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The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia

2007·Movie
1h 43min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
IMDb5.9

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The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6

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About

A freelance writer is given a bizarre assignment by the sexy editor of "Black Book Monthly": find a bug with the power to bring humans back from the dead, in order to report on the afterlife. With his trusty companion Endo in tow, he sets off on a quest for the elusive insect and along the way meets the mysterious Sayoko, a former dominatrix and habitual wrist-cutter who delights in rubbing wasabi into her wounds.
Japanese Absurdist CinemaSurreal QuestDarkly HumorousPsychological OddityExistential ThemesEccentric CharactersSocial CommentaryUnconventional NarrativeVisually Striking

Crew

Directed by:
Satoshi Miki
Written by:
Satoshi Miki
Produced by:
Tetsuji Hayashi, Norihisa Harada
Composed by:
Osamu Sakaguchi

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia rated?

NuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia?

1 h 43 min

The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.