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Marebito

2004Movie1 h 32 min

Horror
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic506.2Rotten Tomatoes36%50%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic506.2Rotten Tomatoes36%50%

Summary

A fear-obsessed freelance cameraman investigates an urban legend involving mysterious spirits that haunt the subways of Tokyo.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

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

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Takashi Shimizu
Written by
Chiaki J. Konaka
Music by
Toshiyuki Takine

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Facts

May 22, 2004 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 22, 2004
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Wild Child, Our Ghosts Are Different, Shout-Out +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Marebito?"

Questions about Marebito

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marebito?

KanopyFandango at Home Free

In the United States, Marebito is free with ads on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Marebito worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (43).

Will Marebito scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Marebito?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Marebito in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Marebito use?

Wild ChildOur Ghosts Are DifferentShout-OutOne-Letter NameHikikomoriEerie Pale-Skinned BrunetteInner MonologueUrban FantasyFan DisserviceKiss of the VampireThe VoicelessSnuff Filmand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Wild Child, Our Ghosts Are Different, and Shout-Out.