Vampire Island
彼岸島
Synopsis
Higanjima is an eerie island occupied by vampires, from where none has ever come back alive. When teenager Akira hears that his missing brother has been seen in the island, he decides to investigate with several friends.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Tae-gyun
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsuya Oishi
- Original Title
- 彼岸島
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Tae-gyun
Tetsuya Oishi, Kôji Matsumoto
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Tae-gyun
Director
Tetsuya Oishi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vampire Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vampire Island about?
Higanjima is an eerie island occupied by vampires, from where none has ever come back alive. When teenager Akira hears that his missing brother has been seen in the island, he decides to investigate with several friends.
Who directed Vampire Island?
Vampire Island was directed by Kim Tae-gyun.
Who stars in Vampire Island?
The principal cast of Vampire Island includes Dai Watanabe, Terri Doty, Asami Mizukawa, Koji Yamamoto, Miori Takimoto.
When was Vampire Island released and how long is it?
Vampire Island was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Is Vampire Island based on a book or true story?
Vampire Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kôji Matsumoto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vampire Island?
Vampire Island holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).