Pulse, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, turns the internet into a gateway for restless spirits, crafting a slow-burning horror about isolation and existential emptiness. Through two loosely connected storylines, the film builds quiet dread as characters confront disappearances and a spreading sense of emotional void, though uneven transitions and occasional narrative gaps weaken its flow. More than a ghost story, it…
Top Cast
Kumiko Aso
Michi Kudo
Haruhiko Kato
Ryosuke Kawashima
Koyuki
Harue Karasawa
Kurume Arisaka
Junko Sasano
Masatoshi Matsuo
Toshio Yabe
Shinji Takeda
Yoshizaki
Kenji Mizuhashi
Taguchi
Shun Sugata
Boss
Ken Furusawa
Convenience Store Employee
Teruo Ono
Doroningen
Show Aikawa
Employee
Koji Yakusho
Ship Captain
Masayuki Shionoya
Ghost (uncredited)
Kaori Ichijō
Girl with Long Hair (uncredited)
Takumi Tanji
Man with Bag (uncredited)
Jun Fubuki
Michi's Mother (uncredited)
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FAQ about Pulse
What is Pulse about?
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.
When was Pulse released?
Pulse was released in 2001.
What genres does Pulse belong to?
Pulse is categorised as Horror, Thriller, Mystery.
Who stars in Pulse?
The cast of Pulse includes Kumiko Aso, Haruhiko Kato, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka, Masatoshi Matsuo.

















