Rampo Noir (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2005, Rampo Noir is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Akio Jissôji, running about 134 minutes.

What it’s about. Mars Canal - Within absolute silence, a naked man wanders through a dark and depressing landscape recalling the excruciating details of his last encounter with his former lover. Mirror Hell - When a series of women are discovered with their faces burnt and skulls charred, a young detective investigates, discovering that a unique hand mirror is always found at the scene. Caterpillar - A war hero returns home with no limbs and only his eyesight remaining. His beautiful wife, tired of taking care of him, turns to torturing her crippled husband for amusement. Crawling Bugs - A sexy actress is returning home from a successful night on stage, until her limo driver decides that she should be coming home with him.

Who’s in it. Rampo Noir stars Tadanobu Asano as Man / Kogoro Akechi / Masaki / Fuyo's Lover, Hiroki Narimiya as Toru (story "Kagami jigoku"), Ryuhei Matsuda as Tarô Hirai (segment "Caterpillar") and Kaiji Moriyama as (story "Kasei no unga"), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rampo Noir has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rampo Noir page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rampo Noir tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rampo Noir (2005)?
In US, Rampo Noir is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rampo Noir worth watching?
Rampo Noir holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rampo Noir?
Rampo Noir stars Tadanobu Asano, Hiroki Narimiya, Ryuhei Matsuda, Kaiji Moriyama and Tamaki Ogawa.
When was Rampo Noir released?
Rampo Noir was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.