The Sylvian Experiments
恐怖
“Something has gone very wrong.”
Synopsis
Dr. Hattori and her husband watch footage of brain surgery experiments with Manchurian, Russian and Japanese guinea pigs that had been found in the basement of a wrecked hospital. Out of the blue, there is a white light and when they look back, they see they children Ota Miyuki and Kaori staring at the light. Years later, Miyuki vanishes from the Tama Medical University Hospital and her sister Kaori, Miyuki's boyfriend Motojima and detective Hirasawa are seeking her. However, Miyuki and the teenagers Kazochi, Takumi, Hattori and Rieko have been submitted to a nightmarish experiment by Dr. Hattori and her team with tragic results.
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Mina Fujii
Kaori Ota
Yuri Nakamura
太田みゆき（Miyuki Ota）
Nagisa Katahira
Etsuko Mayima
Yoichiro Saito
Hatori
Kimika Yoshino
Hisae
Tomohiro Kaku
Kazushi
Yoko Chosokabe
Masami
Momoko Hatano
Rieko
Ryôta Matsushima
Takumi
Choei Takahashi
Detective Hirasawa
Sora Tôma
Kenichi Takitoh
Haruna Tanaka
Rio Sasaki
Keiko Awazu
Shinichi Nagai
Nuts Tanahashi
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Takahashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Takahashi
- Original Score
- Hiroyuki Nagashima
- Original Title
- 恐怖
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Entertainment Farm, DWANGO CONTENTS, Geneon Universal Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Takahashi
Hiroshi Takahashi
Hiroyuki Nagashima
Akiko Serizawa
Yasushi Kotani, Tomoyuki Hara, Hiroyuki Hayashi, Kazuhiro Ohta, Takashige Ichise
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Takahashi
Screenplay
Akiko Serizawa
Director of Photography
Hiroyuki Nagashima
Original Music Composer
Takashige Ichise
Producer
Hiroshi Takahashi
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sylvian Experiments.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sylvian Experiments
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sylvian Experiments about?
Dr. Hattori and her husband watch footage of brain surgery experiments with Manchurian, Russian and Japanese guinea pigs that had been found in the basement of a wrecked hospital. Out of the blue, there is a white light and when they look back, they see they children Ota Miyuki and Kaori staring at the light. Years later, Miyuki vanishes from the Tama Medical University Hospital and her sister Kaori, Miyuki's boyfriend Motojima and detective Hirasawa are seeking her. However, Miyuki and the teenagers Kazochi, Takumi, Hattori and Rieko have been submitted to a nightmarish experiment by Dr. Hattori and her team with tragic results.
Who directed The Sylvian Experiments?
The Sylvian Experiments was directed by Hiroshi Takahashi.
Who stars in The Sylvian Experiments?
The principal cast of The Sylvian Experiments includes Mina Fujii, Yuri Nakamura, Nagisa Katahira, Yoichiro Saito, Kimika Yoshino.
When was The Sylvian Experiments released and how long is it?
The Sylvian Experiments was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sylvian Experiments?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sylvian Experiments was composed by Hiroyuki Nagashima.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sylvian Experiments?
The Sylvian Experiments holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).