Movie

Devilman

2004 · 116 min

A chaotic, gloomy monster spectacle that feels like a cheap, self-serious adaptation, with flashes of unintended camp.

Overview: A scientific exploration in search of a new energy source unleashes a group of powerful demons who begin possessing human bodies and destroying civilization. Close friends Akira and Ryo wind up on different sides of this epic struggle. Akira’s inner strength allows him to maintain his identity and fight for good, but the weaker Ryo is completely overtaken by Satan himself.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, campy and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, survival, betrayal, friendship
Content: Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
survival
betrayal
friendship
violence
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild