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Murders at the House of Death

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2019 | 119 min | Mystery, Crime, Horror, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
The mood
Scary, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Yuzuru Hamura is a university student and a fan of mystery novels. Against his will, he was forced to join the school's mystery club. The club is led by Kyosuke Akechi. Meanwhile, Hiruko Kenzaki appears in front of them. She attends the same university and she is also a private detective. These 3 people attend a summer camp and stay at Shijinso pension in the mountains. On their first day there, they must barricade themselves in the pension. The next morning, they discover a murder has taken place in the pension.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hisashi Kimura

  • Ryunosuke KamikiYuzuru Hamura
  • Minami HamabeHiruko Kenzaki
  • Yuki FurukawaHaruya Tatsunami
  • Tokio EmotoKanemitsu Nanamiya
  • Riko FukumotoReika Hoshikawa
  • Eri FuseRin Takagi
  • Shono HayamaAyumu Shindo
  • Tetsuhiro IkedaYuito Kanno
  • Tomoya NakamuraKyosuke Akechi
  • Yui SakumaSumie Nabari