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Memoirs of a Murderer

2017·Movie
1h 58min
72
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The movie begins in the year 1995 where there were 5 peculiar murder cases. The murderer would always get someone close to the victim to witness how he would strangle the victim from behind with a rope but he would let the witnesses go and speak to the media on how the murders happened. Ito plays the role of Makimura, the police detective who was in charge of investigating the serial murders but failed to catch the cunning murderer and his respected superior ended up being killed as well. 22 years later in 2017 when the case is nearing its statute of limitations, a man named Sonezaki claims to be the culprit for the 1995 murders and even publishes a book titled "Watashi ga satsujinhan desu" to talk about the cases. Despite the disgust towards Sonezaki's actions, the intensive attention showered on him via the media and SNS makes him become the talk of town.
Serial KillerStatute of LimitationsMedia FrenzyPsychological ThrillerMysteryCrimeJapanese CinemaIntrigue

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Is Memoirs of a Murderer worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Memoirs of a Murderer rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Memoirs of a Murderer?

1 h 58 min

Memoirs of a Murderer runs 1 h 58 min.

What language is Memoirs of a Murderer in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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What tropes does Memoirs of a Murderer use?

Wham LineScars Are ForeverLogo JokeFive-Second ForeshadowingMagic Plastic SurgeryDark and Troubled PastForced to WatchVillain with Good PublicityStart of DarknessNever Trust a TrailerGood All AlongDesperately Looking for a Purpose in Lifeand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Memoirs of a Murderer, including Wham Line, Scars Are Forever, Logo Joke.