Is Angel of Darkness 5 Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (1997)

📖 The Core Premise

Angel of Darkness 5 stands as a 1997 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Horror landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "College life getting you down? Switch to Seika College where the students are getting a whole new lesson in sexual education! Michiru's classes were dull and boring until her classmates, Chie, Saori and Takeru, started taking extra classes at a new night school. Utilizing subliminal messaging, the school helps their students ace their daytime college exams. Unfortunately, the school's professor forgot to mention the process has a few sexual side effects... The next day Saori's in for the sexual education of a lifetime! Classmates begin masturbating, her professor is fondling the other students before her eyes, and Saori is getting so hot she's literally exploding! Then, on the way home, Chie finds her sexual appetite soaring. She'll take any man, or thing, that can relieve her inner burning desires! Can innocent Michiru uncover the truth behind the evil night school and the mysterious deaths of her friends before anyone else dies? Or is she fated to become another victim?"

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Angel of Darkness 5, even the presence of Ayumi Sudo struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Horror. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Angel of Darkness 5 worth your time? If you appreciate Horror films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Angel of Darkness 5 misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 73 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.