LUXEN
Finding your next obsession
← Back to Movies
LUXEN Movie
Parasyte: Part 1
The alien invasion begins.
2014·1h 49m·★ 7.0
Japanese original
Humanity is suffering from a series of mysterious murders across the globe, known as the 'Mincemeat murders'. High school student Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A high-concept, momentum-led choice for a night when you want spectacle, movement, and a world larger than everyday life.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers looking for an energetic genre watch with bigger ideas or heightened stakes.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 49m
Use the runtime as a quick check against how much time you have tonight.
Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the science fiction and horror cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Explore the same territory
Cast
Who's in it
Tap a cast member to discover more of their work.