The Premise
Suffering from double vision, a single mother tries to take care of her baby in the grip of terrifying hallucinations. Experiencing a nervous breakdown, she is deemed unfit to take care of her child and has it taken away from her. The only respite the mother has from her visions is when she sings. An award-winning novelist overhears her singing whilst riding the bus and the pair subsequently develop a volatile relationship.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Psychological Horror, Arthouse, Kotoko taps into fundamental fears. The 6.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of single mother, mental illness, psychological drama continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.
- If you survived Kotoko, you should read about Dust Devil.
- If you survived Kotoko, you should read about Sleep Tight.
- If you survived Kotoko, you should read about The Sender.