Embalming (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1999, Embalming is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Shinji Aoyama, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Young female embalmer Miyako is called in to restore the body of a young man who has committed suicide, before the funeral. While performing the embalming process she finds herself pricks by a needle buried deep in the boy’s flesh where it should not be. During the night the head is removed from the body and stolen, Miyako begins a desperate search for it so she can finish her work. Miyako search finds her encountering organ harvesting, religious cults, incest, psychopathic schizophrenics as well as some very dark secrets from here own past.
Who’s in it. Embalming stars Reiko Takashima as Murakami Miyako, Yutaka Matsushige, Seijun Suzuki and Toshio Shiba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Embalming has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Embalming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Embalming tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Embalming (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Embalming change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Embalming worth watching?
- Embalming holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Embalming?
- Embalming stars Reiko Takashima, Yutaka Matsushige, Seijun Suzuki, Toshio Shiba and Kōjirō Hongō.
- When was Embalming released?
- Embalming was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.