Japanese Hell (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1999, Japanese Hell is a horror film directed by Teruo Ishii, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. From the king of the Japanese cult movie, Teruo Ishii! A controversial film in which actual cases that rocked modern-day Japan—including the sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo Cult—are dramatized with gruesome detail as their perpetrators stand trial in Hell. An angst-ridden girl, Rika, is carried off to Hell by an old woman she meets in a neighborhood park. There she gets a first-hand look at the excruciating agony of those found guilty—by Lucifer himself—of committing heinous crimes during their time on Earth.
Who’s in it. Japanese Hell stars Mutsumi Fujita as Akiko, Hisayoshi Hirayama as Tsutomu Miyajima, Yôko Satomi as Miyako Tazawa and Kenpachirō Satsuma as Ao oni (Blue Ogre), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Japanese Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Japanese Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Japanese Hell tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Japanese Hell (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Japanese Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Japanese Hell worth watching?
- Japanese Hell holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Japanese Hell?
- Japanese Hell stars Mutsumi Fujita, Hisayoshi Hirayama, Yôko Satomi, Kenpachirō Satsuma and Kinako Satō.
- When was Japanese Hell released?
- Japanese Hell was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.