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Island of Hell

1977 · 141 min

A slow, somber postwar mystery that lingers on an isolated island, more mournful than frightening.

Directed by
Kon Ichikawa
Genres
Mystery, Horror
Overview
A scruffy detective investigates the murders of three sisters on a small Japanese island in 1946.

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Directed by
Kon Ichikawa
Genres
Mystery, Horror
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • mystery
    • death
    • isolation
    • family
    • justice
    Places
    • small town
    • countryside
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror5
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight6

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