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3.9 / 10(8 votes)IMDb20051h 17mJapan

Dead Waves

死霊波

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Synopsis

When a television producer visits the home of a brother and sister to interview them for his series on paranormal phenomena, what first appears to be a simple case of psychopathology turns into a full-blown epidemic of demonic manifestation. To his horror he realizes that he is not only a witness to the blossoming insanity, filming each scream and horrific expression, but that he and his technology have been intricately tied to the cause and conduit of its spread…

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Yôichirô Hayama
Screenplay & Story
Kayo Kanô, Yôichirô Hayama
Original Title
死霊波
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 17m
Production Studios
Pony Canyon, Nippan Group Holdings

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Yôichirô Hayama

Screenplay & Story

Kayo Kanô, Yôichirô Hayama

Director of Photography

Masato Nakao

Department Leadership Roster

Yôichirô Hayama

Director

Kayo Kanô

Screenplay

Masato Nakao

Director of Photography

Yôichirô Hayama

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dead Waves.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Waves

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

What is Dead Waves about?

When a television producer visits the home of a brother and sister to interview them for his series on paranormal phenomena, what first appears to be a simple case of psychopathology turns into a full-blown epidemic of demonic manifestation. To his horror he realizes that he is not only a witness to the blossoming insanity, filming each scream and horrific expression, but that he and his technology have been intricately tied to the cause and conduit of its spread…

Who directed Dead Waves?

Dead Waves was directed by Yôichirô Hayama.

Who stars in Dead Waves?

The principal cast of Dead Waves includes Akiko Esaki, Kanji Furutachi, Miho Hirata, Shihori Kanjiya, Asuka Kurosawa.

When was Dead Waves released and how long is it?

Dead Waves was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.