Eyes of the Spider

Eyes of the Spider

Emptiness isn't misery.

Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Produced by Daiei Film

199883 min6.8 / 10

A dark, existentially weighted crime drama about a man hollowed by grief and revenge, exploring the void between violence and the mundane.

After killing the man he believes murdered his daughter, a white-collar worker returns to his mundane life, until he's approached by a man offering a mysterious job opportunity.

Questions people ask

  • Is Eyes of the Spider sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Eyes of the Spider end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Eyes of the Spider scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Eyes of the Spider violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Eyes of the Spider easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% 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.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity39

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Eyes of the Spider

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Eyes of the Spider

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Eyes of the Spider, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Eyes of the Spider, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Eyes of the Spider, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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