Movie

The Empire of Corpses

2015 · 120 min

A grim steampunk anime that blends gothic horror with globe-trotting adventure, demanding attention as it explores life, death, and the soul.

Tagline: The dead will inherit the Earth.
Overview: The story takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers—are used to improve industrial development.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Death, identity, science, power
Content: Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: death
identity
science
power
corruption
Places: big city
countryside
sea
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: animated
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild