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Dead Sushi

2012·Movie
1h 31min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and dark humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Kept in the background

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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The Sushi Bites Back!

A disgruntled researcher injects his former employers' meal with a serum that turns their sushi into flesh-eating monsters.
Gore Horror ComedyAbsurdist Japanese CinemaSushi RevengeB-Movie SensibilityCampy GrotesqueBody HorrorOver-the-TopPractical Effects

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dead Sushi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dead Sushi legally?

Dead Sushi is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dead Sushi worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead Sushi rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dead Sushi?

1 h 31 min

Dead Sushi runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dead Sushi?

Critics100
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Dead Sushi higher (100) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dead Sushi in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Dead Sushi?

8AUCAFRGBGGJPNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dead Sushi in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dead Sushi use?

Action GirlAttack of the Killer WhateverAx-CrazyBig BadBloody HilariousBody SushiToken Heroic OrcFanserviceRazor Apples11th-Hour SuperpowerEye ScreamThis Is Unforgivable!and 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Dead Sushi, including Action Girl, Attack of the Killer Whatever, Ax-Crazy.