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Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family

2009Movie1 h 35 min

HorrorMystery
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A tense, eerie horror movie about family and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Canadian filmmaker Veronica Addison, who makes documentaries on family issues around the world, closely follows a very large family in Japan. Although they appear cheerful on the surface, the family has many problems...

Feels like

  • Mockumentary Thriller
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Family Secrets
  • Social Critique
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Slow Burn Mystery
  • Found Footage Style
  • Unreliable Narration
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Dark Comedy Elements

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Toshikazu Nagae
Produced by
Toshikazu Nagae
Music by
Kenji Wang

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 11, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 11, 2009
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family?"

Questions about Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family a sequel?

  1. Banned from Broadcast (2003)
  2. Banned from Broadcast 2: The Cursed Large Family (2003)
  3. Banned from Broadcast 3: Stalker Hell Chapter (2004)
  4. Banned from Broadcast 4: Troublesome Neighbor Terror (2005)
  5. Banned from Broadcast 5: Poet's Village (2006)
  6. Banned from Broadcast 6: Death Limit (2008)
  7. Banned from Broadcast: The Movie - 68 Days with Vengeance Enforcer (2008)
  8. Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family (2009)
  9. Banned from Broadcast: The Movie - Brainwashed - The Evil Image of Iron (2014)
  10. Banned from Broadcast 7: The Restaurant with Circumstances (2017)
  11. Banned from Broadcast: My Three Wives (2026)

Yes: it's movie 8 of 11 in its series, after Banned from Broadcast: The Movie - 68 Days with Vengeance Enforcer (2008) and before Banned from Broadcast: The Movie - Brainwashed - The Evil Image of Iron (2014).

Will Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Can I half-watch Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for ambiguity.

Is Banned from Broadcast: The Movie—Saiko! The Large Family in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.