Tetsuo II: Body Hammer

R

Released Aug 15, 1997

1h 21m

Sci-Fi

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Psycho skinheads abduct the son of a man (Tomorowo Taguchi) who transforms himself into a hideous killing machine.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Those who see it are not likely to forget it, and its images will linger as a warning of post-apocalyptic urban critical mass.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Anton Bitel

Eye for Film

an almost conventional Oedipal storyline - but Tsukamoto's preoccupations with meta(l)morphosis, body horror and unchecked masculinity remain firmly in place, as does the writer/director's way with outrageous images and ideas.

Jun 27, 2012

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 0/5

Oct 9, 2005

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Aaron Hillis

Premiere Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Aug 23, 2003

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Daniel C. M

Much better than the first, and definitly the one i would rather pick to watch when available, it actually has a storyline unlike the first, and it's very good. The pratical effects are just as amazing as the first and never lets it down.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Becca S

A sequel that isn't quite as amazing or iconic as its predecessor, but it brings some interesting new concepts to the series that keeps it fresh

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/06/23

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Audience Member

Superior to the original in many ways IMO, though it doesn't have such great no-budget visuals. The narrative is MUCH easier to follow in Tsukamoto's second go at the cyberpunk story. It's also a little more clear that he's having a dig at a bunch of techno-fascists he sees as present in Japanese society.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

3.2/5 Tetstuo II has a lot of themes that combine very well into the insanity that ensues, but the production and the final package as a whole leaves a lot to be desired in comparison to the insane experience the original offered.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

I'd much rather watch the 89 classic!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Shin'ya Tsukamoto

Director

Tomorowo Taguchi

Taniguchi Tomoo

Nobu Kanaoka

Kana

Shin'ya Tsukamoto

Yatsu (The Guy)

Keinosuke Tomioka

Minori

Kim Su-jin

Taniguchi's Father

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Synopsis

Psycho skinheads abduct the son of a man (Tomorowo Taguchi) who transforms himself into a hideous killing machine.

Director: Shin'ya Tsukamoto
Producer: Shin'ya Tsukamoto
Screenwriter: Shin'ya Tsukamoto
Distributor: Manga Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 2, 2020
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1), 35mm

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