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The Serialist (2013)

Movie 115 min

Mystery

Ippei Akabane (Takaya Kamikawa) is an unpopular novelist. He barely makes ends meet writing serials novels under different pen names. Daigo Kurei (Shinji Takeda) is on death row. He killed four women twelve years ago. During his murdering spree, he sent pictures of his decapitated victims with flower decoration to the police. The murders and photos caused widespread panic in Japan. One day, Ippei is contacted by Daigo from prison. He asks Ippei if he wants to interview him and write his memoirs. Soon, more women are killed in the same grisly manner as the serial murders from twelve years ago. Now, Ippei becomes the prime suspect of the police and Ippei must quickly find the real murderer. Based on the novel "The Serialist" by David Gordon (published by Simon & Schuster; Original edition on March 9, 2010).

Nobuaki Izaki Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 15, 2013
Runtime
115 min
IMDb
tt2656120
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Cast

Shinji Takeda Shinji Takeda Daigo Kurei Takaya Kamikawa Takaya Kamikawa Ippei Akabane Nana Katase Nana Katase Chinatsu Hasegawa Aya Hirayama Aya Hirayama Rina Koike Rina Koike Tomoka Kurotani Tomoka Kurotani Chikako Kaku Chikako Kaku Denden Denden Kazushige Nagashima Kazushige Nagashima Keiko Toda Keiko Toda Katsuo Nakamura Sumie Sasaki Sumie Sasaki Hirotaro Honda Hirotaro Honda Masatô Ibu Masatô Ibu Keiko Takahashi Keiko Takahashi Mami Abe Mami Abe

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Serialist about?
Ippei Akabane (Takaya Kamikawa) is an unpopular novelist. He barely makes ends meet writing serials novels under different pen names. Daigo Kurei (Shinji Takeda) is on death row. He killed four women twelve years ago. During his murdering spree, he sent pictures of his decapitated victims with flower decoration to the police. The murders and photos caused widespread panic in Japan. One day, Ippei is contacted by Daigo from prison. He asks Ippei if he wants to interview him and write his memoirs. Soon, more women are killed in the same grisly manner as the serial murders from twelve years ago. Now, Ippei becomes the prime suspect of the police and Ippei must quickly find the real murderer. Based on the novel "The Serialist" by David Gordon (published by Simon & Schuster; Original edition on March 9, 2010).
Who directed The Serialist?
The Serialist was directed by Nobuaki Izaki.
Who stars in The Serialist?
The Serialist stars Shinji Takeda, Takaya Kamikawa, Nana Katase, Aya Hirayama.
When was The Serialist released?
The Serialist is a 2013 mystery film.
Where can I watch The Serialist?
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