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Release Year1986
Runtime0h 18m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Science Fiction
Votes21
DirectorShinya Tsukamoto
WritersShinya Tsukamoto
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Phantom of Regular Size
About The Phantom of Regular Size
A short film where Shinya Tsukamoto experimented with effects and ideas, which eventually resulted in the feature film Tetsuo: The Iron Man.
Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, The Phantom of Regular Size leans on a strong ensemble — Tomorowo Taguchi, Kei Fujiwara, Nobu Kanaoka — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1986.
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