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Meatball Machine

2006Movie1 h 30 minNR

Horror
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–48%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–48%

Summary

Capable of making bio-mechanical weapons out of human flesh, alien parasites grotesquely invade the Earth, turning their hosts into maniacal killers who seek and destroy each other to the bloody death! And yes, it s also a human love story, even though the budding romantics are infested with slimy, tumor-like globules.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Directed by
Yudai Yamaguchi, Jun'ichi Yamamoto
Written by
Junya Kato, Yudai Yamaguchi, Yukihiko Yamaguchi
Produced by
Chikako Nakabayashi, Yukihiko Yamaguchi, Manabu Shinoda
Music by
Tomohide Harada

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Facts

September 23, 2006 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
September 23, 2006
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Action
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Gorn, Badass Normal, Little People Are Surreal +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Meatball Machine?"

Questions about Meatball Machine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Meatball Machine?

fuboTVHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Meatball Machine streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Meatball Machine worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.7).

Is there a sequel to Meatball Machine?

  1. Meatball Machine (2006)
  2. Meatball Machine Kodoku (2017)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Meatball Machine Kodoku (2017).

Will Meatball Machine scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 10 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Meatball Machine?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Meatball Machine in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Meatball Machine use?

GornBadass NormalLittle People Are SurrealCreepy CrossdresserShout-OutBlood KnightEnemy WithinImprobable Weapon UserAsshole VictimVillain Opening SceneAttempted RapeThe Assimilatorand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Gorn, Badass Normal, and Little People Are Surreal.