Oshikiri
押切 OSHIKIRI
Synopsis
Oshikiri is a loner who has bad memories of his childhood and his grandfather, a brilliant scientist. He returns to his grandfather's mansion to try to remember what really happened to him. He finds a portal to a parallel universe, which his grandfather had originally discovered. From this portal comes his doppelganger dressed in a cloak and gas mask, who kills his fellow students with an ancient axe.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zenboku Sato
- Screenplay & Story
- Junji Ito, Zenboku Sato
- Original Score
- Zuntata
- Original Title
- 押切 OSHIKIRI
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zenboku Sato
Junji Ito, Zenboku Sato
Zuntata
Kazuhiko Saito
Department Leadership Roster
Zenboku Sato
Director
Zenboku Sato
Writer
Kazuhiko Saito
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oshikiri
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What is Oshikiri about?
Oshikiri is a loner who has bad memories of his childhood and his grandfather, a brilliant scientist. He returns to his grandfather's mansion to try to remember what really happened to him. He finds a portal to a parallel universe, which his grandfather had originally discovered. From this portal comes his doppelganger dressed in a cloak and gas mask, who kills his fellow students with an ancient axe.
Who directed Oshikiri?
Oshikiri was directed by Zenboku Sato.
Who stars in Oshikiri?
The principal cast of Oshikiri includes Hidenori Tokuyama, Eriko Hatsune, Hideyo Amamoto, Daisuke Honda, Tomorowo Taguchi.
When was Oshikiri released and how long is it?
Oshikiri was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Oshikiri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oshikiri was composed by Zuntata.
Is Oshikiri based on a book or true story?
Oshikiri is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Junji Ito".