1993 / 63m - Japan
Horror
2.0*/5.0*
Tokyo Babylon 1999 poster

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February 12, 2022

2.0*/5.0*

Tokyo Babylon is a familiar franchise, but I never actually read or watched anything from it. It's one of those titles that was around during my early years of manga/anime discovery, I just never got around to it. A live-action spin-off probably isn't the best place to start, but it crossed my path, so I figured I'd just give it a go.

Subaru is investigating the death of his enemy Kaneyama. Before he died, Kaneyama taught a group of seven girls how to use the black arts, so they could take revenge on the people they hated. Subaru tries to stop them, but they don't appreciate his mingling, and they put a curse on Subaru.

These early 90s Japanese horror films offer a sneak peek of what was to come, but they lack refinement and their low production values are a serious blow to the overall enjoyment. There are some freaky moments, but it's mostly just bad acting, poor visual effects and a lame plot. Short and well-paced, but far from great.