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Yakuza Apocalypse

2015 · 115 min

A wild, gory, and absurd thrill ride that veers from slapstick to horror, leaving you exhilarated and bewildered.

Directed by
Takashi Miike
Genres
Action, Horror, Comedy
Starring
Hayato Ichihara, Riko Narumi, Lily Franky
Tagline
The Great War of the Underworld.
Overview
When young protege Akira Kageyama is bitten by his dying vampire boss, Genyo Kamiura, he must get used to his new powers before seeking revenge.

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Directed by
Takashi Miike
Genres
Action, Horror, Comedy
Starring
Hayato Ichihara, Riko Narumi, Lily Franky
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Tone
  • absurdstrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • violence
  • power
  • betrayal
  • survival
  • identity
Places
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror7
Humour8
Realism2
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight4

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Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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