film Festival in 1998.

Question 5

What location was used for hospital scenes and also appeared in another famous Japanese film?

Accepted Answer

Some hospital scenes were filmed at the disused Fisheries Research Institute in Tsukishima, which was also the primary shooting location for Hirokazu Koreeda's 1998 film After Life.

Question 6

Why did the film 'Cure' change its title from 'Dendoushi'?

Accepted Answer

The original title 'Dendoushi' ('Evangelist') was changed to 'Cure' after the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack, due to concerns about suggesting a religious cult connection to the story's crimes.

Question 7

Which acclaimed director listed 'Cure' among their top 10 favorite films of all time?

Accepted Answer

South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho listed 'Cure' in his top 10 favorite films of all time in a Sight and Sound poll.

Question 8

What unusual location was used for some hospital scenes in 'Cure'?

Accepted Answer

Some hospital scenes were filmed at the disused Fisheries Research Institute in Tsukishima, which was also the primary location for Hirokazu Koreeda's 1998 film 'After Life'.

Question 9

What drives the detective's descent in 'Cure'?

Accepted Answer

A detective starts spiraling out of control when a wave of gruesome murders with seemingly similar bizarre circumstances sweeps Tokyo.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured 'Cure' in 1998?

Accepted Answer

'Cure' was featured at the San Francisco International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and Toronto International Film Festival in 1998.

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