As the Gods Will
2014 · Movie · R · 117 min · ★ 7.1 · 62% critics
Bored with school life, a high school student prays for something exciting—and his wish is answered in a terrifying way. He and classmates are forced into deadly versions of children’s games, facing frightening creatures tied to a talking doll and other strange figures.
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Details
- Original title
- 神さまの言うとおり
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-11-15
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Critic score
- 62/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (571 votes)
- Box office
- $1,938,654
About
If you want an unpredictable horror ride with shocking games and dark humor, As the Gods Will delivers a wild, vibrant experience—Not for you if gore and violence aren’t your thing or if confusing, puzzle-heavy stories turn you off; it may appeal to fans of Lesson of the Evil or Battle Royale.
Pros: inventive deadly games; dark humor; fast pace | Cons: very gory violence; confusing story; novelty may fade
Themes
- japan
- based on manga
- game
- high school student
- japanese high school
- death game
- teen horror
Awards & recognition
- IFFR audience award · 2015 · nominated
Cast & crew
Sota Fukushi
as Takahata Shun
Ryunosuke Kamiki
as Amaya Takeru
Hirona Yamazaki
as Akimoto Ichika
Mio Yuki
as Takase Shouko
Jingi Irie
as Oku Eiji
Shota Sometani
as Satake
Nao Omori
as Takumi
Nijiro Murakami
as Kikkawa Haruhiko
Dori Sakurada
as Class President
Lily Franky
as Homeless Man
Directed by Takashi Miike