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4.9 / 10(19 votes)IMDb20101h 39mJapan

Loups=Garous

ルー=ガルー 忌避すべき狼

“Someone Is Killing The Children”

Synopsis

Virtual reality. Murder. Werewolves. And teen girls! In a future where nothing is as it seems, can old legends come true? In the near future, humans will communicate almost exclusively through monitors, making real interaction a rarefied and weak occurrence for those living in a near totalitarian society. In this new world of communication, children are only allowed to interact personally on school grounds. So when a serial killer starts slaughtering junior high children the communication routes go under further surveillance. And despite all the safeguards put in place to avoid physical interaction, the killer's latest victim turns out to have been in contact with three young girls: Tsuzki Mio, a certified prodigy; Matsuno Hatsuki, a quiet but opinionated classmate; and Kouno Ayumi, her best friend. And as the girls get caught up in trying to quell curiosity under such terrorist scrutiny, Hatsuki learns that there is much more than meets the eye of their monitored communications.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 28, 2016

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Junichi Fujisaku
Screenplay & Story
Midori Goto, Sayaka Harada
Original Title
ルー=ガルー 忌避すべき狼
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 39m
Production Studios
Production I.G, Trans Arts, Toei Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Junichi Fujisaku

Screenplay & Story

Midori Goto, Sayaka Harada, Natsuhiko Kyogoku

Director of Photography

Tsuyoshi Shimura

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Natsuhiko Kyogoku

Department Leadership Roster

Junichi Fujisaku

Director

Tsuyoshi Shimura

Director of Photography

Midori Goto

Screenplay

Sayaka Harada

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Loups=Garous.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loups=Garous

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Loups=Garous about?

Virtual reality. Murder. Werewolves. And teen girls! In a future where nothing is as it seems, can old legends come true? In the near future, humans will communicate almost exclusively through monitors, making real interaction a rarefied and weak occurrence for those living in a near totalitarian society. In this new world of communication, children are only allowed to interact personally on school grounds. So when a serial killer starts slaughtering junior high children the communication routes go under further surveillance. And despite all the safeguards put in place to avoid physical interaction, the killer's latest victim turns out to have been in contact with three young girls: Tsuzki Mio, a certified prodigy; Matsuno Hatsuki, a quiet but opinionated classmate; and Kouno Ayumi, her best friend. And as the girls get caught up in trying to quell curiosity under such terrorist scrutiny, Hatsuki learns that there is much more than meets the eye of their monitored communications.

Who directed Loups=Garous?

Loups=Garous was directed by Junichi Fujisaku.

Who stars in Loups=Garous?

The principal cast of Loups=Garous includes Kanae Oki, Hiromi Igarashi, Marina Inoue, Miyuki Sawashiro, Kana Uetake.

When was Loups=Garous released and how long is it?

Loups=Garous was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

Is Loups=Garous based on a book or true story?

Loups=Garous is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Natsuhiko Kyogoku".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Loups=Garous?

Loups=Garous holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.