Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) movie poster

Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)

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ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 78% (RT: 78%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 7m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (694 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Cast
Tomorowo Taguchi as Salaryman
Shinya Tsukamoto as Metal Fetishist
Kei Fujiwara as Girlfriend
Nobu Kanaoka as Woman in Glasses
Naomasa Musaka as Doctor
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 694 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 78%.
Overview
A "metal fetishist", driven mad by the maggots wriggling in the wound he's made to embed metal into his flesh, runs out into the night and is accidentally run down by a Japanese businessman and his girlfriend. The pair dispose of the corpse in hopes of quietly moving on with their lives. However, the businessman soon finds that he is now plagued by a vicious curse that transforms his flesh into iron. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Tetsuo: The Iron Man, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Tetsuo: The Iron Man was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated horror films of 1989 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Tetsuo: The Iron Man is a 1989 horror, science fiction film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. A "metal fetishist", driven mad by the maggots wriggling in the wound he's made to embed metal into his flesh, runs out into the night and is accidentally run down by a Japanese businessman and his girlfriend. The pair dispose of the corpse in hopes of quietly moving on with their lives.

However, the businessman soon finds that he is now plagued by a vicious curse that transforms his flesh into iron. The film has been rated by 694 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, Tetsuo: The Iron Man delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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