Tetsuo II: Body Hammer
Seen it?1992 | 81 min | Science Fiction, Horror, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Blade Runner 2049 or 10 Cloverfield Lane, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A Japanese salaryman finds his body transforming into a weapon through sheer rage after his son is kidnapped by a gang of violent thugs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3K worldwide on a $125K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto
- Tomorowo TaguchiTaniguchi Tomoo
- Shinya TsukamotoYatsu - The Guy
- Nobu KanaokaKana
- Kim Soo-jinTaniguchi's Father
- Hideaki TezukaBig Skinhead
- Tomoo AsadaYoung Skinhead
- IwataTaniguchi's Mother
- Keinosuke TomiokaMinori
- Torauemon UtazawaMad Scientist