The Serialist movie poster

The Serialist

June 15, 2013 1h 55m

Originally released in 2013. The Serialist is a mystery film. directed by Nobuaki Izaki.

Starring Shinji Takeda, Takaya Kamikawa, and Nana Katase

Synopsis

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).

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 15, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

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 wom...

Who directed The Serialist?

The Serialist was directed by Nobuaki Izaki.

How long is The Serialist?

The Serialist has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was The Serialist released?

The Serialist was released on June 15, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Serialist?

The main cast of The Serialist includes Shinji Takeda, Takaya Kamikawa, Nana Katase, Aya Hirayama, Rina Koike.