Laboratory of the Devil (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Laboratory of the Devil is a war and horror film directed by Godfrey Ho, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In the spring of 1945, Japan established a secret base, Unit 731 in Manchuria, where many innocent Chinese, Korean and Mongolian people were killed in grotesque experiments. An idealistic young doctor , Morishima, is horrified by the experiments being performed in the camp and when his fiancée arrives disguised as a Chinese prisoner he sets out to liberate the camp. A docudrama sequel to the notorious Men Behind the Sun, which pulls no punches when it comes to delivering the shocks!
Who’s in it. Laboratory of the Devil stars Kang Chu as Hayashida Yoshio, Yuen-Ching Leung as Baba Aiko, Wan Ying Ying and Gang Wang as General Ishii Shirō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Laboratory of the Devil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laboratory of the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laboratory of the Devil tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laboratory of the Devil (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Laboratory of the Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Laboratory of the Devil worth watching?
- Laboratory of the Devil holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laboratory of the Devil?
- Laboratory of the Devil stars Kang Chu, Yuen-Ching Leung, Wan Ying Ying, Gang Wang and Wang Runshen.
- When was Laboratory of the Devil released?
- Laboratory of the Devil was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.