Angel in the Dark (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1993, Angel in the Dark is a notable film directed by Hisayasu Satô, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Another example of the ways in which themes completely unacceptable in American films are given full exploration in Japanese softcore, this melodramatic pinku-eiga from cult director Hisayasu Sato will appall most Western audiences. Sato regular Koichi Imaizumi stars as a man obsessed with high school girls and their uniforms, viewing them as innocent and untainted. He begins an affair with one such girl (Yuri Ishihara), who is unmercifully bullied by her classmates and thus vulnerable to Imaizumi's attentions. After a time, Ishihara begins to manipulate her suitor, talking him into brutally raping all the girls who tormented her. Excited by schoolgirls as he is, Imaizumi has no problem acceding to Ishihara's demands at first, but eventually rebels due to his love for the vengeful nymphet.
Who’s in it. Angel in the Dark stars Yuri Ishihara, Kôichi Imaizumi, Yumika Hayashi and Hiroyuki Kawasaki.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Angel in the Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel in the Dark page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel in the Dark (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Angel in the Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Angel in the Dark worth watching?
- Angel in the Dark holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angel in the Dark?
- Angel in the Dark stars Yuri Ishihara, Kôichi Imaizumi, Yumika Hayashi and Hiroyuki Kawasaki.
- When was Angel in the Dark released?
- Angel in the Dark was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.