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Lesson of the Evil

2012·Movie
2h 9min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Scare9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Everyone in class, slaughtered.

Seiji Hasumi is a popular English teacher in a private high school. He is also a violent and sociopathic killer who concocts an extreme plan to deal with the rise of bullying and bad behavior among the student body.
Psychological ThrillerHigh School SettingViolent SociopathMoral DecayDark & DisturbingIntense SuspenseSocial CritiqueJapanese Cinema

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Is Lesson of the Evil worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lesson of the Evil rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Lesson of the Evil?

2 h 9 min

Lesson of the Evil runs 2 h 9 min.

Is Lesson of the Evil based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Lesson of the Evil in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Lesson of the Evil?

2JPKR

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