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Japanese Hell

November 20, 1999 1h 42m 3.8/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Japanese Hell is a horror film. directed by Teruo Ishii.

Starring Mutsumi Fujita, Hisayoshi Hirayama, and Yōko Satomi

Synopsis

From the king of the Japanese cult movie, Teruo Ishii! A controversial film in which actual cases that rocked modern-day Japan—including the sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo Cult—are dramatized with gruesome detail as their perpetrators stand trial in Hell. An angst-ridden girl, Rika, is carried off to Hell by an old woman she meets in a neighborhood park. There she gets a first-hand look at the excruciating agony of those found guilty—by Lucifer himself—of committing heinous crimes during their time on Earth.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 20, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 3.8/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japanese Hell about?

From the king of the Japanese cult movie, Teruo Ishii! A controversial film in which actual cases that rocked modern-day Japan—including the sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo Cult—are drama...

Who directed Japanese Hell?

Japanese Hell was directed by Teruo Ishii.

How long is Japanese Hell?

Japanese Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Japanese Hell released?

Japanese Hell was released on November 20, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Japanese Hell?

The main cast of Japanese Hell includes Mutsumi Fujita, Hisayoshi Hirayama, Yōko Satomi, Kenpachirō Satsuma, Kinako Satō.