The Empire of Corpses (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2015, The Empire of Corpses is a horror, mystery, animation and science fiction film directed by Ryotaro Makihara, running about 120 minutes. “The dead will inherit the Earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson. He is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as laborers—are used to improve industrial development.
Who’s in it. The Empire of Corpses stars Ayumu Murase as Friday (voice), Yoshimasa Hosoya as John H. Watson (voice), Akio Otsuka as M (voice) and Takayuki Sugo as The One (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Empire of Corpses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Empire of Corpses page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Empire of Corpses tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Empire of Corpses (2015)?
- In US, The Empire of Corpses is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Empire of Corpses worth watching?
- The Empire of Corpses holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Empire of Corpses?
- The Empire of Corpses stars Ayumu Murase, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Akio Otsuka, Takayuki Sugo and Taiten Kusunoki.
- When was The Empire of Corpses released?
- The Empire of Corpses was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.