Laughing Target (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, Laughing Target is a horror and animation film directed by Motosuke Takahashi, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Things couldn't have seemed better for Shiga Yuzuru, your average teenage high-schooler. The captain of the school archery team, he's going steady with teammate and classmate Satomi. He had almost forgotten that he had been betrothed to his cousin, Shiga Azusa, when he was only 6... but all this changes when his aunt dies a peculiar and unnatural death. Now arriving to claim what she feels is rightfully hers, only Satomi stands in Azusa's way... and with the mysterious and frightening powers that Azusa brings, Satomi won't stand in her way for long!
Who’s in it. Laughing Target stars Iyo Matsumoto as Satomi (voice), Hiromi Tsuru as Azusa Shiga (voice), Yoku Shioya as Yuzuru Shiga (voice) and Kumiko Takizawa as Yuzuru's mother (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Laughing Target has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laughing Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laughing Target tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laughing Target (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Laughing Target change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Laughing Target worth watching?
- Laughing Target holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laughing Target?
- Laughing Target stars Iyo Matsumoto, Hiromi Tsuru, Yoku Shioya, Kumiko Takizawa and Takahiro Hirai.
- When was Laughing Target released?
- Laughing Target was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.