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School Day of the Dead

2000Movie1 h 40 min

DramaMystery
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7

A gripping, tense drama movie about mystery and the mind.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Some students decide to set up a play written by one of their classmates, who has commited suicide. The play is based on a tragic and mysterious legend about a love affair between two teachers at the school long ago. Some girls then accidentally stumble over some information about the legend, and the girl who commited suicide. Shortly after, the girls start turning up dead in seeming accidents.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror
  • School Mystery
  • Suicide
  • Tragic Legend
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Intrigue & Suspense
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Unsettling
  • Character-Driven

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Tetsuo Shinohara
Written by
Jirō Akagawa, Teruo Abe, Tamami Yamada
Produced by
Yasushi Tsuge
Music by
Hajime Mizoguchi

Everyone

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Facts

August 5, 2000 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 5, 2000
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream School Day of the Dead?"

Questions about School Day of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream School Day of the Dead?

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

Is School Day of the Dead worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 4.7).

Will I feel good after watching School Day of the Dead?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will School Day of the Dead scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is School Day of the Dead in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.