Tetsuo: The Iron Man

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:anime
gptkb:franchise
gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shinya_Tsukamoto
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:anime
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:1989
live-action films
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (film)
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:anime
gptkbp:art_style Experimental
black and white
cyberpunk
gptkbp:artistic_influence cyberpunk fashion
gptkbp:audience cult classic status
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Best_Film_at_the_1990_Fantasporto
gptkb:Best_Film_at_the_1990_Fantafestival
international recognition
Best Director at the 1990 Fantafestival
Best Director at the 1990 Fantasia Festival
Best Film at the 1990 Fantasia Festival
Best Special Effects at the 1990 Fantafestival
Best Special Effects at the 1990 Fantasia Festival
gptkbp:based_on Tetsuo: The Iron Man (manga)
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)
gptkbp:box_office Not publicly disclosed
$1 million
gptkbp:budget Not publicly disclosed
$200,000
$185,000
gptkbp:character gptkb:Kaneda
gptkb:The_Girl
gptkb:The_Man
gptkb:The_Mechanic
gptkb:The_Woman
gptkb:The_Doctor
gptkb:Tetsuo
gptkb:The_Metal_Fetishist
gptkb:Yamamoto
gptkb:The_Police
gptkb:The_Gang
The Man in the Suit
gptkbp:character_arc Tetsuo's transformation into a machine
transformation into machine
gptkbp:character_development psychological themes
psychological transformation
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Shinya_Tsukamoto
dark themes
psychological horror
socio-political commentary
practical effects
non-linear narrative
fast-paced editing
low-budget production
surreal imagery
avant-garde elements
experimental filmmaking
gptkbp:color black and white
gptkbp:comic_series graphic novels
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Chu_Ishikawa
gptkbp:country gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Shinya_Tsukamoto
gptkbp:creator gptkb:Katsuhiro_Otomo
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
cult classic
mixed reviews
positive reviews
Cult classic
academic analysis
cult classic status
home media releases
film festival screenings
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
Cult following
cult following
Influenced filmmakers
Inspired video games
influenced filmmakers
Inspired music videos
gptkbp:director gptkb:Shinya_Tsukamoto
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Kino_International
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Nikkatsu_Corporation
gptkb:Kino_International
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Shinya_Tsukamoto
fast-paced
gptkbp:fan_base global
gptkbp:features body horror
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:film_festival
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:Tetsuo_series
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:animated_film
mixed media
experimental
stop motion
slow motion
montage
fast motion
fast cutting
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:1989
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Tetsuo:_The_Bullet_Man
gptkb:Tetsuo_II:_Body_Hammer
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkb:terrorist_attack
gptkb:film
Horror
cyberpunk
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:Best_Film_at_the_1990_Fantafestival
gptkbp:has_cameo gptkb:Shinya_Tsukamoto
gptkb:Kei_Fujiwara
gptkb:Tomorowo_Taguchi
gptkbp:has_crossover gptkb:Akira
gptkb:Serial_Experiments_Lain
gptkb:Perfect_Blue
gptkb:festival
gptkb:Paprika
gptkb:Ghost_in_the_Shell
gptkb:Tokyo_Ghoul
gptkb:Neon_Genesis_Evangelion
gptkb:Psycho-Pass
gptkb:Paranoia_Agent
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:Artist
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:museum
visual artists
other filmmakers
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:award
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:museum
gptkb:item
gptkb:artwork
art books
soundtrack albums
Blu-ray releases
novelizations
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:Tetsuo:_The_Bullet_Man
gptkb:Tetsuo_II:_Body_Hammer
gptkbp:has_setting urban environment
gptkbp:has_song gptkb:Tetsuo:_The_Iron_Man_Soundtrack
gptkb:Chu_Ishikawa
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:Transformation
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:technology
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DJ
gptkb:collection
gptkb:film
1990 VHS
2001 DVD
2010 Blu-ray
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:anime
Anime and manga culture
Cyberpunk genre
manga artists
horror video games
subsequent cyberpunk films
Body horror films
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:soundtrack
science fiction literature
industrial music
Experimental films
Body horror films
Cyberpunk films
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:anime
gptkb:Akira
gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkb:Ridley_Scott
gptkb:Akira_Kurosawa
gptkb:Hiroshi_Teshigahara
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:artwork
gptkb:film
expressionism
surrealism
science fiction literature
post-apocalyptic fiction
body art
Japanese horror films
philosophy of technology
cybernetic theory
Japanese cyberpunk culture
gptkbp:influences Body horror
Japanese cyberpunk culture
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Akira
gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:metropolitan_area
industrial music
David Cronenberg's films
Japanese cyberpunk culture
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (manga)
gptkbp:is_motivated_by fear of losing humanity
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Tetsuo_series
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:theorem
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:language gptkb:Japanese
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Tetsuo_Shima
gptkb:Tetsuo
gptkbp:merchandise gptkb:video_game
gptkb:item
gptkb:artwork
art books
soundtrack albums
gptkbp:narrative_style non-linear
surreal
gptkbp:notable_appearance gptkb:Final_confrontation
Transformation scene
Climactic battle
Opening scene
Climactic ending
Metal fetishism scene
Metal fusion scene
gptkbp:notable_for body horror
gptkbp:number_of_volumes gptkb:musical
gptkbp:original_run 1984-1985
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:1989_Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:2021_Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Kaijyu_Theaters
gptkb:Katsuhito_Ishii
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Young_Magazine
gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1984
gptkbp:related_to Tetsuo: The Iron Man (franchise)
gptkbp:release_format digital
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1989
gptkb:2021
gptkbp:remake Tetsuo: The Iron Man (2021)
gptkbp:runtime 77 minutes
67 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Shinya_Tsukamoto
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Tetsuo_II:_Body_Hammer
gptkbp:setting dystopian future
gptkbp:soundtrack industrial music
gptkbp:style anime style
gptkbp:symbolism technology and humanity
man vs. technology
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Transformation
body horror
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Transformation
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:technology
alienation
Alienation
Technology and humanity
Body horror
gptkbp:visual_effects practical effects
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Shinya_Tsukamoto