Wicked City
妖獣都市
A peace treaty between the Earth and the Black World, a parallel universe of demons, is coming to an end. Two cops, Taki, a human male, and Maki, a female demon, are assigned to protect a diplomat who will help secure another treaty. A radical group of demons from the Black World are out to assassinate the diplomat and prevent the treaty; only the bond that forms between the two cops can save the Earth from destruction.
Why it matters
A neon-soaked, demon-hunting buddy cop thriller that fuses ’80s Tokyo grit with supernatural noir vibes.
- Early example of blending urban fantasy with action-packed demon mythology, predating many modern genre mashups.
- Electric chemistry between human and demon cops adds unexpected emotional weight to a pulp setup.
- Practical creature effects and ’80s synth score ground the film in a distinct era of genre filmmaking.
- Feels rushed and underdeveloped, but the intriguing world-building suggests a richer series lurking beneath the surface.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
71
Supernatural
80
Creature
55
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
71
Survival
66
