This master of shock, horror, and otherwise oddball characters lets us all know hes not done with the crazy. Lesson of the evil prologue opening chapter region 3 dvd non usa region english subtitled japanese mini tv series a. Various formats from 240p to 720p hd or even 1080p. April 4th, 20 wide, released as aku no kyoten running time. On march 6th, it was revealed that kishi yusukes mystery novel aku no kyoten will get a liveaction movie adaptation, starring actor ito hideaki. Ito hideaki, nakagoshi noriko, takaoka saki, iwamatsu ryo, fumio nomoto. In takashi miikes lesson of evil there is a 90 minute, gruesome, high school slasher flick fighting to get out but unfortunately as it clocks in at just over 2 hours the slow turn. Nov 10, 2012 actor hideaki ito was praised for his role in the japanese drama umizaru. The novel aku no kyoten is a hit novel which sold a total of over 300,000 copies. Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, tv and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. The full trailer for miike takashis upcoming liveaction adaptation of kishi yusukes mystery novel aku no kyoten the lesson of evil starring ito hideaki was recently released on its official website.
When lesson of the evil released, many people in japan who went to see the movie were surprised and disturbed at the extreme change hideaki itos character was from the previous drama. Adapted from yusuke kishis horror novel, aku no kyoten, a commentary on tough high school life and dark. Please note that number of personal lists displayed might be different from the total number of personal lists this movie is in. Aku no kyouten movie watch korean drama online, korean. Mar 28, 2014 adapted from yusuke kishis horror novel, aku no kyoten, a commentary on tough high school life and dark studentteacher relationships, with plenty of black humour, absurd violence, and a. Mar 01, 2017 the bravados classic western, full movie, gregory peck, english free full western films duration. Top 2012 movies at the worldwide box office rank 101200 173. Yusuke kishis bestselling horror thriller is brought to life by cult director takashi miike and young actor hideaki ito, as a teacher out of hell in. Aku no kyoten 2012 free download rare movies cinema of the. Amidst excited members, oshima left soon after the movie began playing. On november 9th, miike takashis liveaction adaptation of kishi yusukes mystery novel aku no kyoten the lesson of evil starring ito hideaki screened as the opening movie in the main competition of the 7th international rome film festival in italy. Follows high school teacher seiji hasumis background history and in the process depicts the horror inherent in daily life. We know its hasumi, we know hes off his rocker, but his full blown sociopathic outbreak is kept infuriatingly quiet for far too long. The central theme of the film is pretty interesting but the execution is not too tight.
But beneath his charming facade lies a psychopath who manipulates people. I do not have a broad enough vocabulary to discuss the more technical aspects of production, so ill leave it at simply the colours that seem to set the temper the film. A seinen manga under the same name, illustrated by eiji karasuyama, was also released in 2012 by kodansha in good. Nov 05, 20 aku no kyoten, aka lesson of evil, is a pure takashi miike film. Takashi miike one of japans most biggest horror movie guru is finally back with.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Reiji kikukawa, who has a strong sense of justice, graduated from the police academy with the lowest score ever. Seiji hasumi 32 is an instructor at shinko academy, a private high school. Dvd release of the spinoff drama of the film aku no kyoten lesson of the evil directed by takashi miike. He is a model teacher, extremely popular with the students and well respected by the faculty and the pta. Lesson of the evil aku no kyoten 2012 rotten tomatoes. The two can be seen carrying buckets full of human blood, bones, and organs somewhere, giving off the notion that they committed numerous. The drama is built up steadily, and as the pieces start to come together and characters are developed and expanded upon, you really start to feel like the stakes could hardly be any higher. Let me make clear that i have no problem with movie violence if it serves the story and is done creatively. Aku no kyouten appears unique at first, but alltoofamiliar, as well. Im a big fan of battle royale, also a very violent movie involving japanese school kids.
Kishi yusukes mystery novel aku no kyoten to get movie. It is an adaptation of yusuke kishis 2010 novel of the same name. High school teacher seiji hasumi hideaki ito is the most popular teacher at his school with an attractive smile. Lesson of the evil aku no kyoten movie trailer, news. Lesson of the evil aku no kyoten high school teacher seiji hasumi hideaki ito is the most popular teacher at his high school.
Sep 04, 2019 first love 2019 official us movie trailer takashi miike film plot synopsis. May 12, 2014 lesson of the evil screened at the 2014 stanley film festival in estes park, colorado, which may have been a questionable programming choice given the locations proximity both to littleton, where the columbine high school shooting took place in 1999, and to aurora, where 12 people were killed in a 2012 movie theater shooting. The novel was released in july 2010, and as soon as it was released, it grabbed a huge amount of attention. He becomes a police constable, but is suddenly fired by the police chief due. Lesson of evil aku no kyoten, also lesson of the evil, seen at the rome international film festival. Thor heyerdahl, filmmaker and noted norwegian ethnographer, travels this time to easter island, located in polynesia. The difference is, in br the violence serves the story and in lesson of the evil its the other way around, at least for the second half of the. Anyone who thought takashi miike had gone soft or mainstream because of assassins gets his answer right here.
Adapted from yusuke kishis horror novel, aku no kyoten, a commentary on tough high school life and dark studentteacher relationships, with. While im sure his court room movie ace attorney, and the ninja kids actioner were fine outputs, lesson of the evil is a return to form for a man who proves he hasnt lost a bit of his step. He used to be successful bussinesman in america, but returns to japan to be high school teacher. Aku no kyoten known in english as lesson of the evil, is a 2012 japanese slasher film directed. Theres no limit to miikes versatility and quick production times, out of the water again with its new movie. The movie slips on a technicolor dreamcoat splattered with blood and muscle tissue. No ability to emulate with his fellow humanity, smart, disrespectful of all human life and value unless it serves his amusement. Latest headlines watchmen series premiere is hbos mostwatched debut on digital platforms since westworld 21 october 2019 the wrap. Oshima yuko leaves the theater right after aku no kyoten starts playing, i dont like this movie a special akb48membersonly screening of the movie aku no kyoten, starring actor ito hideaki, took place in town on the 18th, and 38 members, including oshima yuko, kashiwagi yuki, and akimoto sayaka, viewed the movie. The films prime character is seiji hasumi hideaki ito. The two can be seen carrying buckets full of human blood, bones, and organs somewhere, giving off the notion that they committed numerous murders. Watch and download lesson of the evil with english sub in high quality.
No explicit spoilers, but details hint at the vibe and cohesion of the plot. At an elite school in japan, the new english teacher wins the affection of nearly everyone with his charm until his reputation takes a chaotic dive following an extreme reaction to a troublesome parent. The teenagers who go there do stupid things they fight, and try to deal with their hormonal awakening under the watchful eye of a faculty that does its best to maintain order. In the hallowed halls of shinkou academy machida high, no one is more capable and beloved than the charismatic and handsome teacher seiji hasumi, who is always willing to go the extra mile for his students. A popular high school teacher concocts an extreme plan to deal with. Lesson of the evil 2012 lesson of the evil 2012 lesson of the evil 2012. Movie plot ending explained lesson of the evil a pretty badass japanese movie.
Ito hideaki to star as psychopathic teacher in aku no kyoten movie. Nov 22, 2014 english teacher hasumi seiji is popular among students for being smart, handsome, cool and bright. The film is the prolific auteur, takashi miike, at his most fun and anarchic, a noirtinged yakuza film blending genres in the story of a young boxer and a call girl, who fall passionately in love while getting innocently caught up in a drugsmuggling scheme over the course of one night in tokyo. High school teacher hasumi seiji is the most popular teacher at his school with an attractive.
But whether its shocking his audience with stomachturning twists like in audition. Seiji is a harvard university mba graduate with prior work experience in u. Actor hideaki ito was praised for his role in the japanese drama umizaru. Aku no kyoten is about an extremely popular high school teacher named hasumi seiji ito, whose students often call him by his nickname hasumin. Unit 731 thumbs up for the best highschool movie ever made. I live in the same area as the location of one of the united states mass school shootings of the past 20 years. Apr 11, 2014 its so gratifying to see takashi miike returning to his chaotic roots that helped make him such a beloved auteur. May 30, 20 watch aku no kyouten movie online english subtitle full episodes for free. If you have seen more of miike, you kind of know what to expect but the man does jump from genre to genre. Japanese movie poster for lesson of the evil takashi miike.
Everyone in class,slaughtered a popular high school teacher concocts an extreme plan to deal with the rise of bullying and bad behavior among the student body. This is one of the reasons why the movie became so popular during its release. The lesson of evil aku no kyoten releases full trailer. Adapted from yusuke kishis horror novel, aku no kyoten, a commentary on tough high school life and dark studentteacher relationships, with plenty of black humour, absurd violence, and a. Together with his crew of archaeologists, he explores the local culture. Ausfuhrliche filmbeschreibung worum geht es bei aku no kyoten. Lesson of the evil aku no kyoten photos view all photos 5 movie info.