This suspenseful epic depicts the rampage of a serial killer who uses the media to play with people. Miyuki Miyabe's best-selling novel is reconstructed from three viewpoints: the victim's bereaved family, a reportage writer following the case, and the murderer. The film boldly dramatizes the horror of a crime committed for no reason and the criticism of media such as TV and the Internet. The final twist, which differs from the original story, was met with mixed reviews, but it ended up being the No. 1 live-action live filming box-office hit of the year. Masahiro Nakai's fine performance, which dispelled his previous idol image, also shines through.