The Sylvian Experiments (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2010, The Sylvian Experiments is a horror film directed by Hiroshi Takahashi, running about 94 minutes. “Something has gone very wrong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Hattori and her husband watch footage of brain surgery experiments with Manchurian, Russian and Japanese guinea pigs that had been found in the basement of a wrecked hospital. Out of the blue, there is a white light and when they look back, they see they children Ota Miyuki and Kaori staring at the light. Years later, Miyuki vanishes from the Tama Medical University Hospital and her sister Kaori, Miyuki's boyfriend Motojima and detective Hirasawa are seeking her. However, Miyuki and the teenagers Kazochi, Takumi, Hattori and Rieko have been submitted to a nightmarish experiment by Dr. Hattori and her team with tragic results.
Who’s in it. The Sylvian Experiments stars Mina Fujii as Kaori Ota, Yuri Nakamura as Miyuki Ota, Nagisa Katahira as Etsuko Mayima and Yoichiro Saito as Hatori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Sylvian Experiments has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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 The Sylvian Experiments page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sylvian Experiments tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sylvian Experiments (2010)?
- In US, The Sylvian Experiments is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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 The Sylvian Experiments worth watching?
- The Sylvian Experiments holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sylvian Experiments?
- The Sylvian Experiments stars Mina Fujii, Yuri Nakamura, Nagisa Katahira, Yoichiro Saito and Kimika Yoshino.
- When was The Sylvian Experiments released?
- The Sylvian Experiments was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.