Battle of Memories

Battle of Memories

Directed by Leste Chen

Produced by Huayi Brothers Pictures

2017120 min6.7 / 10

A dark, cerebral sci-fi thriller that explores identity and consciousness through the nightmare scenario of accidentally inhabiting a killer's mind.

A man becomes involved in a memory manipulation operation to try and regain lost memories. He thinks the exercise may help repair his failed marriage, but accidentally ends up with the mind of a serial killer.

Questions people ask

  • Is Battle of Memories scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.

  • Is Battle of Memories sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does Battle of Memories end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Battle of Memories easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Battle of Memories violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise67

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Battle of Memories

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Battle of Memories

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Battle of Memories, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Battle of Memories, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Battle of Memories, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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