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Zoo

2005 · 119 min · Director: Masaki Adachi, Hiroshi Ando, Jumpei Mizusaki, Komiya Masatetsu, Ryu Kaneda

Zoo (2005) is a horror film, directed by Masaki Adachi. It stars Patrick Harlan and Yui Ichikawa. The 119-minute film holds an audience score of 6/10.

What Zoo Is About

This 2005 Japanese anthology takes five stories by the writer Otsuichi and gives each to a different director, four in live action and one animated. In the title piece a woman’s death is told under strange conditions; in Kazari and Yoko twin sisters are treated in opposite ways; in Seven Rooms two siblings find themselves shut in; in When the Sun Shines a survivor is taught something about living and dying; and in So Far a mother and father lose the ability to see each other. Otsuichi wrote the scripts himself, and his horror is built far more out of loss and pain than out of violence, which is where the collection takes its tone from.

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What is Zoo about?

This 2005 Japanese anthology takes five stories by the writer Otsuichi and gives each to a different director, four in live action and one animated. In the title piece a woman’s death is told under strange conditions; in Kazari and Yoko twin sisters are treated in opposite ways; in Seven Rooms two siblings find themselves shut in; in When the Sun Shines a survivor is taught something about living and dying; and in So Far a mother and father lose the ability to see each other.

Where can I watch Zoo?

Zoo isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Zoo?

Zoo runs for 119 minutes (1h 59m).

When did Zoo come out?

Zoo was released in 2005.

Who directed Zoo?

Zoo was directed by Masaki Adachi, Hiroshi Ando, Jumpei Mizusaki, Komiya Masatetsu and Ryu Kaneda.

Who stars in Zoo?

Zoo stars Patrick Harlan, Yui Ichikawa, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Ryoko Kobayashi.

What is Zoo's rating?

Zoo holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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