Lesson of the Evil(2012)
“Everyone in class, slaughtered.”
Overview
Seiji Hasumi is a popular English teacher in a private high school. He is also a violent and sociopathic killer who concocts an extreme plan to deal with the rise of bullying and bad behavior among the student body.
Director
Takashi Miike
Studio
TOHO
Revenue
$26M
Cast
Hideaki Ito
as Seiji Hasumi
Fumi Nikaido
as Reika Katagiri
Shota Sometani
as Keisuke Hayami
Kento Hayashi
as Masahiko Maejima
Kodai Asaka
as Yuichiro Nagoshi
Erina Mizuno
as Miya Yasuhara
KENTA
as Masahiro Tadenuma
Takayuki Yamada
as Tetsuro Shibahara
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
as Masanobu Tsurii
Takehiro Hira
as Takeki Kume
Shun Miyazato
as Naoki Isada
Kiyotaka Uji
as Tsubasa Matsui
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.7 / 10
Box Office
$26M
Production Companies
TOHO • Bungeishunju • Nippan Group Holdings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lesson of the Evil?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lesson of the Evil (2012).
What is Lesson of the Evil about?▼
Seiji Hasumi is a popular English teacher in a private high school. He is also a violent and sociopathic killer who concocts an extreme plan to deal with the rise of bullying and bad behavior among the student body.
Who directed Lesson of the Evil?▼
Lesson of the Evil was directed by Takashi Miike and released in 2012. It is a thriller, horror film.
How long is Lesson of the Evil?▼
Lesson of the Evil has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Lesson of the Evil?▼
The cast of Lesson of the Evil includes Hideaki Ito as Seiji Hasumi, Fumi Nikaido as Reika Katagiri, Shota Sometani as Keisuke Hayami, Kento Hayashi as Masahiko Maejima, Kodai Asaka as Yuichiro Nagoshi and more.
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