Yakuza Apocalypse
Seen it?2015 | 115 min | Action, Horror, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and action fans. If you loved Grindhouse, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When young protege Akira Kageyama is bitten by his dying vampire boss, Genyo Kamiura, he must get used to his new powers before seeking revenge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$13K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Takashi Miike
- Hayato IchiharaAkira Kageyama
- Riko NarumiKyoko
- Lily FrankyGenyo motherfucking Kamiura
- Reiko TakashimaSosuke Zenba
- Sho AoyagiYakuza bitchboy
- Yayan RuhianMad Dog
- Kiyohiko ShibukawaHideaki Aratetsu
- Mio YukiVampire High School Student
- Pierre TakiYukio Rakan
- DendenOld Yakuza