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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yōichi Nishiyama, Takumi Kimizuka
- Screenplay & Story
- Junji Ito, Takumi Kimizuka
- Original Score
- Yuichi Kishino
- Original Title
- 戦慄の旋律
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Directors Company, Kansai Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yōichi Nishiyama, Takumi Kimizuka
Junji Ito, Takumi Kimizuka
Yuichi Kishino
Sho Kimikuza
Kouji Shiina
Ryûji Ikoma, Takehiko Tanaka, Taizô Nishihata, MerMade, Takashi Ikoma
Department Leadership Roster
Yōichi Nishiyama
Director
Takumi Kimizuka
Director
Takumi Kimizuka
Writer
Sho Kimikuza
Director of Photography
Ryûji Ikoma
Producer
Takehiko Tanaka
Producer
Taizô Nishihata
Producer
Yuichi Kishino
Original Music Composer
MerMade
Producer
Takashi Ikoma
Producer
Kouji Shiina
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fearsome Melody.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fearsome Melody
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fearsome Melody about?
A haunted melody, a used record one must possess. At any cost. Adapted from Junji Ito's short story Used Record.
Who directed The Fearsome Melody?
The Fearsome Melody was directed by Yōichi Nishiyama, Takumi Kimizuka.
Who stars in The Fearsome Melody?
The principal cast of The Fearsome Melody includes Yoriko Doguchi, Higa Hitomi, Natsuko Akiyama, Genta Jō, Kentarō Hayashi.
When was The Fearsome Melody released and how long is it?
The Fearsome Melody was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fearsome Melody?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fearsome Melody was composed by Yuichi Kishino.
Is The Fearsome Melody based on a book or true story?
The Fearsome Melody is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Junji Ito".