Gozu (2003)

Gozu (2003) poster

Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While looking, he finds a mysterious isolated hotel where he decides to take a rest. Not only are the front desk clerks a bit strange, but even the ambiance feels unusual. Minami soon realizes he may have gotten more than he bargained for.

Director: Takashi Miike
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 130 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Koji Endo
Cinematography: Kazushige Tanaka
Editing: Yasushi Shimamura
Production: THE KLOCKWORX, Raku Film
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Budget: $250,000
Original Language: ja

Themes

Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Creepy Carnival and Clown Nightmare, Gripping Violent Crime

Keywords

nightmare, gangster, yakuza, mission of murder, disappearance, anarchic comedy, gokudo

Trailer

Gozu Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gozu about?
Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While looking, he finds a mysterious isolated hotel where he decides to take a rest. Not only are the front desk clerks a bit strange, but even the ambiance feels unusual. Minami soon realizes he may have gotten more than he bargained for.
Who directed Gozu?
Gozu was directed by Takashi Miike.
Who stars in Gozu?
Gozu stars Show Aikawa, Yūta Sone, Kimika Yoshino, Shōhei Hino, Keiko Tomita, Harumi Sone.
How long is Gozu?
Gozu has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
What genre is Gozu?
Gozu is a Horror, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Mystery film.
What is the budget of Gozu?
Gozu had a budget of $250,000.
Where was Gozu produced?
Gozu was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Gozu?
The themes of Gozu include: Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Creepy Carnival and Clown Nightmare, Gripping Violent Crime.