Retribution (2007)
The ghosts of the past always come back.
A detective investigates a series of murders. A possible serial killer might be on a rampage, since the crimes are in the same vicinity, by the same method. However, as evidence points towards the detective, a ghost in red follows him, and he begins questioning his identity. His realization of what seems to be reality results in something far larger and more sinister.
Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: February 24, 2007
Cast
- Koji Yakusho - Noboru Yoshioka
- Manami Konishi - Harue Nimura
- Tsuyoshi Ihara - Toru Miyaji
- Riona Hazuki - Woman in Red
- Joe Odagiri - Dr. Takagi
- Hiroyuki Hirayama - Detective Sakurai
- Kaoru Okunuki - Miyuki Yabe
- Ikuji Nakamura - Shoichi Sakuma
- Hironobu Nomura - Seiji Onoda
- Jin Muraki - Coroner Furuya
Screenplay
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Screenplay)
Music: Kuniaki Haishima
Cinematography: Akiko Ashizawa
Editing: Nobuyuki Takahashi
Production: TBS, Avex Entertainment, Nikkatsu Corporation, Entertainment Farm
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $394,568
Original Language: ja
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets
Keywords
murder, horror mystery
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Retribution about?
- A detective investigates a series of murders. A possible serial killer might be on a rampage, since the crimes are in the same vicinity, by the same method. However, as evidence points towards the detective, a ghost in red follows him, and he begins questioning his identity. His realization of what seems to be reality results in something far larger and more sinister.
- Who directed Retribution?
- Retribution was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
- Who stars in Retribution?
- Retribution stars Koji Yakusho, Manami Konishi, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Riona Hazuki, Joe Odagiri, Hiroyuki Hirayama.
- How long is Retribution?
- Retribution has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Retribution?
- Retribution is a Thriller, Horror, Mystery film.
- How much did Retribution gross?
- Retribution grossed $394,568 worldwide.
- Where was Retribution produced?
- Retribution was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Retribution?
- The themes of Retribution include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets.