Bio Hunter

1995 0h 58m JA

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 52

HorrorAnimationAction

Synopsis

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A strange virus known as the Demon Virus, attacks the human genetic code, transforming people into monsters with demonic powers. One particular monster is terrorizing the streets of Tokyo. ripping open young women to devour their livers. A famed psychic holds the secret to the identity and purpose of this monster. Now it is up to two molecular biologists. self-proclaimed Bio Hunters Komada and Koshigaya, to reach the psychic and his beautiful daughter before its too late! The Demon Virus is out to conquer the world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Toshihiko Seki
Komada
Yuko Minaguchi
Sayaka
Kazuhiko Inoue
Kamagaya
Taro Ishida
Tabe
Rei Igarashi
Mariye
Issei Miyazaki
Subordinate
Takehiro Murozono
Lieutenant
Daiki Nakamura
Police Officer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yuzo Sato
Writers: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yuzo Sato, shot by Hitoshi Yamaguchi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Masamichi Amano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Akara Arisato shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Toshihiko Seki and Yuko Minaguchi and Kazuhiko Inoue carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0220333 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Yuzo Sato directs. Hitoshi Yamaguchi behind the camera. Masamichi Amano scores. Akara Arisato cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
231 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Yuzo Sato, shot by Hitoshi Yamaguchi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Masamichi Amano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Akara Arisato shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Toshihiko Seki and Yuko Minaguchi and Kazuhiko Inoue carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0220333 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.