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Rope Hell

1978 · 69 min

A grim, claustrophobic descent into captivity and corruption, watching power dissolve into unsettling submission.

Directed by
Kōyū Ohara
Genres
Crime, Drama
Overview
Akiko is the heir to a yakuza clan. Hitoshi, who has been kicked out of the rival Hono Clan after attempting to seduce Akiko, kidnaps her at the behest of Hanamura. Hanamura has formed a new gang and intends to use Akiko as a hostage to take over her clan's territory. During the torture and abuse sessions which follow, Akiko comes to enjoy the treatment and forsakes her gangland empire.
How it feels
Dark, bleak, tense and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Power, crime, betrayal, obsession
Content
Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
Note
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Directed by
Kōyū Ohara
Genres
Crime, Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror4
Humour1
Realism6
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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