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Inugami

2001·Movie
1h 46min

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Inugami fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Family, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

Akira, a teacher from Tokyo, has just arrived in a small rural town to begin his new job. Soon after arriving, he meets, and begins to fall for, Miki, a papermaker and part of a large and unusual family. When he learns of an ancient legend that the family carries the curse of the Inugami, or Dog God, he brushes it off as silly superstition. After a series of mysterious deaths, however, the townspeople begin to grow restless, and Akira must confront the truth about Miki and her family.
Japanese HorrorCurseRural SettingMysteryPsychological ThrillerFolkloreSupernaturalSlow BurnAtmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Inugami legally?

Inugami is included with a subscription to AMC+ and Shudder in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Inugami worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inugami rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Inugami?

1 h 46 min

Inugami runs 1 h 46 min.

What language is Inugami in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Inugami?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Inugami in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.