Rampo (1994)

Original title

RAMPO　奥山バージョン

Directed by

Rintarō Mayuzumi

Genre

mystery film

Country

Japan

Runtime

1h 40m

Rated

R15+

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 6 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film is about a detective who investigates a series of strange events. The story mixes reality and fantasy in a way that feels like a dream.

atmosphericsurrealmoodymysteriousslow-burndreamlikeunsettlingvisually lush

What happens

Rampo (Japanese: らんぽ, Hepburn: Ranpo) is a 1994 Japanese film based on the stories of Edogawa Rampo. It was released in the United States by The Samuel Goldwyn Company as The Mystery of Rampo. Originally shot by Rintaro Mayuzumi, the director had a falling out with producer Okuyama who then reshot much of the film and added many of the surreal elements. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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