Three…Extremes (Saam gaang yi) (2005)
84%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 14 nominations
Three… Extremes is a cinematic masterpiece that showcases the best of Asian horror. With three gifted filmmakers at the helm, the anthology dares to push the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in the genre. From Park’s disturbing premise of a psychopath holding a man captive to Miike’s surreal and grotesque tale of a woman seeking revenge, each segment is a unique and unforgettable experience. The anthology may not be for the faint of heart, but for those who can stomach it, Three… Extremes is a must-see for any horror aficionado.
If you’re looking for a horror anthology that will make you squirm and question your sanity, Three… Extremes is the movie for you. Critics are raving about the three gifted filmmakers who dared to take their visions to the extreme. From psychopaths holding people captive to disturbingly long episodes, this movie is not for the faint of heart. But if you’re a horror fan who loves a good scare, Three… Extremes is a must-see. Just don’t blame us if you have nightmares for weeks after watching it.
Production Company(ies)
Gruskoff, Venture Films, Crossbow Productions, Jouer Limited
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong disturbing violent content, some involving abortion and torture, and for sexuality and language
Year of Release
2004
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Horror
Keyword(s)
directed by Takashi Miike, written by Haruko Fukushima, starring Miriam Chin Wah Yeung, Pauline Lau, Zabit Memedov, Miki Yeung, horror, anthology, Asian cinema, brutal, powerful, horror stories, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Richard Roeper, Bob Longino, Marc Savlov, J.R Jones, Scott Tobias, Jeff Shannon, Steve Biodrowski, Sam Jordison, Felix Vasquez Jr., Pablo Villaça, Jean-François Vandeuren, Heidi Martinuzzi, MPAA rating, produced by Fruit Chan, directed by Park Chan-wook, directed by Fruit Chan, directed by Takashi Miike, psychological horror, supernatural horror, gore, violence, disturbing, twisted, shocking, suspenseful, atmospheric, creepy, unsettling, disturbing, anthology film, horror anthology, three short films, extreme horror, horror directors, Asian horror, horror cinema, horror fans, cult classic
Worldwide gross: $516,930
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $815,450
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,641
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 88,926
US/Canada gross: $77,532
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $122,306
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,640
US/Canada opening weekend: $36,414
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $57,443
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,150
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Pauline Lau – self
Zabit Memedov – self
Miki Yeung – self
Takashi Miike – Director
Director(s)
Takashi Miike
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 14 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (61) | Top Critics (27) | Fresh (51) | Rotten (10)
You can’t believe what they’re doing here.
November 7, 2005
Richard Roeper
Ebert & Roeper
TOP CRITIC
Asian horror like the new Three … Extremes beats an American film like Saw II at its own game.
October 30, 2005 | Rating: B+
Bob Longino
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TOP CRITIC
An instantly memorable, at times squirm-inducing, assemblage as likely to take your breath away as it is to trigger the gag reflex.
October 30, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
‘Cut,’ Park’s contribution to Three… Extremes
Plot
An Asian cross-cultural trilogy of horror films from accomplished indie directors.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels says “This anthology contains brutal, powerful horror stories by three of Asia’s top directors.”
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