She is known throughout the world by many names, in countless legends—always whispered in fear and dread. She is the Slit-Mouthed woman, and when you see her, with the grotesque smile and bloody scissors in hand, you can only pray she doesn’t choose you to hear her fateful questions. And if she does…RUN!
The Slit Mouthed Woman is an enthusiastic presentation of a well-known Japanese fable, and though this adaptation may be a twisted version of the chilling urban legend, it creates a welcoming present for those unfamiliar with the vengeful Kuchisake-onna, acknowledging a chilling narrative to be fully embraced within the unsettling arms of Grimm Tales of Terror. As we are temptingly lured by wondrous illustrations and pleasing color designs, it is the uncertainty of what may happen which makes the tale so haunting for Western audiences, we becoming numb to the constant violence of repetitive expectations, and yet it is this new horror which most may not be aware that derives the subtly of gradual surprises before unwary eyes, tension building against an uneducated reader and the clueless narcissist who will not accept what is to come. Although we may have wished for the adulterous protagonist to suffer a fitting punishment for his multiple bouts of unfaithfulness, it is the grim memento Read Full Review
GRIMM TALES OF TERROR (VOL. 5) #7 struggles to impress, offering a hollow retread of a classic horror tale. It aims for scares but misses the mark, delivering a predictable plot with underdeveloped characters and inconsistent art. While the core legend remains intriguing, this particular rendition does little to elevate it beyond a forgettable read. Read Full Review
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