Lesson of the Evil (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, Lesson of the Evil is a thriller and horror film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 129 minutes. “Everyone in class, slaughtered.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seiji Hasumi is a popular English teacher in a private high school. He is also a violent and sociopathic killer, who slowly takes control of the students and faculty through murder and manipulation. When he is caught in the act during preparations for the school cultural festival, he sees staging a massacre as the only way out.
Who’s in it. Lesson of the Evil stars Hideaki Ito as Seiji Hasumi, Fumi Nikaido as Reika Katagiri, Shota Sometani as Keisuke Hayami and Kento Hayashi as Masahiko Maejima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Lesson of the Evil 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 Lesson of the Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lesson of the Evil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lesson of the Evil (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lesson of the Evil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lesson of the Evil worth watching?
- Lesson of the Evil holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lesson of the Evil?
- Lesson of the Evil stars Hideaki Ito, Fumi Nikaido, Shota Sometani, Kento Hayashi and Kodai Asaka.
- When was Lesson of the Evil released?
- Lesson of the Evil was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.