The Happiness of the Katakuris
7.3/10
jumps
2
gore
4
dread
2
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Miike took a Korean black comedy about a family inn where the guests keep dying and rebuilt it as an Alpine musical, complete with claymation interludes, a karaoke bouncing ball, and a chorus line of zombies. It is deranged and weirdly tender and not frightening for a single second. Best used as a chaser after something bleak.
The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated R |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 113 minutes |
| Jump scares | 1/5 — mild by horror standards — more unsettling than outright scary |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 1/5 — the mood lifts as soon as the credits roll |
| Themes | the undead |
The Happiness of the Katakuris is rated R by the MPA. We score it 1/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 1/5 for lingering dread, over 113 minutes. Fine for younger teens who already like being spooked.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Happiness of the Katakuris?
- On our intensity scale, The Happiness of the Katakuris rates 2/10 for jump scares and 2/10 for dread. It is mild by horror standards — more unsettling than outright scary.
- How gory is The Happiness of the Katakuris?
- The Happiness of the Katakuris rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is The Happiness of the Katakuris?
- The Happiness of the Katakuris runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
- What is The Happiness of the Katakuris rated?
- The Happiness of the Katakuris is rated R by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 2/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 2/10 for dread — the R tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001)?
- The Happiness of the Katakuris is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
