Synopsis
The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo's subway system in 1995. A Sundance premiere.
Scores
Overall Score
18.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.1%
Review Aggregate
65.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 66% of 29 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, tragic, political. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicaltragicpoliticalupliftingscarysuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score66.0
RT critic review count29
Rotten Tomatoes audience scoreN/A
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes172
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2025 | $8,268 | N/A |
| International | 2025 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2025 | $8,268 | N/A |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2025 | $4,134 | N/A |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2025 | $65,000 | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2025 | $87,000 | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2025 | $7,000 | N/A |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2025 | $32,000 | N/A |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2025 | $71,400 | N/A |
| Total Revenues | 2025 | $266,534 | N/A |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2025 | $238,000 (est) | N/A |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2025 | $80,000 (est) | N/A (est) |
| Participations | 2025 | $5,000 | N/A |
| Residuals ? | 2025 | $10,000 | N/A |
| Interest & Overhead | 2025 | $47,600 | N/A |
| Total Expenses | 2025 | $380,600 | N/A |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2025 | $-114,066 | N/A |
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