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Wicked City
Wicked City
妖獣都市
1987 ·82 min ·Japan · 18+
6.7
IMDb 6.7 КП 6.7
Animation, Fantasy, Horror
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
📖 Based on the novel «Wicked City» byHideyuki Kikuchi
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A peace treaty between the Earth and the Black World, a parallel universe of demons, is coming to an end. Two cops, Taki, a human male, and Maki, a female demon, are assigned to protect a diplomat who will help secure another treaty. A radical group of demons from the Black World are out to assassinate the diplomat and prevent the treaty; only the bond that forms between the two cops can save the Earth from destruction.

Yûsaku Yara
Actor
Toshiko Fujita
Actor
Ichirô Nagai
Actor

Wicked City (1987) is widely regarded as a quintessential 80s dark fantasy, praised for its unique aesthetic, atmospheric depth, and bold fusion of horror and eroticism. While some viewers criticize its narrative simplicity or lack of originality, most agree it serves as a highly effective, stylized cult classic for its specific target audience.

Production The film features a distinct 80s visual style characterized by clean lines, muted colors, and highly detailed, moody backgrounds.
Emotion The aesthetic integration of body horror and graphic splatter is executed with artistic intention rather than mere shock value.
Runtime The short runtime is effective at maintaining tension and preventing the story from becoming tedious or filler-heavy.
Screenplay The narrative is divisive; some appreciate the tight structure and unexpected twists, while others find the plot predictable and lacking in originality.
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