Uzumaki

Uzumaki

Out of this world.

Directed by Higuchinsky

Produced by Space Shower TV, Omega Micott

200090 min5.9 / 10

A surreal, visually stunning descent into cosmic horror where an entire village is consumed by an inexplicable obsession with spirals, blending body horror with existential dread.

The inhabitants of a small Japanese town become increasingly obsessed with and tormented by spirals.

Questions people ask

  • Is Uzumaki scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.

  • Does Uzumaki end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Uzumaki easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Uzumaki sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Uzumaki one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.

  • Is Uzumaki 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.

29/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Uzumaki, and what each one shares →

Like Uzumaki

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Uzumaki

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Uzumaki, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Uzumaki, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Uzumaki, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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